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Phillip Bantz

Phillip Bantz

Phillip Bantz is a reporter for Corporate Counsel. Follow him on Twitter @PhillipBantz.

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February 08, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

What Every In-House Leader Needs to Know About Negotiating AFAs With Law Firms

When it comes to alternative fee arrangements, the best things don't come to those who wait. 

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read

February 07, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Indiana University Names New Legal Chief After GC's Ouster

Anthony Prather, a seasoned labor and employment litigator, is joining the university after spending more than two decades at Barnes & Thornburg.

By Phillip Bantz

4 minute read

February 03, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

BIC's General Counsel Exits for Top Legal Chief Role at Rival Edgewell

"I will leverage my extensive experience leading global, high-performing teams, to help continue Edgewell's path of transformation and growth," LaTanya Langley said.

By Phillip Bantz

2 minute read

February 02, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Disney Fights Shareholder Push for Transparency on Race, Gender Pay Disparities

"Publicly disclosing statistically-adjusted and median pay gaps will create greater transparency and trust with employees and investors," states a new shareholder proposal, which Disney contends is unnecessary.

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read

February 01, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Retail Tech Firm True Fit Taps Longtime Outside Counsel for First-Ever GC Role

After 30-plus years in private practice, Tracy Gray had reservations about taking a pay cut to go in-house but couldn't resist the opportunity to join a rapidly growing company.

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read

January 31, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Starbucks General Counsel Rachel Gonzalez's Pay Topped $5M Last Year

As a Latina GC, Gonzalez is part of a group that makes up less than 3% of the legal chiefs for the 500 largest corporations in the U.S.

By Phillip Bantz

2 minute read

January 31, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Big Law Salary War Throws Cold Water on In-House Recruiting

"The reality from where I sit as a recruiter is that when we approach in-house candidates with great opportunities, they often stop listening once they find out it could be a 30-50% pay cut," legal search consultant Stacy Humphries said.

By Phillip Bantz

6 minute read

January 27, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Nike Elevates Compliance Chief to General Counsel Role

After 14 years as an in-house lawyer for the Beaverton, Oregon-based company, Ann Miller will take over as GC next month.

By Phillip Bantz

2 minute read

January 25, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Orrick Partner Leaves Big Law After 25 Years for Legal Chief Role

Longtime Big Law lawyers tend to have trouble finding senior in-house jobs, but John Cook had the advantage of having served as Intersect Power's outside counsel since the company's launch.

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read

January 24, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Don't Call Me 'In-House Counsel.' Why Some Lawyers Dislike the Title

"Why does the phrase 'in-house counsel' rankle me so much? I can't say exactly the reason but the feeling is real," mused Coinbase legal chief Paul Grewal.

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read