A new chief lawyer is taking the reins of the legal department at Dine Brands Global Inc., parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP restaurants. 

The Glendale, California-based company’s general counsel, Bryan Adel, notified Dine Brands’ board of directors on March 15 that he plans to retire, effective April 23, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Christine K. Son, vice president and deputy general counsel of Dine Brands Global, Inc. (Courtesy photo) Christine K. Son, vice president and deputy general counsel of Dine Brands Global, Inc. (Courtesy photo)