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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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April 27, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Former Capital One Attorney Promoted to GC at Best Egg

Jean Traub led a 25-lawyer team at Capital One before joining the online lender six years ago.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

April 26, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Milbank Attorney Jerome McCluskey Goes In-House for Charlesbank

Jerome McCluskey succeeds Stephanie Paré Sullivan, who will stay on at the firm as chief operating officer and chief compliance officer.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

April 22, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

As It Mulls Going Public, E-Book Titan Scribd Hires First Chief Legal Officer

"I believe that my past experience managing the complexity of mergers and acquisitions, as well as my work with global technology companies, will help Scribd grow in the healthiest, most robust way possible," Chief Legal Officer Laura Malinasky said.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

April 21, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

CEOs Say GCs Are Key Players in Promoting 'Purpose'

"Trust with your customers, your staff, your suppliers and your bankers is key. Unless they trust you, nothing can happen," said Bestway CEO Lord Zameer Choudrey.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

April 19, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Rise of ESG Spurring 'Overhaul of the Rules of Global Capitalism,' Report Asserts

"General counsel are always expected to be fleet of foot, but increasingly need the guile to manage a more diverse range of stakeholders, to balance these pressures with traditional business imperatives," Lex Mundi CEO Helena Samaha said.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

April 15, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Legal Departments Face Increasing Technology Risks, From AI to Computer Code

Even as general counsel are increasingly getting involved in tech adoption, new technology carries some risks.

By Hugo Guzman

4 minute read

April 14, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

USAA Names Former Insurance Regulator to GC Role

Julie McPeak helped lead insurance regulatory agencies in Kentucky and Tennessee.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

April 12, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Cargill Compliance Chief to Lead Fresh Del Monte Legal Team

After helping Cargill weather the COVID-19 crisis, food-industry veteran Effie Silva is taking the legal reins of one the world's best-known produce brands.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

April 11, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

NIL Collectives Poised to Reshape College Sports Recruiting

"I suspect at some point either there's going to be an NCAA regulation, increased state law regulations or federal legislation that says, 'Whoa, we've got to put some guardrails up because this is actually getting out of hand,'" Baker & Hostetler partner Ron Gaither said.

By Hugo Guzman

4 minute read

April 08, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

NLRB GC Aims to Ban Mandatory Meetings Where Employers Argue Against Unions

Eliminating "captive audience" meetings would wipe out precedent in place for more than 70 years.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read