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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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February 14, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

NLRB Legal Chief Takes on Legality of Common Employer Anti-Unionization Tactic

Challenging decades of precedent, the National Labor Relations Board's Jennifer Abruzzo asserts employers are breaking the law when they tell workers that unionization wipes out their right to deal directly with management.

By Hugo Guzman

4 minute read

February 10, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Tesla Has Hired a New General Counsel. How Long Will This One Last?

Brandon Ehrhart, who most recently was general counsel of Dish Network, is the electric car maker's sixth legal chief since late 2019.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

February 09, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Chicken Salad Chick Taps GE Veteran as First Legal Chief

Because of the chain's rapid growth, "we saw the need to add a high-level general counsel to our executive team," CEO Scott Deviney said.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

February 09, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Major US Retirement Plan Provider Looks In-House for New CLO

Kelly Noble, a 25-year veteran of Empower, is taking the legal reins from another longtime employee.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

February 09, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

'Heavily Publicized and Scrutinized': Tech Leaders' Concerns Over Reputational Risks Soar

"This reputational risk can lead to loss of customers as they seek products from other companies, drops in revenue, new or more stringent regulations, and an adjustment in growth trajectory," said Tom Quigley. a Marsh practice leader and author of a new risk study.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

February 08, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Former Twitter Privacy Chief Lands at Viral App BeReal

"I'm excited for 2023 and to be a part of a team that's trying to do something different that—importantly—puts users first," said Damien Kieran, BeReal's general counsel.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

February 07, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

High-Profile Exxon Mobil Attorney Departs Despite Company's Looming GC Opening

The general counsel post is set to open up when the current legal chief turns 65 in February 2024, triggering the company's unusual mandatory retirement policy.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

February 06, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Atlantic Coast Conference Finally Hiring Its Own Legal Chief, Joining Its Rivals

"Now is the time to hire a full-time executive staff member to provide comprehensive oversight of legal affairs and risk management for the conference," Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner Jim Phillips said.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

February 06, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Guitar-Maker's GC Riffs on Diversity, the Importance of Business Acumen

"When I became general counsel at Fender, for the first time in my life I had a position that would serve as a vehicle for effectuating change not only in my department but the broader legal industry," Aarash Darroodi says.

By Hugo Guzman

6 minute read

February 06, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

How Recruiters Can Help—and Hinder—Legal Department Diversity

"We need to go beyond work experience, schooling and degrees. Recruiters need to open up their aperture to life experience," said Aarash Darroodi, general counsel of guitar-maker Fender.

By Hugo Guzman

4 minute read