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Maria Dinzeo

Maria Dinzeo

Maria Dinzeo is a San Francisco-based journalist covering the intersection of technology and the law, with a focus on AI, privacy and cybersecurity.

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November 13, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Food-Waste Company Divert—Backed by $1.1B in Funding—Hires First General Counsel

Kathleen Patton has taken the legal reins of the Massachusetts company as it builds facilities that combine spoiled food with bacteria to create energy.

By Maria Dinzeo

3 minute read

November 10, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Tegna Taps Vox Media Veteran for Chief Legal Officer Role

Tegna, which owns 66 TV stations in 54 markets, has filled its legal chief vacancy with Lauren Fisher, who has deep digital media experience, including stints at Hulu and AOL.

By Maria Dinzeo

2 minute read

November 08, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Fox Corp. Hires Campbell Soup's Legal Chief to Succeed Viet Dinh

"I have known and respected Adam for a quarter century and am heartened that he will build on our successes at Fox," outgoing Fox News Corp. chief legal officer Viet Dinh said in a message to ALM.

By Maria Dinzeo

4 minute read

November 08, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

In-House Counsel Expect Diversity From Law Firms. New Research Says They Aren't Getting It

"We're expecting firms to find a way to get out there and find, groom and support diverse and inclusive talent. Companies are definitely watching," Ginny Johnson, chief legal officer of Aspen Aerogels, said.

By Maria Dinzeo

5 minute read

November 08, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

More People Are Bringing Politics, Religion to Workplace, Testing Employers on Civility

"If your co-worker shows up and says 'cease-fire' or 'Blue Lives Matter,' you name it, it triggers a sense of vulnerability because you now identify yourself by your response," in-house attorney Emily Knoles said.

By Maria Dinzeo

7 minute read

November 03, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Will Legal Chief Be Next to Go at Embattled National Association of Realtors?

"It's the toxic culture that's causing employees to call for wholesale change," said Robert Föehl, executive-in-residence for business law and ethics at Ohio University.

By Maria Dinzeo

8 minute read

November 01, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Teva CLO David Stark Moving On After Two Rough-and-Tumble Decades

"My main criteria for the future will be to work with fantastic humans and to find yet another challenge that puts my experiences to their best possible use," Stark said in a LinkedIn post.

By Maria Dinzeo

4 minute read

October 30, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Apparel Wholesaler With an Eye on Sustainability Hires Legal Chief

"With her as our chief legal officer, our team, business, vendors and customers will all benefit," S&S Activewear CEO Fred Meyers said of Alaina Brooks' hiring.

By Maria Dinzeo

3 minute read

October 27, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Women in Law Don't Self-Promote Enough at Work—and Can Pay a Big Price

"If we saw more women, more people like us in these positions that we are aiming for, then perhaps we would feel more entitled, and we wouldn't question ourselves as much." said Rochelle Mello, head of group ethics and compliance in North America for Natura and Co.

By Maria Dinzeo

8 minute read

October 26, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Women Lawyers Want Far More Support for Menopause Care, Other Hush-Hush Health Issues

"We don't talk about this stuff in the workplace, and you think you're alone, but you're not," said Nina Blackshear, an executive coach and corporate counsel for Incyte.

By Maria Dinzeo

6 minute read