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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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August 02, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Perkins Coie Partner Exits for General Counsel Job at Cox Media Group

"I am excited to contribute to CMG's legacy and growth at a moment in the media ecosystem that is abounding with change and abundant in potential," Eric Greenberg said.

By Phillip Bantz

2 minute read

July 30, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Gates Foundation Lawyer Exits, Takes Legal Chief Job at New Nonprofit Group

The lawyer has been with the Gates Foundation since 2012.

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read

July 29, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Software Firm Allvue Taps Ex-Nielsen Lawyer as Chief Legal Officer

"My immediate goals include working with the team to streamline existing practices and processes to ensure that the legal function effectively and efficiently supports the business," Deborah Mason said.

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read

July 28, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Tom Brady-Owned Media Firm Signs Ex-Red Bull Lawyer as GC

As Religion of Sports' first ever legal chief, Ben Mauceri is focused on supporting the "company's growth in a sustainable and scalable way."

By Phillip Bantz

2 minute read

July 26, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Y Don't U Call Me Anymore?: GCs Want to Hear From Their Law Firms

"The best relationships with firms are the ones where there is continuous, open feedback," said Keir Gumbs, chief legal officer at fintech firm Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc.

By Phillip Bantz

4 minute read

July 23, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Open Letter Urges General Counsel, Compliance Chiefs to Get Serious About Disability Inclusion

"We are inspired by legal and compliance department responses to the recent focus on race, gender, and social justice. However, despite the resources allocated toward DEI, the inclusion of people with disabilities remains a footnote."

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read

July 21, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Ready to Row! Ex-Kayak Lawyer Joins Hydrow as General Counsel

"I am excited by the challenge of the fit-tech industry, which feels a lot like the early days of travel tech," Ben Berman said.

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read

July 20, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Thinking About Breaking Up with Outside Counsel? It's Already Over

Ending a "failed relationship with outside counsel is just like breaking up any failed relationship. You rarely look back and say, 'I acted too soon,'" Coinbase Global Inc. chief legal officer Paul Grewal said.

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read

July 19, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Univision Poaches Mastercard General Counsel Ahead of $4.8B Merger

"Anyone who knows me well knows that this was virtually the only channel that was ever on in my childhood home in New Orleans," Pilar Ramos said.

By Phillip Bantz

2 minute read

July 19, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Will More Legal Chiefs Follow Morgan Stanley in Eschewing Remote Work?

Legal leaders from 3M, Coinbase, W.R. Grace and Lexion have a different view of remote work than Morgan Stanley's Eric Grossman.

By Dan Clark | Phillip Bantz | Hugo Guzman

4 minute read