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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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October 15, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

California GC Compensation Roars Back Following COVID-Fueled Pay Cuts

Veteran recruiter John Gilmore said this year's tech-stock plunge has dragged down the value of equity grants that are a key part of tech firm compensation. Even so, he said, "these are prestigious opportunities for lawyers to play."

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

October 14, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

How GCs Can Lead While Careening Through Crises

"Unless you, as the leader, are comfortable saying, 'I tried this thing and it didn't work, but here's what I learned,' others aren't going to be comfortable either," said Dev Stahlkopf, chief legal officer of Cisco.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

October 14, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Chicago's CME Group Hires Ex-Regulator Jonathan Marcus as GC

"Jonathan brings nearly 30 years of experience in regulatory enforcement, compliance and litigation across both government and private practice, and we are very pleased to add him to our management team," CEO Terry Duffy said.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

October 13, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Legal Departments Report Swelling Workloads—but Without Budget Increases

A new study found legal teams are trying to relieve the pressure by implementing time-saving technology tools, but 47% said adoption is either too slow or nonexistent.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

October 12, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Attorney With Deep Regulatory Background Lands CLO Post at Fiber-Optic Company

"Lumos has both deep community roots and a sure-fire growth plan—a dynamite combination that allows it to punch above its weight in the industry," said A.J. Brown, the company's newly appointed legal chief.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

October 12, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Solar Energy Company Taps HP, Sun Microsystems Veteran as Legal Chief

SunPower has handed its legal reins to Eileen Evans, who's been a fixture of the Silicon Valley legal community for more than two decades.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

October 11, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Female GCs Say Too Many Women Run Legal Departments Without Getting the Title

"One of the things that we as women in particular are told is, 'You don't have executive presence,' or, 'You're not prepared to be an executive,'" said Beatryx Epps Washington, general counsel of O.C. Tanner.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

October 11, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Google Compliance Exec Jumps to Investment Management Giant State Street

Yvette Hollingsworth Clark is taking the compliance reins at an institutional investment company with 39,000 employees and $4.1 trillion in assets under management.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

October 11, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Study Finds Attorneys' Work-Life Balance Out of Kilter, With 42% Working on Weekends

The study found that the irregular hours aren't limited to up-and-coming attorneys. Even among attorneys 55 and older, 82% work irregular hours.

By Hugo Guzman | Greg Andrews

2 minute read

October 10, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

High-Profile Bay Area Attorney Steps Down as Legal Chief of NFT Pioneer

In leaving Dapper Labs, Scott Shipman acknowledged "we are in a crypto winter" but said he remains bullish about continuing technological breakthroughs.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read