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.
February 08, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
United Way Worldwide Hires New GC as Part of Executive OverhaulUnited Way Worldwide is seeking to recover from accusations that it mishandled allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination.
By Hugo Guzman
3 minute read
February 04, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Out-of-this-World Telecom Operator Names Chief Legal OfficerThe satellite phone operator Iridium tapped a longtime member of its legal department to succeed Tom Dickey as legal chief.
By Hugo Guzman
2 minute read
February 03, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Lawyer With Deep Health Care Experience Takes Legal Reins at Telemedicine Startup"Digital health care has always been a personal passion of mine, and I look forward to bringing my extensive legal experience supporting health care organizations to the role," general counsel Beth Jacobson said.
By Hugo Guzman
2 minute read
February 02, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Big Lender to Venture-Backed Firms Taps Bain Exec as General Counsel"I strongly believe in the company's mission to foster entrepreneurs and businesses in the life sciences and technology markets," general counsel Kiersten Zaza Botelho said.
By Hugo Guzman
2 minute read
January 31, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Amazon Competitor That's Enjoyed Meteoric Rise Hires First-Ever General Counsel"As the child of an immigrant and entrepreneur, the Faire mission deeply resonates with me," Faire general counsel Lauren Thomas said.
By Hugo Guzman
2 minute read
January 28, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Data-Privacy Survey Finds Execs Feeling Pressure From All Sides"There's a growing set of consumers who are waking up to the fact that they have these data rights, and exercising them," Transcend CEO Ben Brook said.
By Hugo Guzman
3 minute read
January 28, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
After Fresh Funding Infusion, Gene Therapy Firm Hires Legal Veteran as General CounselJennifer Drimmer Rokovich is joining Tenaya Therapeutics as it seeks to bring to market gene therapy regimens to combat heart disease.
By Hugo Guzman
2 minute read
January 27, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Developer of COVID-19 Tests Taps Seasoned Biotech Lawyer as General Counsel"My experience with diagnostics, devices, clinical trials and collaboration with biopharmaceutical partners and healthcare systems will be directly relevant to fulfilling the Predicine mission—to empower the global healthcare ecosystem through innovation," Predicine General Counsel Clint Webb said.
By Hugo Guzman
2 minute read
January 26, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
As Crypto Regulations Loom, Coinbase Hires SEC Attorney to Fill Public Policy PostFor the past year, Thaya Knight has served as counsel to SEC commissioner Elad Roisman.
By Hugo Guzman
2 minute read
January 25, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Legal Chiefs' Lack of Oversight of Key Risk Areas Hindering Defenses, Survey Suggests"We're not going to get any more progress if we continue to operate as separate corporate functions or business units, with just cross-functional teams to address [corporate risks and threats]," Exterro general counsel Jenny Hamilton said.
By Hugo Guzman
2 minute read
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