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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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January 19, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

'You've Got to Move Quickly': Companies Seeking Leniency for Self-Reporting Crimes Can't Lollygag

Assistant Attorney General Kenneth Polite Jr. said the new Department of Justice policy "is sending an undeniable message: Come forward, cooperate and remediate."

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

January 18, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Globetrotting Attorney Takes Legal Reins at Fitch Group

London-based Bruce Legorburu is the new general counsel of Fitch Group, best known for its credit-rating division. He most recently was chief compliance officer of that division.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

January 17, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Legal Tech Star Relativity Hires CLO Fresh Off Multibillion-Dollar Deals

Newly hired legal chief Adam Weiss was most recently chief administrative officer and general counsel at software company Cornerstone OnDemand, which went private in 2021 in a $5.2 billion deal.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

January 17, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Violent-Crime Prosecutor Sees In-House Move as Natural Progression

"I think learning and being uncomfortable as you lean into a new position is good because it leads to growth," said Jeanine Linehan, general counsel of Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa.

By Hugo Guzman

4 minute read

January 13, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

CLO of Fintech Star Block Tenders Resignation

Sivan Whiteley is departing from Block after a decade with the company, a span when it went public and saw its valuation soar.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

January 13, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

CVS Doubles Down on Health Care With GC Hire

"I have long admired CVS Health for its innovation and leadership in advancing the consumer health care experience," said Sam Khichi, the company's newly appointed legal chief.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

January 13, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Former Boeing Attorney Lands in Tyson's General Counsel Seat

CEO Donnie King says Adam Deckinger "has helped the company navigate through some of the most significant issues and risks we've faced in recent years."

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

January 11, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

John Deere General Counsel Saw Pay Slip in Latest Fiscal Year

Mary Jones, who's been with the company a quarter-century and has been legal chief since 2019, remains the fourth-highest-paid executive at the heavy-duty-equipment manufacturer.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

January 10, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

'Moderate Success': DEI Survey Finds GCs See Lots of Room for Improvement

"DEI has been a stated goal, but the organization has not had the resources to devote to it in a sustained manner," one survey respondent said.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

January 06, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Departure of Kohl's General Counsel Continues Executive Exodus

Jason Kelroy started at the bottom of the retailer's legal department in 2004 and worked himself up to the GC role in 2015. Through much of his tenure, the company thrived. But the last year was bumpy.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read