During a recent BarkerGilmore panel discussion on how to become a general counsel, Laura Stevens, the first-time general counsel in 2018 at the Cengage Group, urged aspiring General Counsels (GC) not to be intimidated. Stevens raised a point that resonates with many aspiring legal professionals confronting extensive and sometimes seemingly insurmountable requirements of some job…
Pryor Cashman, a leading law firm, has recently strengthened its real estate group and its land use and zoning practice by adding Christian Hylton as a partner in the New York office. The news of Hylton’s appointment was confirmed by the firm on Wednesday. Hylton is renowned for his focus on the oversight and management…
The Department of Education recently initiated new rules aimed at bolstering transparency for programs such as those offered by law schools. The move, which intends to provide clearer insights into how much a Juris Doctor (JD) program will cost prospective students, is seen as a significant advantage. Especially for those wrestling with the decision of…
The Buffalo Bills, on Wednesday, dismissed their general counsel, Kathryn D’Angelo, and the chief operating officer, John Roth. Both the Associated Press and The Athletic reported that the dismissal was due to a romantic relationship between the two executives. The franchise deemed the relationship professionally unethical because D’Angelo reported directly to Roth. This relationship raised…
Eric Ransom recently returned to Crowell & Moring as a partner in their government contracts group. As part of his role, Ransom will deliver strategic advice regarding procurement laws, regulations, best practices, and their relationship with artificial intelligence and defense technologies. Prior to his newly reinvigorated partnership at Crowell & Moring, Ransom was assigned significant…
Renowned legal professional and Skylo General Counsel, Priya Venkat, recently took part in an exciting discussion on the new biopic ‘A Million Miles Away’ with host, Henry Gola. It’s noteworthy that Venkat’s own life has closely mirrored the pursuit of the American dream her father embarked upon when he immigrated to the United States on…
Multinational investment bank Citigroup Inc has developed a unique approach for using its own employee retirement plans to meet racial diversity goals without violating stringent federal benefits laws. Recently, the Biden administration’s primary worker benefits regulator granted Citi a rarely provided advisory opinion (Advisory Op. 2023-01A), the first one since January 2020. This advisory trails…
Law.com International reports that general counsel are increasingly under pressure to manage AI risk within their organisations, even as regulators globally race to define the rules of engagement. In the U.S., AI regulation is considered to be in an early stage. Lawmakers have engaged tech executives in dialogues, and several bills directed at controlling the…
The swift ascent of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in corporate settings, particularly over the past six months, has compelled in-house legal teams to hurriedly concoct ethical and regulatory “guard rails”. However, the astonishing pace of change and the urgency to innovate have left many in-house lawyers to develop new AI governance processes ‘on the fly’….
In a move marking significant growth within its corporate business structure, prominent law firm BakerHostetler has added Cleve Glenn, an experienced legal professional, to their enterprise. Announced on Tuesday, Glenn will now serve as a partner in the firm’s business practice group and will also be a member of their mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and…
Akerman, a prominent law firm renowned for its Real Estate Practice Group, has welcomed Thomas Maira as the new chair of New York real estate private equity. Maira will also be serving in the capacity of a partner at the firm’s New York office, as announced on Monday. Having showcased his expertise in advising private…
Morris Manning & Martin, a law firm handling a wide range of legal issues, has announced the re-induction of Daniel Noice as a partner in its commercial real estate development and finance, real estate capital markets, and leasing practice groups in Atlanta, Ga. The announcement was made during a public statement shared on Monday. Noice,…
In a digital age where recruiters skim resumes in mere seconds, conveying your unique value quickly is a considerable challenge. As successful legal professionals, you may wonder why the well-established brand names in your work history aren’t enough to have recruiters clamoring to connect with you. The truth lies not in the details of your…
Charter Communications Inc. recently announced the appointment of Jamal Haughton as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary. Haughton is scheduled to officially assume this role on November 6, as confirmed in a news release disseminated by the company. Prior to accepting the position at Charter Communications, Haughton held a similar role at Madison…
Brad M. Brown, former partner and general counsel at 3G Capital, has recently joined Paul Weiss, as a partner in the private funds group within the corporate department in New York. During his tenure at 3G Capital, an investment management firm, Brown provided counsel on tax structuring, investment management M&A, and the formation of private…
Welcome to today’s legal news report. The current attention-grabber in the legal world is about Yelp Inc.’s request to remove a well-established law firm, Paul Weiss, from representing Google, an Alphabet Inc. subsidiary, in the ongoing antitrust lawsuit led by the U.S. Justice Department. Paul Weiss’s representation history extends to Yelp itself, as well as…
Reflecting on the current corporate landscape, it appears that the remuneration gap between General Counsels (GCs) and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) is narrowing. In other legal news, law firms are adjusting to a low deal environment, with mega deals falling by 42% in Q3. However, some firms are successfully navigating this scenario through attention to…
At a glance, the issue of dress codes at the workplace may seem trivial. Strikingly, however, the apparently innocuous topic reached the U.S Senate recently. In response to concerns about deviating appearances of the senators, a bipartisan resolution necessitating a ‘business attire’ was approved for the Senate floor, recalls Rob Chesnut – former general counsel…
Last week, Law.com’s General Counsel Conference East was held in Brooklyn, New York, a unique platform that provided an avenue to discuss a broad legal landscape from a bird’s eye perspective. As part of the proceedings, the Legal Speak podcast conducted interviews with attendees and industry professionals to shed light on the motivations and key…
Last week, Legal Speak, a podcast on Law.com, brought together attendees of the General Counsel Conference East in Brooklyn, New York. A number of key legal professionals were present at the conference, interacting with their peers and participating in seminars designed to knowledge-share and foster professional growth. Joseph Panetta, Global Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has expressed its concern and detailed its actions regarding medical debt collection. Seth Frotman, the CFPB’s General Counsel and a senior advisor to Director Chopra, made these remarks at the New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund’s Financial Justice Summit on October 4th. The remarks highlighted the work and mission…
The compensation disparity between General Counsels (GCs) and CEOs seems to be diminishing. A recent report by research firm Equilar reveals that GC compensation is increasing at a quicker pace than CEO compensation, thereby decreasing the existing pay gap. In 2022, CEO compensation was found to be 4.1 times that of General Counsels, a decrease…
It appears that the pace of law firm merger deals may be quicker than ever before, despite prevailing market conditions. A trend that is particularly evident amongst midsize firms, who have successfully been finalizing such merges over the past few weeks. Varying examples include alternative law firms such as Rimon who merged with SilvermanAcampora, based…
Philip Culhane, a partner at Goodwin Procter’s Hong Kong office, has stepped down from his role to take up a new position as general counsel at Chinese healthcare investment firm, CareCapital Group. Law.Com International Edition reported. Culhane, who provides advisory on fund formations, joined Goodwin Procter in 2021 along with lawyer Elyn Xing. The duo…
Olga V. Mack, the VP at LexisNexis and CEO of Parley Pro, a company pioneering online contract negotiation technology, has been a dedicated advocate for legal innovation. With a belief that the legal field will evolve stronger, resilient, and more inclusive, she continues to champion the integration of technology into the legal profession. Throughout her…