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Jessica Mach

Jessica Mach

Jessica Mach is a reporter covering tech, labor and employment for ALM Media's In-House desk, and writes Law.com's weekly "Labor of Law" newsletter. Contact her at [email protected].

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January 06, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

World Anti-Doping Agency Hires Outside Counsel as Its First GC

Ross Wenzel, previously a partner at Switzerland-based law firm Kellerhals Carrard, has served as external counsel to the agency for more than 10 years.

By Jessica Mach

2 minute read

January 05, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Outside Attorney for Crypto.com Joins Exchange as North American Legal Chief

Justin Wales is currently a law firm partner focused on legal and regulatory issues impacting decentralized technologies, including nonfungible tokens and cryptocurrencies.

By Jessica Mach

2 minute read

January 05, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Why These Three In-House Leaders Have Returned To Law Firm Life

"I wanted to go to a firm that basically had the expertise and colleagues who had different, diverse experiences to address a client's needs," said former Truveris associate general counsel Manish Shah, now a Garfunkel Wild partner.

By Jessica Mach

4 minute read

December 28, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Some In-House Lawyers Found Themselves in Legal Tangles in 2021

From Wells Fargo to J.Crew, a range of organizations saw their in-house counsel thrust into the spotlight in 2021.

By Jessica Mach

6 minute read

December 28, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Deputy or Associate General Counsel of Year: Intuit's Stacey Doynow

The attorney, who took a hiatus from merger matters until she returned to the space three years ago, helped drive Intuit's biggest acquisitions, including a $12 billion deal with MailChimp.

By Jessica Mach

4 minute read

December 28, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

For Legal Departments, Shifting Vaccine Policies in 2021 Were a 'Huge Roller Coaster'

At the start of 2021, the availability of COVID-19 vaccines seemed to promise much-needed relief from the pandemic. As it turns out, they introduced an entirely new set of issues that left in-house counsel as busy as ever.

By Jessica Mach

5 minute read

December 22, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

'Disappointing': Report Says Diversity Progress Slow at Major Law Firms

"Law firms have yet to make noticeable waves in advancing DEI," according to the report.

By Jessica Mach

3 minute read

December 17, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Lawyer Who Helped Launch Meta's Cryptocurrency Wallet Joins Rally as GC

Before working at Facebook, Rob Collier worked at EZCORP and Noventis Inc.

By Jessica Mach

2 minute read

December 17, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

DoorDash Names New General Counsel as Longtime Legal Head Pivots to Business Matters

Tia Sherringham said her promotion is "a confirmation of the role and growth that I've had over my time at DoorDash … it's really an organic growth."

By Jessica Mach

3 minute read

December 14, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

American Airlines Promotes GC as Part of Senior Leadership Changes

American Airlines general counsel Priya Aiyar will be elevated to senior vice president, corporate affairs and chief legal officer on March 31, when…

By Jessica Mach

2 minute read