10 Hyatt legal leaders
Margaret Egan, SVP and Associate General Counsel at Hyatt, is one of ten Hyatt legal leaders listed here, alongside people who hold vice president, assistant general counsel and legal director roles at the company. A reader can learn how legal leaders work at Hyatt from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
Bill Boyd
LinkedInExperience: Director, Senior Tax Counsel · Hyatt
Bill Boyd has been Director, Senior Tax Counsel at Hyatt in Chicago since September 2021, and the profile headline places the role in U.S. Transactions. Bill Boyd was Tax Attorney - Innovation & Engineering Business Units (2021) and Tax Counsel - Corporate & International (2018–2021) at bp, and International Strategy & Tax Attorney at CDW (2013–2015).
Brian Ho 何瑞霖
LinkedInExperience: Legal Services Director · Hyatt
Brian Ho has been Legal Services Director at Hyatt in Singapore since May 2024, and the profile describes the role as with Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H). Brian Ho was Senior Legal Counsel (2023–2024) and Legal Counsel (2022–2023) at H World Group Limited, and a Legal Associate at Harry Elias Partnership LLP (2020–2022).
Jialing CHEN
LinkedInExperience: Legal Director · Hyatt
Jialing CHEN has been Legal Director at Hyatt in Shanghai since December 2021. Jialing CHEN was a Senior Legal Counsel (2021) and Legal Counsel (2018–2021) at H World Group Limited, held a 律师助理 (lawyer assistant) role at 融孚律师事务所 (2015–2017) and was an intern at Clyde & Co (2015).
Jordan (Bleibtrey) Barany
LinkedInExperience: Legal: Director - Privacy & Information Governance · Hyatt
Jordan Barany has been Legal: Director - Privacy & Information Governance at Hyatt in Chicago since March 2024. Jordan Barany was Legal: Senior Manager - Operations, Data Privacy, & Information Governance (2019–2024) and Internal Audit: Senior Manager - IT Audit (2011–2019) at Hyatt, and an IT Advisory Associate at KPMG US (2009–2011).
Kate Elsner
LinkedInExperience: AVP, Legal - Litigation · Hyatt
Kate Elsner has been AVP, Legal - Litigation at Hyatt in the Chicago area since March 2026, and the profile also lists a Senior Counsel, Litigation role at Hyatt from March 2022. Kate Elsner was Corporate Counsel, Litigation at Hyatt (2020–2022), and a Litigation Associate at Latham & Watkins (2016–2019) and at Winston & Strawn LLP (2013–2015).
Kathryn Bond
LinkedInExperience: Regional Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Legal - EAME · Hyatt
Kathryn Bond has been Regional Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Legal - EAME at Hyatt in Zurich since March 2026. Kathryn Bond was Senior Legal Counsel (2021–2026) and Corporate Counsel (2019–2021) at Hyatt, and a Senior Associate (2018–2019) and Associate (2012–2018) at Reed Smith LLP.
Kevin Moran
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel · Hyatt
Kevin Moran has been Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Hyatt in the Chicago area since March 2025, and the profile lists franchise law and general business matters as areas of focus. Kevin Moran was Vice President and Assistant General Counsel - Franchising (2020–2025) and Franchise Counsel - Americas (2018–2020) at Hyatt, and a Principal at Gray Plant Mooty (2008–2018).
Margaret Egan
LinkedInExperience: SVP and Associate General Counsel · Hyatt
Margaret Egan has been SVP and Associate General Counsel at Hyatt in the Chicago area since March 2013, and the profile headline reads EVP & General Counsel at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. Margaret Egan was VP, Associate General Counsel (2007–2013), Assistant Vice President (2005–2007), Senior Counsel (2005–2007) and Corporate Counsel (2003–2005) at Hyatt.
Rob D.
LinkedInExperience: Vice President & Assistant General Counsel · Hyatt
Rob D. has been Vice President & Assistant General Counsel at Hyatt in the Chicago area since March 2024. Rob D. was Senior Counsel (2020–2024) and Corporate Counsel (2018–2020) at Hyatt, and a Shareholder (2017–2018) and Associate (2014–2017) at Polsinelli.
Robert Dolehide
LinkedInExperience: Vice President & Assistant General Counsel (Latin America & Caribbean) · Hyatt
Robert Dolehide has been Vice President & Assistant General Counsel (Latin America & Caribbean) at Hyatt in Chicago since March 2025, and the profile describes a focus on hotel deals in Latin America and the Caribbean. Robert Dolehide was Senior Counsel - Transactions (2020–2025) and Corporate Counsel - Transactions (2019–2020) for Latin America & Caribbean at Hyatt, and a Corporate & Securities Attorney at Baker McKenzie (2015–2019).
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Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How did you organize legal support for the hotel deals or regions you covered?
- 02What did you learn about negotiating management and franchise agreements with hotel owners?
- 03What would you do differently if you were setting up your legal team again?
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