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Hugo Guzman

Hugo Guzman

Hugo Guzman is a reporter on ALM's in-house desk based in California, covering legal departments at disruptive technology companies, as well as labor and employment issues involving the NLRB, EEOC and other regulators. Connect with him at [email protected] today.

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March 09, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Animal-Free Egg Company Hires Legal Chief With Star-Studded Resume

Eight-year-old Every Co. has tapped Nair Flores as senior vice president and head of legal, a move that helps position the company for global expansion.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

March 08, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Five Big ChatGPT Risks You May Not Have Considered

"Generative AI works best when you incorporate it into your process, but you don't rely on it too heavily," said Brandi Pack, an artificial intelligence consultant with UpLevelOps.

By Hugo Guzman

6 minute read

March 07, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Remote Work Leading to Big Data-Loss Problems

Employers' willingness to allow workers to use their own devices for work has opened up a huge new pathway for cyber criminals to gain access to sensitive data.

By Hugo Guzman

4 minute read

March 03, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Buying Legal Council Taps New Leadership as Founder Steps Back

The company's educational program is effectively a "mini law school" for business professionals, complete with best practices seminars, boot camps on pricing techniques, and even a certification in legal procurement fundamentals.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

March 02, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

After Mass Layoffs Snared CLO, Snyk Quietly Rebuilding Legal Team

"Sometimes, people can make very dramatic decisions very quickly, in response to what's going on within a company, only to find out those conditions weren't as bad as they had feared, and that the resulting risks aren't worth it," said Melba Hughes, a partner at Major, Lindsey and Africa.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

March 01, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Semiconductor Pioneer Adds Legal Chief With Deep Deal-Making Experience

Adam Dolinkso is taking the legal reins of SiFive as speculation grows the company will launch an IPO.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

February 22, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

More Companies Ditching Piecemeal Approach to Managing Mushrooming Third-Party Risks

"Modern organizations are using more third parties than ever before, and they're taking on more risk than ever before in this ecosystem," Gartner's Chris Matlock said.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

February 18, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Derailment Gives Norfolk Southern's New Legal Chief Challenge of a Lifetime

"You get through these things by leading with your values, by being very transparent and going above and beyond what others have done before, in order to regain trust for your company," former Airbnb general counsel Rob Chesnut said.

By Hugo Guzman | Greg Andrews

6 minute read

February 17, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

GCs Want to Be the Corporate Conscience but Say They Need Lots of Help

"I don't want a world where the legal team or general counsel is the only conscience-bearer in the company," said Kirupa Pushparaj, general counsel of Step.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

February 16, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Embattled Lycra Co. Hires Ex-Legal Chief of Menswear Giant

Cathy Spicer is joining the maker of spandex apparel as high debt and legal disputes stretch the business.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read