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Dan Clark

Dan Clark

Dan covers cyber security, legal operations and intellectual property for Corporate Counsel. Follow him on Twitter @Danclarkalm.

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March 09, 2021 | The Recorder

IonQ Hires Former Uber General Counsel in SF as Top Lawyer

The company's hiring of San Francisco-based Salle Yoo was announced the same day it shared news of a merger agreement with special purpose acquisition company dMY Technology Group Inc. III. If the merger goes through, IonQ will be the first publicly-traded quantum computing company.

By Dan Clark

3 minute read

March 09, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Want to Reduce Legal Spending, Bolster Diversity and Create Strong Succession Plans? 3M Knows How

"A relationship partner came up to me and said, 'I am so glad that you have launched this metric because it has forced us to identify who my successor might be. It's something we should have been doing anyway, but because you asked for it, we were able to identify a successor with a diverse background, and we would not have done so otherwise," said Ivan Fong, general counsel of 3M.

By Dan Clark

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March 09, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Senior In-House Attorney at Goldman Sachs Lands at Jones Day

Peter Petraro is the latest in-house attorney to announce his departure from Goldman Sachs. In the beginning of March, general counsel Karen Seymour announced she would be stepping down at the end of March to return as a partner to Sullivan & Cromwell.

By Dan Clark

3 minute read

March 08, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

IonQ Hires Former Uber General Counsel as Top Lawyer as it Announces Merger to Become Public

Salle Yoo's hiring was announced the same day the company announced it entered into a merger agreement with special purpose acquisition company dMY Technology Group Inc. III. If the merger goes through, IonQ will be the first publicly-traded quantum computing company.

By Dan Clark

3 minute read

March 05, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

HanesBrands Brings in Neiman Marcus Attorney to Oversee Legal Department

Tracy Preston currently serves as the chief legal officer and chief compliance officer of The Neiman Marcus Group. She has also worked at Levi Strauss & Co. as chief counsel and chief compliance officer.

By Dan Clark

3 minute read

March 04, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

As Cyber Risks Evolve, Cyber Insurance Becomes Harder to Get

"The underwriting on these policies is very sophisticated, and has grown a lot more sophisticated as risk has increased," said Stephen Liverpool, general counsel of Raymond James Bank in St. Petersburg, Florida.

By Dan Clark

3 minute read

March 03, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Goldman Sachs Ex-GC Karen Seymour Lands At Sullivan & Cromwell

It is reported that Karen Seymour is going to be replaced by Kathryn Ruemmler, who serves as Goldman Sachs' head of global and regulatory affairs. Ruemmler joined Goldman Sachs in April 2020.

By Dan Clark

4 minute read

March 02, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

How Can Legal Departments Combat Cyber Crime?

Tiana Demas, a partner at Cooley in Washington, D.C., and former associate general counsel at Facebook, said there is a fear among smaller companies that opening up to government agencies before a cyber incident can lead to government investigations. However, having conversations with regulatory agencies and law enforcement can give in-house counsel insight on what threats to be on the lookout for.

By Dan Clark

3 minute read

March 01, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Fifth Circuit: Attorney-Client Relationship With In-House Counsel Isn't a Given

Michelle Reed, a partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, said this case should serve as a reminder for in-house counsel to clarify to all litigants whom in-house attorneys represent.

By Dan Clark

3 minute read

February 26, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Privacy Attorney Offers Guide for New In-House Attorneys

David Sclar said one of the best pieces of advice in his book is to answer every question with an "implied because." He said answering the question "why" proactively will help in-house attorneys build relationships with employees outside of the legal department.

By Dan Clark

4 minute read