Kristen Rasmussen
Kristen Rasmussen is an Atlanta-based reporter who covers corporate law departments and in-house attorneys.
September 12, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
GCs Back ABA Push for Law Firm Diversity DataHigh-profile general counsel have thrown their weight behind a recent American Bar Association resolution aimed at improving diversity in the legal profession. And their efforts are already paying off.
By Kristen Rasmussen
10 minute read
September 07, 2016 | Texas Lawyer
Direct Energy Taps Former BG Lawyer as General CounselHouston-based Direct Energy announced on Tuesday the appointment of Thomas Smith as executive vice president and general counsel. He will oversee all aspects of the company's legal operations in North America.
By Kristen Rasmussen
4 minute read
September 06, 2016 | Daily Report Online
H&K Partner Rides Along as MARTA's New Outside GCWith a practice that focuses on government and governmental entities, Robert Highsmith was a strong candidate for the position of outside general counsel to MARTA. And the fact that he's a lifelong Georgian who cares deeply about the future of Atlanta and the metro transit system's role in shaping it just sealed the deal.
By Kristen Rasmussen
12 minute read
September 06, 2016 | Daily Report Online
2015 Compensation Drops for GCs in South, but All Signs Are Pointing UpLike their counterparts in the rest of the country, general counsel in the South saw a slight drop in compensation in 2015, according to the 2016 General Counsel Compensation Survey, conducted by Daily Report affiliate ALM Legal Intelligence. But experts on executive compensation say Southern GCs have reason for optimism about their pay in years to come.
By Kristen Rasmussen
10 minute read
August 31, 2016 | Daily Report Online
Fast-Growing Pindrop Security Hires LifeLock Lawyer as First GCA rapidly growing Atlanta cybersecurity startup has hired its first general counsel to help the company navigate its continuing global expansion.
By Kristen Rasmussen
5 minute read
August 25, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
Alcoa Picks CLO for Future Spin-Off ArconicThe Fortune 500 metals company Alcoa Inc. hasn't yet launched Arconic Inc., the spin-off company it announced nearly a year ago, But that hasn't stopped Alcoa from hiring a top lawyer for the future company.
By Kristen Rasmussen
3 minute read
August 23, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
Fast-Growing Ankura Consulting Hires AIG Lawyer as First GCThe fast-growing business advisory firm Ankura Consulting Group has announced the appointment of corporate lawyer Chérie Schaible as senior managing director and general counsel.
By Kristen Rasmussen
4 minute read
August 19, 2016 | Daily Report Online
Trump Draws Ire of Atlanta Legal VIPsProminent Atlanta lawyer Larry Thompson has joined the chorus of influential conservatives denouncing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
By Kristen Rasmussen
7 minute read
August 18, 2016 | Daily Report Online
Growing Atlanta FinTech Firm Taps New GCThe Atlanta-based financial technology company FactorTrust has announced the addition of Barbara Sinsley as general counsel and chief compliance officer.
By Kristen Rasmussen
4 minute read
August 17, 2016 | Daily Report Online
At Turner Field, In-House Counsel Talk 'Internet of Things'The local Association of Corporate Counsel chapter hosted a panel discussion titled "Digital Business and the Internet of Things" at Turner Field on Tuesday.
By Kristen Rasmussen
11 minute read
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