In June, two major corporations, General Motors (GM) and ExxonMobil, opted for external candidates to fill their top legal positions. This significant decision signals a trend among large companies to look outside their ranks for fresh legal leadership. Meanwhile, Volkswagen Group of America made a different move by promoting its new general counsel from within its existing workforce, showcasing an internal development strategy.
Details about these notable appointments and other key in-house legal hirings from June can be found here.