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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 08, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

7-Eleven Attorney Lands as GC at Atlantic Aviation

Dawud Crooms won plaudits for helping to execute the convenience store chain's $21 billion purchase of Speedway last year.

By Hugo Guzman

1 minute read

April 08, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

DC Lawyer Pins Down New Gig as WWE General Counsel

Elisebeth Collins is joining the wrestling powerhouse, whose programming reaches 1 billion people, after posts at Caterpillar, Boeing and the federal government.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

April 07, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Is There a Fraudster in Your Company? Here Are Signs to Look Out For

"People are showing you clues of what they're doing. [But] humans are really bad at ascribing bad intentions to people they like. We want people to make that connection more quickly," said John Warren, general counsel of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

April 04, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Over $4.7 Trillion Lost Annually to Fraud by Employees, Report Warns

"Occupational fraud is likely the costliest and most common form of financial crime in the world. This is bigger than health care fraud, tax evasion, money laundering and identity theft," said John Warren, a co-author of the report.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

April 01, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

As Pandemic Ebbs, New Models for Legal Networking Emerge

"Companies, bar associations and governmental entities are grappling with the more difficult question of what they 'should' do, instead of what they 'can' do," said Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz, managing counsel at Toyota Motor North America.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

April 01, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Study Finds Supply Chain Knowledge Gaps Hamper ESG Progress

"ESG reporting has a data problem," said Donna Wilczek, senior vice president of the business spending software company Coupa, which conducted the survey.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

April 01, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

'Queen of Mean' Charitable Foundation Taps Nonprofit Veteran as Legal Chief

Jaqueline Bausch will be the general counsel for the Helmsley Charitable Trust, which since the death of founder Leona Helmsley has given out more than $3 billion.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

March 31, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Board Members Want Strategic Advice From General Counsel, Survey Finds

"The GC these days needs to be much more than a lawyer. They need to function as the backbone of the organization," one respondent said.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

March 30, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Big Ten Conference Names University of Oklahoma GC as Legal Leader

Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren praised Anil Gollahalli for "his immense experience in higher education, strategic approaches to collegiate athletics and entrepreneurial spirit."

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

March 29, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Hybrid Work Tests In-House Attorneys' Relationship-Building Skills

"For in-house counsel to be effective, they need to be aligned and connected with their corporate clients. Everyone being in the office is an important avenue to foster that collaboration," said legal department consultant Jason Winmill.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read