From left, Janice Chan, executive compensation and benefits counsel; Julia Crupi, senior manager, paralegal; Jacqueline Pareres, paralegal; Maritza Schuck, senior executive assistant; Lynsey Ramos, labor and employment counsel; Russell Pommer, assistant general counsel, vice president global regulatory affairs; Katia De Loose, corporate attorney; Jennifer Chernichaw, staff vice president, labor and employment counsel; Madeline Sims, corporate counsel; Adam R. Kokas, executive vice president, general counsel and secretary; George Kopcsay, staff vice president, corporate counsel; Sara Felder, senior corporate counsel and Michael W. Borkowski, senior counsel and assistant secretary.(Photo: David Handschuh/NYLJ)
Q: How is the role of general counsel evolving, and how have you adapted?
A: GCs more often are members of the C-suite, reporting in to the CEO. GCs’ overall responsibilities have shifted and expanded from primarily legal matters, to much more of a business focus as well. GCs often have to weigh legal issues and risks against the long term business goals of the enterprise. From an Atlas perspective, I have been a part of this expansion of scope and responsibility, and it has been a very exciting time to be the company’s general counsel. My role encompasses much more than the traditional legal role, and these responsibilities continue to grow in scope and impact. This includes being the company’s corporate secretary, with primary responsibility to the board, governance and shareholders, and overseeing compliance, regulation, litigation, ethics, E&S (environmental and social) and beyond.
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