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Five Californians Win ABA Women Lawyers of Achievement Award

The American Bar Association announced its five Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement winners Tuesday. Winners, selected for their careers achievements and work advancing women in law, will receive their awards Sunday at the ABA Annual Meeting.
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Golden State General Counsel Cash In: Here's the 2019 GC Compensation Report

California's top-paid general counsel are earning more than their peers nationwide, on average. Here's a look at legal exec compensation in the Golden State—and which GCs made the most cash last year.
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San Francisco Fintech Company LendUp Hires New Top Lawyer

Gizelle Barany has been named the chief legal officer and secretary and Chris Lewis will be the chief risk and compliance officer, both replacing Pia Thompson, who was the general counsel, chief risk officer and secretary from 2018 to 2019.
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Caltech Promotes Deputy GC Jennifer Lum, a Former Magistrate Judge, to General Counsel

Lum worked as a federal prosecutor and member of the federal judiciary before going in-house at the Pasadena-based university in 2010. She will succeed Victoria Stratman, who is retiring after 24 years.
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'Not Rocket Science': Uber GC Tony West Urges Companies to Be Intentional in Hiring Diverse Outside Counsel

“I'm one of these people who actually thinks that diversity and inclusion is not rocket science,” West told a group of more than 70 mostly African American lawyers at the National Bar Association's annual conference in New York City. “I think it's more about intentionality."
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Indie Studio Hires Former MGM Lawyer as GC

Scott Packman fills a newly created at Sonar Entertainment as senior executive vice president, chief strategy officer, general counsel and head of business affairs.
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PayPal GC Wanji Walcott Leaving to Head Discover's Legal Department

A spokesperson for the Discover Financial Services confirmed Wanji Walcott will become the chief legal officer and general counsel on July 22 and become a member of the company's executive committee.
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Wedbush Securities Hires Veteran In-House Financial Services Lawyer as First GC

Andrew Druch joins the LA-based firm after a lengthy career in the financial industry including stops at Drexel Burnham Lambert Inc. and Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc..
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Silicon Valley's In-House Hiring Takes Hit From High Cost of Living

Candidates for in-house legal jobs in Silicon Valley are turning down offers, citing the region's high cost of living as the reason for their decision.
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Heels of Justice: A Legal Podcast to Capture Women's Voices

The Recorder caught up with Sarita Venkat, who along with Katherine Minarik started a podcast to showcase the voices of women lawyers.
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