Kibkabe Araya

July 31, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Take a look at some of our stories highlighting the general counsel moves in July.

By Kibkabe Araya

1 minute read

July 29, 2020 | Law.com

When comparing last year's top GC salaries, the 2020 General Counsel Compensation Report shows the gender pay gap was shrinking. Also, corporate legal departments are using alternative legal service providers more.

By Kibkabe Araya

8 minute read

July 28, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

As COO, John Schultz now manages HPE's operations, legal and administrative affairs organization.

By Kibkabe Araya

2 minute read

July 27, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Since joining the company in 1988, Timothy Harris has served in multiple high-ranking legal titles.

By Kibkabe Araya

3 minute read

July 22, 2020 | Law.com

Top lawyers manning legal departments alone or with a few members already adopted a "more with less" mindset, but COVID-19 has heightened the pressure to work harder with fewer resources. Also, general counsel at Honeywell International and Flex discuss how they reduced their preferred law firm panels by prioritizing diversity and inclusion.

By Kibkabe Araya

8 minute read

July 17, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Stefanie L. Forsey stepped into the vice president and general counsel role at Watson Land Co. on March 1, although the Los Angeles-based industrial real estate developer announced the leadership change this week. More companies are making their top lawyer appointments public after a slowdown amid the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent crisis.

By Kibkabe Araya

3 minute read

July 15, 2020 | Law.com

A flash poll by the Association of Corporate Counsel finds in-house counsel are more comfortable with using videoconferencing tools at work now due to the pandemic. Also, college and university in-house counsel are dealing with COVID-19 legal challenges around welcoming students back to school in the fall.

By Kibkabe Araya

9 minute read

July 15, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Jonathan Mayers, the new general counsel, will be in charge of staying ahead of the regulatory developments around the cryptocurrency field for the Jersey City, New Jersey-based firm.

By Kibkabe Araya

2 minute read

July 08, 2020 | Law.com

Legal and human resources departments should analyze staffing data for potential hiring initiatives that won't be brought up in court. Also, Lexion GC explains how to do more with less under COVID-19 conditions.

By Kibkabe Araya

8 minute read

July 01, 2020 | Law.com

The number of general counsel appointments looks to be almost back to normal in June, which is similar to May, after dismal numbers in the spring at the start of the pandemic. Also, in-house lawyers join an initiative to mentor young Black attorneys.

By Kibkabe Araya

7 minute read