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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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March 24, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Ex-Brooks Brothers General Counsel Suits Up for New Chief Lawyer Role at IEX 

Rachel Barnett led the Manhattan-based clothier through a high-profile bankruptcy last year. Now, she's taking over as the top lawyer for a national U.S. stock exchange.  

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read

March 23, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Facing the Horror: How Asian American GC Helps Her Team Discuss Atlanta Shootings

"How many in the community, myself included, have had to have difficult conversations with our parents, about their safety and strategies, to make sure they're as safe as possible?" said Lynn Whitcher, GC at San Diego-based tech and telecom firm MD7.

By Phillip Bantz

8 minute read

March 22, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Ex-Tesla General Counsel Drives Over to Become Top Lawyer at Figs

Todd Maron arrives at fashionable scrubs brand Figs as the startup eyes an IPO and is embroiled in litigation with a larger competitor.

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read

March 19, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Turbo Boost to ALSPs Fueled by Rise of In-House Legal Ops

"I tend to look for the folks who are a little more innovation-forward, even if it costs a little more, because at the end of the day it's still going to be less than a law firm," said Mike Russell, head of global legal operations at Expedia Group Inc.

By Phillip Bantz

8 minute read

March 18, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Top of the Stack: IHOP, Applebee's Parent Company Names New Legal Chief

Christine Son is taking over as general counsel as Dine Brands Global Inc. rebounds from a bruising 2020.

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read

March 17, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Latest In-House Hire in Health Care: Pennsylvania's Health Care Network Recruits New Chief Legal Officer

Annette White joins the Allentown, Pennsylvania-based health care network as it rolls out a mass COVID-19 vaccination effort in the Keystone State.

By Phillip Bantz

2 minute read

March 17, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

With Old Recipe, New Belgium Brews Up CCPA Compliance System

The Colorado-based brewery's business, IT and legal arms collaborated and leveraged the company's existing tools to build an adaptable, automated CCPA program.

By Phillip Bantz

4 minute read

March 16, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

The Go-To GC for Startups: Ex-DraftKings General Counsel Jumps to LinkSquares

"Companies will hit a certain point where the nature of the legal role changes over time. You become a little bit more specialized," said Tim Parilla, who helped DraftKings grow from a startup into a publicly traded company.

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read

March 15, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Elon Musk Is Out of Control: It's the General Counsel's Fault, Suit Alleges

"When you've got a strong-minded, strong-willed leader, it is going to be challenging," said former Airbnb Inc. general counsel Rob Chesnut.

By Phillip Bantz

4 minute read

March 12, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Esports Clan Taps Former Dreamscape Lawyer as Chief Legal Officer

Los Angeles-based esports company FaZe Clan has named Tammy Brandt chief legal officer and head of business and legal affairs. She most recently served as CLO at Dreamscape Immersive, a virtual reality company.

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read