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Kristen Rasmussen

Kristen Rasmussen

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

August 27, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Meet MPAA General Counsel Arrested for Alleged Blackmail, Sex Abuse Threats

According to the D.C. Metropolitan Police report associated with the arrest, the complainant said that Steven Fabrizio threatened to publicly expose parts of her private life if she did not let him have sex with her.

By Kristen Rasmussen

3 minute read

August 25, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Making Mental Health a Money Matter: 3M Uses ABA Wellness Pledge In Outside Counsel Search

In the almost year since the American Bar Association unveiled its seven-point framework designed to help combat substance abuse and other mental health problems in the legal profession, only five in-house departments have made the commitment: 3M, Barclays, Cummins, U.S. Bank and VMWare.

By Kristen Rasmussen

7 minute read

August 23, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

From Reporters to Senators, Columbia Sportswear's Peter Bragdon Isn't Afraid to Speak Out

Peter Bragdon, GC at outdoor retail giant Columbia Sportswear, speaks with Corporate Counsel about the detrimental effects of President Donald Trump's controversial tariff policies and Bragdon's unique role in shaping the public discussion around the issue.

By Kristen Rasmussen

6 minute read

August 22, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Ex-Trademark Law Guru at Amazon Launches IP Boutique

Stephen Coates said opening his own firm has been a dream of his for many years. His new boutique, Coates IP, specializes in intellectual property, marketing and advertising, social media, privacy and data protection and product counseling.

By Kristen Rasmussen

3 minute read

August 20, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Atlanta Public Schools Taps New General Counsel

Nina Gupta, a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough since 2013, has been appointed as outside general counsel, succeeding Glenn Brock, also a Nelson Mullins partner who has opted to refocus his practice after five years at the legal helm of the 52,000-student system.

By Kristen Rasmussen

2 minute read

August 16, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Revlon Snags IBM Cybersecurity Lawyer as New General Counsel

Cari Robinson succeeds Mitra Hormozi, who will remain a consultant to the Manhattan-based cosmetics and fragrance giant.

By Kristen Rasmussen

2 minute read

August 15, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Travelers Taps Associate General Counsel as First Chief Sustainability Officer

Yafit Cohn, associate group GC at the Hartford, Connecticut-based property casualty insurance giant since September 2017, will lead its environmental, social and governance efforts across the organization.

By Kristen Rasmussen

3 minute read

August 14, 2019 | Daily Report Online

In-House Lawyer at Tech Company Taps Don Samuel for Fatal Traffic Charges Defense

Bryan K. Schmitt, associate corporate counsel and director of contracts at supply chain and technology company Manhattan Associates, remains in the Fulton County jail on murder, felony murder and aggravated assault charges.

By Kristen Rasmussen

4 minute read

August 14, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

20-Year Vet at Thomson Reuters Named New Top Lawyer

Thomas “Tom” Kim, previously both chief compliance officer at the $12.2 billion-revenue Thomson Reuters and GC at Global Growth Organization, Thomson Reuters’ emerging markets business, will also serve as company secretary and be based in Toronto.

By Kristen Rasmussen

2 minute read

August 09, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Atlanta BeltLine Taps Smith Gambrell Real Estate Partner as New General Counsel

In her new role, Aasia Mustakeem succeeds Nina Hickson, who left the BeltLine last year to become city attorney.

By Kristen Rasmussen

2 minute read