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Kristen Rasmussen

Kristen Rasmussen

Kristen Rasmussen is an Atlanta-based reporter who covers corporate law departments and in-house attorneys.

March 01, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

What Spinoff Old Navy, Gap's 'NewCo' Will Need in Their GCs

Following the news of its split into two independent retail companies, Gap Inc.'s "NewCo" will need a GC prepared to handle the challenges associated with the legacy brands, while the new Old Navy's top lawyer must bring flexibility to the growth company, experts say.

By Kristen Rasmussen

4 minute read

March 01, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

American Express' Antitrust Guru Moves to Walmart

Suzanne Wachsstock, who built American Express Co.'s global antitrust and trade association compliance program during her nearly 12-year tenure there, has been named chief antitrust counsel, a new position within Walmart Inc.'s legal department.

By Kristen Rasmussen

3 minute read

March 01, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Meet the General Counsel at Cox Automotive, Angus Haig

The top lawyer at the global automotive company talks with the Daily Report about everything from his internal team to what he's up to when he's not in the office.

By Kristen Rasmussen

5 minute read

February 28, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Thinking About Getting Into Food and Grocery Delivery Business? Consider These Issues First

From auto insurance and background checks to protection of consumer data, in-house attorneys at food and beverage companies weighing whether to offer home grocery or restaurant delivery services have a number of tricky legal and other matters to consider.

By Kristen Rasmussen

4 minute read

February 27, 2019 | Texas Lawyer

Meet the GC at the Texas Restaurant Association, Kenneth Besserman

The top lawyer at the leading state trade association representing the restaurant and food service industry talks with Texas Lawyer about everything from his daily duties to what he does when he's not in the office.

By Kristen Rasmussen

4 minute read

February 26, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Re-emergence Will Require New Toys R Us Lawyers to Wear Business Hats: Restructuring Experts

In addition to focusing on licensing and IP matters, as well as general corporate legal work, the attorneys at Tru Kids Brands also will face some business challenges, corporate restructuring experts said.

By Kristen Rasmussen

4 minute read

February 25, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Former Delta Deputy GC Boards United Airlines as New General Counsel

From 2013 to 2016, Robert "Bob" Rivkin served in the then-newly created role of SVP and deputy GC for international and regulatory affairs at Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines Inc.

By Kristen Rasmussen

3 minute read

February 25, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Chicago's Deputy Mayor Boards United Airlines as New General Counsel

Robert "Bob" Rivkin will report to executive vice president and chief administrative officer Brett Hart. Hart, the longtime public face of United's legal department who, until recently, also had the GC title, will continue to oversee it.

By Kristen Rasmussen

3 minute read

February 21, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Arnall Golden Gregory's E-Discovery Guru Moves In-House to Kindred at Home

Scott Wandstrat will serve as the home health and hospice provider's first chief litigation officer.

By Kristen Rasmussen

4 minute read

February 19, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

From General Counsel to Chief Transformation Officer: What Can Happen When You 'Never Say No'

GC-turned-chief transformation officer Shyam Reddy of BlueLinx Corp., an Atlanta-based wholesale distributor of building products, talks with Corporate Counsel about business opportunities beyond the top-lawyer spot.

By Kristen Rasmussen

4 minute read