July saw significant shifts in legal leadership across a variety of industries, from tech and finance to entertainment. Seasoned general counsel took on new challenges, while companies made strategic moves to bolster their legal departments.

After 42 years with FedEx, General Counsel Mark Allen will retire in September. Allen, 68, has been legal chief for the shipping giant since 2017. He also leads regulatory compliance, security and government affairs and is a member of the company’s five-person executive committee.