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Corporate Counsel

Wynn Resorts' Embattled GC Leaves With $1.8 Million in Cash and Millions More in Stock

Kim Sinatra, who got swept up in the #MeToo controversy swirling around former company CEO Steve Wynn, left her job this summer—but not without being paid handsomely, according to a new SEC filing.
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Corporate Counsel

Who Were the 10 Highest-Paid Female GCs in 2017?

There were a lot of well-compensated in-house legal leaders in Corporate Counsel's GC Compensation Survey rankings this year. Here's a countdown of the top 10 women on the list.
1 minute read

The Recorder

Big Earners in the Golden State: Here Are Calif.'s Top 10 Best Paid GCs

Tech, entertainment and other industries fueled some big time GC salaries in California, according to the latest edition of Corporate Counsel's GC Compensation Survey.
1 minute read

The American Lawyer

Where Lawyers Can Make Big Bucks, Y'all

Speaking as a former Houstonian who couldn't wait to escape the Lone Star State, I've always thought no amount of money could make me stay there. But perhaps I spoke too soon.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Eric Komitee, Trump Pick for NY Court, Made Millions as Hedge Fund GC

Komitee joined the New York-based hedge fund in 2008 following an eight-year stint in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Brooklyn. He identified his net worth at nearly $60 million, according to newly disclosed financial records.
4 minute read

The Recorder

What's Market-Rate Compensation for a Midlevel Associate Heading In-House?

Moving in-house is an alluring proposition that has been a major driver for the exodus of today's young law firm associates.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Seasoned Women Lawyers Gaining Leverage in Salary Talks

“It's a perfect storm in a good way,” said Kent Zimmermann, a principal at legal consulting firm the Zeughauser Group, about the current landscape for female lawyers seeking pay raises.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Amid Anthem Debate, NFL Players Disclose Top Legal Billers

While the National Football League seeks to restrict its players from kneeling for the national anthem, a new government filing by a players' union shows that it has some high-powered counsel at its disposal in Gibson Dunn, Latham, Quinn Emanuel and Winston & Strawn.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

India: An Emerging Economic Powerhouse and the Need for In-House Counsel

With sustained economic growth above 7 percent and an exploding start-up culture, the Indian economy is booming. And thanks to the ongoing economic liberalization brought about by the Modi government, it's never been more accessible for foreign companies.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Lingering Gender Pay Gap Plagues US In-House Counsel, Study Says

According to a new study from BarkerGilmore, female lawyers in legal departments, particularly female GCs, are still underpaid compared to their male counterparts.
4 minute read

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