June saw significant transitions in the legal departments of venerable Fortune 500 companies and emerging new-economy firms. One of the most notable movements involved Exxon Mobil, ranked No. 7 in the Fortune 500, where Craig Morford is stepping aside as general counsel, a position he has held since 2000. He will be succeeded by Jeffrey Taylor, previously the general counsel at Fox Corp.
Meanwhile, new-economy firms such as ByteDance, Skydance, and SoFi Technologies have also been active, making high-profile hires to fill key legal roles. These moves highlight a dynamic shift in the corporate legal landscape, impacting both long-established companies and rapidly growing enterprises.
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