As a paralegal for McAfee & Taft’s global Aviation Group, Kristy Stinson works with attorneys whose practices are dedicated to the representation of clients involved in the buying, selling, leasing, financing, and operation of aircraft. In her role, she is responsible for ensuring that client interests in aircraft, engines and helicopters are registered and in compliance with the Cape Town Convention on Mobile Interests in Mobile Equipment and the Aircraft Protocol. Kristy is additionally responsible for assisting clients with establishing and maintaining accounts on the International Registry, reviewing documents for compliance with the Cape Town Treaty, establishing closing rooms, requesting and consenting to professional user authority, registering all forms of interest on the International Registry, and obtaining priority search certificates.
Prior to joining McAfee & Taft in 2015, Kristy worked for the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office in a number of administrative roles, including as the administrative assistant to the sheriff, for 17 years.