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.
August 16, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Former Facebook General Counsel Joins Latham and Watkins"Colin [Stretch] brings a valued insider's perspective of one of the world's greatest company evolution success stories, " said John Chory, a Latham and Watkins partner.
By Hugo Guzman
2 minute read
August 12, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
'Cyber-Hygiene' Can Help Companies Stay Ahead of Cybercriminals"It's horrifying when we go into a really sophisticated institution, and there's not even a response plan," said Annemarie Giblin, a partner at Hinshaw and Culbertson. "You can't do that anymore."
By Hugo Guzman
2 minute read
August 10, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Health Care Real Estate Company Names New GC Ahead of Possible IPOAmerican Healthcare REIT, which swelled to more than 300 properties last year via a three-way merger, has handed the legal reins to a law firm partner with extensive in-house experience.
By Hugo Guzman
2 minute read
August 10, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Am Law 100 Attorney Joins CopperPoint Insurance as GC"Kevin [Kinross] has been a trusted partner to me throughout the years and has advised us on a variety of corporate matters," CEO Marc Schmittlein said. "He will be a tremendous asset to the CopperPoint family."
By Hugo Guzman
1 minute read
August 08, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Sabre Taps Former Hulu GC for Top Legal RoleChadwick Ho is taking the legal reins at a company whose software plays a pivotal role in buying tickets from airlines and other travel providers.
By Hugo Guzman
2 minute read
August 05, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
As Hourly Fees Become 'Painful,' Focus Grows on Alternative Fee Arrangements"Companies are getting a lot more cost-conscious, and really paying attention to the bottom line," consultant Ken Callander said. "As we move forward, you're gonna see that more."
By Hugo Guzman
4 minute read
August 04, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Amid Corporate Layoffs, Concerns Grow Over In-House Legal JobsAfter news of Robinhood and Geico layoffs, pressure is building on the careers of in-house lawyers, and these attorneys should brace themselves for impact, according to some legal industry observers.
By Hugo Guzman
3 minute read
July 27, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Fresh Off Cash Infusion, Maker of Electric Vehicle Chargers Brings Aboard Legal HeavyweightAlex Fishkin is taking the legal reins at FreeWire Technologies as the maker of ultrafast chargers for electric vehicles accelerates growth.
By Hugo Guzman
2 minute read
July 25, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Intel Legal Ops Director Leaves For New Role at TwilioAndy Krebs said on LinkedIn that he worked with great colleagues and friends at Intel but decided to "close this chapter to start a new adventure."
By Hugo Guzman
1 minute read
July 25, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
'Be Proud of It': Lawyers Relaunching Careers Can Do So From Position of Strength"To make a re-entry work, you really have to embrace your full self, and, candidly, find a workplace that is going to embrace your full self," said Melissa Seiler, assistant general counsel of Core Space.
By Hugo Guzman
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