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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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August 31, 2021 | The Recorder

Silicon Legal: Robinhood Contends With Scrutiny Against Free Stocks Tactic

Lawyers in the securities space should keep an eye on this one.

By Hugo Guzman

4 minute read

August 30, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

MCCA Chair, Discover GC Talks 'Difficult Conversations' and 'Not Being Stuck'

"Time will certainly tell what kind of impact the ongoing pandemic will have on diversity in our industry," Wanji Walcott says.

By Hugo Guzman

6 minute read

August 26, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

How AbbVie's Legal Department Is Moving the Needle for Underrepresented Lawyers

"Many general counsel have said [they] want more diversity, so we started researching why it hasn't happened," AbbVie's Jennifer Lagunas said.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

August 26, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Here's How In-House Lawyers Can Make Outside Counsel Guidelines Less Painful

"Outside counsel who take the time to see things from a client's perspective and understand the practical impact that their work has in a business are more effective advisors who add more value," Arnold & Porter Partner Ryan Hartman said.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

August 25, 2021 | The Recorder

Average California GC Makes Higher Than Average Salary

Most of California's top paid lawyers call Silicon Valley and the Bay Area home. Of the top 10 highest-earning lawyers, only two were based out of Southern California.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

August 24, 2021 | The Recorder

Silicon Legal: Google, Facebook Fight On in Antitrust Battles

Federal authorities have an eye on Big Tech business models as the giants continue to grow.

By Hugo Guzman

4 minute read

August 23, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Lawyer Accused of Phony Flights to India Files to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Him

The company that sued Jeremy Bohrer had paid him for defending its CLO in a federal investigation.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

August 23, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Former FitBit GC Becomes 'Urban Electric Jet' Manufacturer's CLO

The company, Archer, is set to go public via merger with a SPAC this fall.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

August 20, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Worried About Mentorship as Remote Work Continues? Here's What to Do, Depending Where You Are

"Those are the kind of things that really extraverted people or very deliberate introverts navigate well, but I wouldn't be surprised if others are struggling," Dominion Energy general counsel Carlos Brown said.

By Hugo Guzman

4 minute read

August 19, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Midsize Moves: A New Advisory Services Subsidiary, Expanding Trust And Estates

There's a new contender in the corporate advisory industry. Gray Reed announced last week the launch of its advisory services consultancy, specializing…

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read