Robert E. Bostrom, who was named chief legal officer this time last year at home decor retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc. and served as general counsel at mortgage lender Freddie Mac and clothing chain Abercrombie & Fitch Co., has died.

The president and CEO of the Association of Corporate Counsel, Veta Richardson, announced Bostrom’s passing on LinkedIn on Thursday night. A Pier 1 spokeswoman confirmed Bostrom’s passing with Corporate Counsel on Friday afternoon.