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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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December 06, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Best Western's New Legal Chief on Reporting to GC-Turned-CEO

"There's that dynamic of succeeding in a way that he thinks would be successful, but also carving out my own approach to the legal department and the role for the department in the organization," Jay Pricher said.

By Phillip Bantz

6 minute read

December 03, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Philadelphia Flyers Lawyer, 'Dean Among NHL Club Counsel,' Dies Unexpectedly

Phil Weinberg had served as chief legal counsel of Comcast Spectacor, parent company of the NHL's Flyers and their home arena, Wells Fargo Center, since 1996 and played a pivotal role in the organization's growth.

By Phillip Bantz

4 minute read

December 02, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Best Western Taps Company Veteran as New General Counsel

Jay Pricher now holds the reins of the hotel brand's legal department after serving for nearly 13 years as an in-house lawyer for the Phoenix-based company.

By Phillip Bantz

2 minute read

December 01, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Omicron Plunges In-House Leaders Back Into Uncertain Waters

But for the latest dunking, GCs should be calmer, knowing that they've been through this before and, as a result, are more agile.

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read

November 30, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Change.org Taps Ex-Wikimedia Lawyer as General Counsel

Tony Sebro is now responsible for protecting and enforcing the rights of about 500 million people worldwide who use Change.org to post and sign petitions for an array of societal, political and charitable causes.

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read

November 29, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Heidrick's Legal Chief on Driving Diversity, Adapting to New Workplace Realities

Tracey Heaton is settling into her new role as the top lawyer at Hedrick and Struggles after serving for more than five years as an in-house leader at Visa.

By Phillip Bantz

6 minute read

November 23, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Facing a Pandemic, Jelena Madir Provided a Dose of Leadership for the Vaccine Alliance

General counsel Jelena Madir guided Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, through a thicket of legal challenges to deliver for countries in need.

By Phillip Bantz

7 minute read

November 23, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Lack of Aircraft-Use Policy Created Rough Skies for Company, High Flying Ex-CEO

ProPetro Holding Corp.'s former CEO allegedly charged the company nearly $253,000 for private air travel expenses. He later resigned, as did the GC and several other execs, amid an SEC investigation.

By Phillip Bantz

4 minute read

November 22, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

GC-Turned-Playwright Shares True In-House Tales of 'Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll'

"We have stories about having sex on the roof. We have stories about prescription drugs, illegal drugs. We have stories about alleged illicit arms trading, a fire, a dog," said Sarah Feingold, a playwright and former GC for Etsy.

By Phillip Bantz

9 minute read

November 18, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Why the Life of a Pro Sports General Counsel Isn't All Fun and Games

"Sometimes you really feel like the buzzkill," said longtime Milwaukee Brewers GC Marti Wronski.

By Phillip Bantz

7 minute read