Cassie Stratford
Cassie Stratford is a respected legal executive in the gaming industry, known for her work at Boyd Gaming and her leadership role at Global Gaming Women. Her career reflects a strong commitment to legal excellence, diversity, and mentorship within one of the most dynamic sectors in the U.S. economy.
Bio
Cassie Stratford at Boyd Gaming
Cassie Stratford currently holds the position of Senior Vice President of Legal Operations and Compliance at Boyd Gaming, one of the largest and most established gaming companies in the United States. Since joining the company in 2012, she has helped guide its legal strategy through a fast-evolving regulatory landscape. Her responsibilities include oversight of licensing, data privacy, marketing compliance, litigation management, and support for business operations and acquisitions.
With a solid background in both private legal practice and corporate law, Cassie Stratford has become a key advisor in all legal matters affecting Boyd Gaming. She began her legal career at the firm Snell & Wilmer before moving in-house, bringing with her a strong foundation in litigation and transactional work. A graduate of Georgetown University and the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV, she has also contributed to legal education as an adjunct instructor in legal writing.
Her role at Boyd Gaming reflects not only legal expertise but also a clear understanding of the operational and strategic demands of a modern gaming business. She works across departments to ensure regulatory compliance while enabling innovation in areas like marketing, player protection, and digital operations.
Advocacy for Diversity
In addition to her role at Boyd Gaming, Cassie Stratford serves as President of Global Gaming Women, a nonprofit organization supporting the advancement of women in the gaming sector. Under her leadership, GGW has expanded its programming in mentorship, education, and leadership development.
Stratford has consistently used her platform to advocate for workplace equity, greater female representation in leadership roles, and more inclusive hiring practices. Her work at GGW reflects a long-term vision for systemic change in an industry that continues to evolve.
As both a legal leader and an industry advocate, Cassie Stratford continues to influence the future of gaming in the United States, combining deep legal knowledge with a passion for positive change.