Paramount Skydance Corporation has appointed Makan Delrahim as its Chief Legal Officer, effective October 6, 2025. In this role, Delrahim will oversee all legal, regulatory, compliance, and public policy matters for the company, including supervision of Paramount’s Government Relations team. ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/paramount-appoints-makan-delrahim-as-chief-legal-officer-302567625.html?utm_source=openai))
Delrahim’s extensive legal background includes serving as Assistant Attorney General for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division from 2017 to 2021. During his tenure, he oversaw significant merger reviews and antitrust enforcement actions. ([justice.gov](https://www.justice.gov/archives/atr/staff-profile/former-assistant-attorney-general-makan-delrahim?utm_source=openai))
Prior to his role at the DOJ, Delrahim was Deputy Assistant and Deputy Counsel to President Donald Trump, where he played a key role in the confirmation process of Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch. ([trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov](https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/presidential-actions/president-donald-j-trump-announces-intent-nominate-makan-delrahim-department-justice/?utm_source=openai))
After leaving public service in early 2021, Delrahim joined Latham & Watkins LLP as a partner, advising clients on high-profile transactions, regulatory compliance, and complex litigation. Notably, he provided legal counsel to Skydance Media during its $8 billion acquisition of Paramount Global earlier this year. ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/paramount-appoints-makan-delrahim-as-chief-legal-officer-302567625.html?utm_source=openai))
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, expressed enthusiasm about the appointment, stating, “We’re thrilled to welcome Makan to the Paramount leadership team. His longstanding collaboration with the Skydance team gives him a unique perspective and provides a strong foundation for our work together as we pursue our vision for the future of Paramount.” ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/paramount-appoints-makan-delrahim-as-chief-legal-officer-302567625.html?utm_source=openai))
Delrahim’s appointment comes as Paramount Skydance prepares for potential strategic initiatives, including a possible bid for Warner Bros Discovery. His expertise in antitrust law and experience with high-profile mergers are expected to be instrumental in navigating the complex regulatory landscape associated with such endeavors. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/paramount-skydance-appoints-former-antitrust-enforcer-delrahim-legal-chief-2025-09-25/?utm_source=openai))
Reflecting on his new role, Delrahim stated, “I’m honored to join Paramount at such a dynamic and transformative time for the media industry. This is a sector where business, technology, and culture converge in increasingly complex ways, creating both challenges and extraordinary opportunities.” ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/paramount-appoints-makan-delrahim-as-chief-legal-officer-302567625.html?utm_source=openai))
Stephanie Kyoko McKinnon, who has been serving as General Counsel and Acting Chief Legal Officer, will continue as General Counsel and report to Delrahim. ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/paramount-appoints-makan-delrahim-as-chief-legal-officer-302567625.html?utm_source=openai))
Delrahim’s appointment underscores Paramount’s commitment to strengthening its legal and regulatory capabilities as it navigates the evolving media landscape.