Halley F. Huntley

Halley Huntley is an associate in Stoel Rives’ Corporate group. She enjoys working on transactions that help clients reach their business goals and, among other things, has counseled clients on various corporate governance matters, contract provisions and negotiation strategies.

Before joining Stoel Rives, Halley was corporate counsel, associate corporate counsel, and a law clerk with a multi-entity data analytics organization where she developed a particular appreciation for negotiating mutually beneficial agreements that reflect business objectives. Her keen familiarity with the situations in-house legal departments and company executives face informs her solutions-oriented approach to serving clients today.

In addition to serving Firm clients Halley contributes to several Firm initiatives, including inclusion and pro bono work, and participates on two Firm committees. She also serves as the Governance Chair for the Council for IWU Women, an alumni affinity group of her undergraduate university.

Education

University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., 2021; Senior/Associate Editor, University of St. Thomas Law Journal

Illinois Wesleyan University, B.A., Business Administration, Management Concentration, minors: Political Science, Theatre Dance Minors, magna cum laude

Admissions

Minnesota

• Represented service providers in negotiation and drafting of complex customer agreements.
• Advised clients on corporate governance matters, considering ownership structures and best practices.
• Represented buyer-side clients in mergers and acquisitions diligence.
• Represented clients in post-close integration efforts, including entity name changes, entity conversions, and implementing strategic customer contracting initiatives.
• Counseled clients on negotiation tactics pertaining to services agreements with customers and vendors with a focus on adhering to corporate policies and practices.

Client Successes

• Dean’s Award Recipient in Legal Writing I and Negotiations

Professional

• University of St. Thomas School of Law, Nonprofit Organizations Clinic, former Student Attorney

Civic

• LegalCORPS Brief Advice Clinic Volunteer
• Minnesota Justice Foundation, former Street Law Student Teacher