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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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May 27, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Data Unicorn Taps Goodwin's Markus Bauman to Lead Legal Team

Bauman said on LinkedIn that he's "looking forward to making a dent in the universe, making the boat go faster and making data useful for our customers."

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

May 26, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

How Your Company Can Avoid a Web Accessibility Lawsuit

"Digital accessibility is a massive problem, with so much commerce and activity going on online," civil rights litigator Tim Elder.

By Hugo Guzman

4 minute read

May 25, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Advertising Giant Hires Conduent Assistant GC to Be Data Privacy Chief

"Customers today demand greater insight and control over how their data is being used, making it increasingly important to our clients as they navigate the complexity of data privacy laws and regulations," Omnicom Group Chairman John Wren said.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

May 21, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

'There Will Be Blood': Musk Says Tesla Hiring Litigators Who Are 'Hardcore Streetfighters'

"He's in a situation where either he's going to be a defendant, or he himself might be a plaintiff, bringing libel cases against the person who is accusing him of this conduct," UCLA law professor James Park said.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

May 20, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

What GCs Exploring NFT, Web3 Opportunities Need to Know

"Businesses that fail to evolve will cease to be competitive," said Louis Lehot, a partner with Foley & Lardner.

By Hugo Guzman

5 minute read

May 19, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

As Companies Process More and More Data, They Must Think Like a Tech Company

"We're potentially not maximizing the utility of our data. We have to continue on this journey of digital transformation," Interstate Batteries general counsel Kelvin Sellers said.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

May 19, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

161 General Counsel Sign Letter Backing Biden's Legal Aid Budget

"The pandemic has only exacerbated the level of unmet legal need experienced by low-income Americans," said April Frazier, president of the National Legal Aid and Defender Association.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

May 16, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Musk Takes New Shot at Twitter Legal Department, Says It Accused Him of Violating NDA

"The only thing consistent about [Musk] is the sense that he's always going to surprise you," retired University of Delaware professor and corporate governance expert Charles Elson said.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

May 16, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Mindfulness Becomes a Growing Priority Among Legal Professionals

"Mindfulness doesn't care about class, education, status, wealth," said Don Swanson, an e-discovery and privacy consultant with Five Star Legal and Compliance Systems. "When you walk into mindfulness, none of that matters. It's just brain yoga."

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

May 12, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Brand-Building 101: How In-House Counsel Can 'Authentically Be Seen'

"If you focus on the audience and the people who are reading your content, and you provide them value ... your personal brand grows faster and stronger," said Alex Su, a TikTok star who serves as Ironclad's head of community development.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read