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Oliver McKinstry
Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Labor, Employment, and Investigations
Oliver McKinstry is the Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Labor, Employment, and Investigations at DaVita Kidney Care. In this role, he leads the company's labor and employment law functions, as well as human resources compliance, which includes employee relations and employment investigations. His work is focused on ensuring a supportive environment for DaVita's approximately 60,000 employees, enabling them to provide optimal care to patients.1
McKinstry has a robust background in law, having studied at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He began his career litigating commercial and employment disputes before transitioning into roles related to compliance and ethics at Lockheed Martin. He joined DaVita in 2016, where he has since worked on streamlining HR processes and enhancing workplace culture. His approach combines legal expertise with human resources strategies to improve both employee experience and operational efficiency.12
He emphasizes creating a psychologically safe workplace, drawing from his own past experiences in challenging work environments. McKinstry is committed to maintaining an open-door policy for employees to discuss their concerns, aiming to foster an atmosphere of kindness and support within the organization.1
