Kristen Sagaert

Kristen Sagaert

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director, Girls Hockey at USA Hockey

  • Education

    • Shattuck-St. Mary's School

      2002 - 2004
      High School Diploma
    • Connecticut College

      2004 - 2008
      B.A. magna cum laude Honors and Distinction in International Relations & Distinction in Sociology-based Human Relations

      Activities and Societies: Career Enhancing Life Skills: Senior Fellow (Fall 2006 – Spring 2008) Honors Thesis: Immigration Policy and the Development of International Islamic Terrorism in Europe Women's Varsity Ice Hockey• Team captain 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 season• NESCAC 2007 & 2008 Winter All-Academic Team• NESCAC 2008 Winter All-Sportsmanship Team; • American Women’s Hockey Coaches Association National Scholar-Athlete 2006-07 &2007-08

    • University of Colorado School of Law

      2008 - 2011
      J.D.

      Activities and Societies: President-Sports and Entertainment Law Students Association, Treasurer-Construction and Real Estate Law Association, Law School Senator-University of Colorado Student Government, Law School Liason-Graduate Sustainable Development Association

  • Experience

    • Leonard, Spencer, O'Brien Gale & Sayre

      Jun 2007 - Aug 2007
      Intern

      Shadowed attorneys in a variety of practice areas; Prepared for real estate closings, observed bankruptcy proceedings, and reviewed home mortgages and commercial loan documents

    • Presbyterian Homes and Services

      May 2008 - Aug 2008
      Assistant to Corporate Attorney and Project Developer

      : Support Corporate Attorney on a variety of cases and projects, including revision of Articles of Incorporation and filing of charitable organization documents; Created fliers, pamphlets, and brochures using Microsoft Publisher; Assisted in the development of new marketing ideas

    • University of Colorado Women's Ice Hockey

      Aug 2008 - Mar 2025
      Head Coach

      Compete in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) in Women's Division 1; Founder of the Western Women's Collegiate Hockey League (WWCHL); Member of the ACHA Competition Committee in 2009, 2010, 2014; Attend National American Hockey Coaches Association Annual Meeting in Naples, FL; Selected by USA Hockey as Assistant Coach to the U.S. Women's National University Team for the World University Games in Trentino, Italy in December 2011.

    • Colorado Ice Hockey Referee Association

      Aug 2008 - Mar 2025
      Referee

      USA Hockey Certified Level 4 Official; Referee youth, high school. and men’s/women’s league games around the Denver-metro area; Attended USA Hockey Women’s Officiating Program Regional Camp in July 2012; Coordinated 2012 & 2014 Colorado Ice Hockey Referee Hall of Fame Banquet; Chair of Girls/Women’s Membership Committee

    • University of Colorado

      May 2009 - May 2011
      Research Assistant

      Completed a comprehensive research project detailing housing and land use in Colorado, including growth management policies, annexation laws, and affordable housing programs; Provided research and citations for a variety of articles discussing property and housing law theory

    • Civil Practice Clinic

      Aug 2009 - May 2010
      Student Attorney

      Student Attorney: Intensive clinic focusing on family law disputes; Handled three family law cases from start to finish: conducted client interviews, filed initial pleadings, appeared at court-ordered status conferences, participated in mediations, negotiated with opposing counsel to divide property equitably, and appeared for final orders hearings

    • Professional Bull Riders, Inc

      Jun 2010 - Dec 2010
      Legal Intern

      Worked with the general counsel to help company meet business objectives; Drafted sponsorship agreements, licensing agreements, production service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, advisory letters, and cease and desist letters for copyright and trademark infringement; Researched major sports entities’ codes of conduct, disciplinary procedures, appeals processes, and drug testing policies and presented information and suggestions on company policies to general counsel; Knowledgeable on privacy policies, kids’ clubs, independent contractor law, and employment issues; Collaborated with marketing department on issues related to social media, sweepstakes, and contests Show less

    • KO Sports, Inc

      Jan 2011 - Jul 2011
      Legal Intern

      Worked closely with two certified NHL agents; Researched and prepared salary arbitration briefs; Drafted contract negotiation memorandums; Observed salary and endorsement negotiations

    • The Bagley Law Firm

      Dec 2011 - Dec 2014
      Senior Associate Counsel

      Draft and review commercial contracts and business law; experience in sports and entertainment law, real estate and property law, estate planning and probate, as well as many other areas that serve the various legal needs of the communities located throughout northern Colorado; Extensive experience in the area of family law and domestic relations, providing legal services to people seeking divorces, modifications of current parenting plans, modifications of child support, child custody, contempt of court, and other relevant domestic law matters. Show less

    • USA Hockey National University Team

      Dec 2013 - Dec 2013
      Assistant Coach
    • USA Hockey

      Dec 2014 - now
      • Director, Girls Hockey & Player Development Manager for Alaska and Northern Plains

        Sept 2024 - now
      • Manager, Girls' Player Development

        Dec 2014 - now
    • USA Hockey - U.S. National University Team

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
      Head Coach
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Admission to United States District Court

      United States District Court - District of Colorado
      May 2013
    • Admission to Colorado Bar

      Colorado Supreme Court
      Oct 2011
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kristen Sagaert
      Events & Development Editor Colorado Journal of International Environmental Law and Policy Coordinated 2010 Energy Justice Symposium; Created conference program focused on developing and financing appropriate sustainable energy technologies
    • Awarded to Kristen Sagaert
      Rothgerber, Johnson, & Lyons Teaching Fellow - Property Spring 2011 University of Colorado Law School