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Corporate Counsel

Legal-Ops Trailblazer Mary O'Carroll Joins Goodwin Procter as COO

"Now, I believe the most significant transformation is happening within law firms. My legal career began at a firm, and in many ways, it feels like I'm coming full circle as I dive back in," Goodwin Procter Chief Operating Officer Mary O'Carroll said.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Why Corporate Founders Should Consider an ESOP as an Alternative Exit Strategy

Amid increased M&A activity in 2024, a growing number of middle-market dealmakers and corporate founders are considering their options for a successful exit. One strategy that has attracted attention this year, largely due to its social and economic benefits, is the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
5 minute read

Law.com

How I Made General Counsel: 'Keep Betting on Yourself Against the Odds,' Says Maryam Abdul-Kareem of Arcellx

"My advice is to keep betting on yourself against the odds. Eventually, someone else will bet on you too, and you will experience more and more wins."
10 minute read

International Edition

Former McMillan CEO Joins Construction Giant Aecon in Executive Role

Tim Murphy leaves the Canadian law firm after 18 years to take on the position of executive vice president and chief strategic affairs officer.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Champion Homes Taps Express Legal Chief for General Counsel Role

After a long career in the retail clothing industry, Laurel Krueger is taking the legal reins of one of the largest players in manufactured housing.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Fusion Unicorn Hires Legal Chief Once a Dealmaker for Ron Perelman

Edward Taibi spent nearly 17 years at Perelman's MacAndrews & Forbes Inc., leading more than 20 acquisitions and numerous divestitures.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

How Legal Leaders Can Implement Risk Mitigation Plans that Balance Risk and Reward

Legal leaders must identify and implement risk management strategies that mitigate risk without creating drag on their business value. In this article, we take a look at eight principles that balance risk and reward.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Disclosure Flip-Flop by Nuclear Reactor Firm Powers Debate Over SEC Reporting Obligations

NuScale Power found itself having to explain why it stated that it did not believe it was under SEC investigation, even though it had been contacted by the agency seven months earlier and asked to provide a trove of information.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

New GC of 6th-Largest Defense Contractor to Hunt for Savings Following Merger Spree

Christoph Feddersen joined L3Harris Corp. in April and now is taking the legal reins of the Florida-based company.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Dartmouth CLO Jumps to Another Elite School, as Higher Ed's Summer Shuffle Continues

Sandhya Iyer has been Dartmouth's legal chief for seven years. Before that, she was legal chief of Oberlin College for nine years.
3 minute read

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