General Counsel & In House Counsel

International Edition

Kirkland Pulled in $165M in Fees Advising Blackstone

By Greg Andrews | February 27, 2024

The private equity giant made the unusual disclosure to comply with conflict-of-interest rules that kicked in when Kirkland partner Reginald "Reg" Brown joined its board in 2020.

2 minute read

International Edition

South Korea's LG Chem Adopts Luminance AI to Enhance Contracting Work

By Jessica Seah | February 20, 2024

LG Chem is the first Korea-based business to adopt Luminance's corporate product.

3 minute read
International Edition

Lloyd's of London Appoints First New GC in 27 Years

By Jack Womack | February 19, 2024

It is the latest in a handful of recent changes at large corporate legal departments in London.

2 minute read

International Edition

Australia's Gilbert + Tobin Hires Luke Barrett to Lead Pension Funds Team

By Christopher Niesche | February 19, 2024

Luke Barrett was previously general counsel at Australian pension funds firm UniSuper

2 minute read
International Edition

The Cross-Border Lawyers Who Helped Launch the New Pro Women's Hockey League

By Gail J. Cohen | February 15, 2024

Former Boston Red Sox General Counsel Jen Flynn and Chris Burkett, former head of legal for Deloitte Canada, are now key figures guiding the new Professional Women's Hockey League.

4 minute read
International Edition

JP Morgan Lawyer Becomes Housebuilder GC as Ashurst Partner Joins Boeing

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | February 15, 2024

The senior JP Morgan Lawyer has joined leading British housing association, the Sovereign Network Group.

3 minute read
International Edition

Will AI Kill Off the Billable Hour Someday?

By Maria Dinzeo | February 14, 2024

"The people who regulate the profession are the profession. They are judges and members of the bar. So what incentive do they have to give away that control to the machine?" said Foster Sayers, vice president of legal ops at health tech company symplr.

7 minute read
International Edition

Shein Loses U.S. General Counsel as It Fights Flurry of Litigation, Preps for IPO

By Maria Dinzeo | February 7, 2024

Valerie Ho helped craft the fast-fashion giant's global legal and compliance structure and was helping it fend off questions about its IP and labor practices as it preps for an IPO.

3 minute read
International Edition

Compliance Head at France-Based Luxury Group Kering Leaves For Hughes Hubbard

By Rick Mitchell | February 7, 2024

Gaëlle Thuault previously worked in-house at energy giant Total as well as at the European Union Court of Justice, Cleary Gottlieb and Skadden Arps.

2 minute read
International Edition

8 Years Out, Olympic Games Projects Add to Demand for Lawyers in Australia

By Christopher Niesche | February 6, 2024

At this rate, lawyers and recruiters are wondering if enough lawyers will be found to meet growing demand in Brisbane, the city designated host to the 2032 Olympic Games.

4 minute read
Law.com

Inside Track: FTC Exasperating Merger Partners With Never-Ending Probes

By Greg Andrews | February 29, 2024

"The regulatory delays can seem completely arbitrary and byzantine at times," Yale School of Management's Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian said in a recent commentary.

6 minute read
Corporate Counsel

Music Streaming Nonprofit Hires First GC as AI Risks Loom

By Trudy Knockless | February 29, 2024

"Over the past decade, DiMA's members have created enormous value for music creators and fans alike, driving rapid growth for the entire music industry in the process," said newly appointed General Counsel Colin Rushing.

3 minute read
Legaltech News

E-Discovery and Litigation Technology Winner, In-House: Uber Technologies

By Stephanie Wilkins | February 29, 2024

"Just because the law is often slow to change doesn't mean we have to be," said Jason Allen, Senior Director, Litigation at Uber Technologies, Inc.

5 minute read
Corporate Counsel

Uber Hits $120B Valuation, Unlocking Huge Equity Grant for CLO Tony West

By Greg Andrews | February 29, 2024

West would have forfeited the award—handed out in 2018 after he gave up the GC post at PepsiCo to join the ride-hailing company—if Uber had not reached the valuation milestone by March 2028.

3 minute read
Corporate Counsel

Longtime Law Firm Partner Going In-House to Help Companies Control Legal Bills

By Maria Dinzeo | February 28, 2024

"Having worked on both sides of the relationship between in-house counsel and outside law firms, I see the necessary need for a service like LegalBillReview.com to help companies mitigate their legal spend," said Brian Arbetter, LegalBillReview.com's general counsel.

3 minute read
Corporate Counsel

Apple Investor Uses Proxy Proposal to Assert That 'Silicon Valley Is Hostile to Right-of-Center Thought'

By Chris O'Malley | February 28, 2024

The tech giant's shareholders defeated a proposal from the conservative National Center for Public Policy Research seeking a prohibition against discrimination based on "ideology" or "viewpoint."

3 minute read
Corporate Counsel

Harvard Seeks GC Who Can Help It Navigate 'Heightened Social, Political and Philanthropic Scrutiny'

By Trudy Knockless | February 28, 2024

The university has enlisted Korn Ferry to assist with the GC search. Current legal chief Diane Lopez is stepping down this week.

3 minute read
Corporate Counsel

General Counsels' Role in the Legal Profession's Mental Health Crisis

By Craig Donaldson and Cheryl Donaldson | February 28, 2024

General counsel have a moral obligation and business interest to ensure their leadership is not contributing to the mental health crisis. There are a number of simple proactive things for general counsel to consider when leading the culture of the legal department toward a place of health, well-being and happiness. In this article, we address 10 to consider.

8 minute read
Corporate Counsel

New Test for OT Eligibility Rife With Land Mines for Employers

By Chris O'Malley | February 28, 2024

With the new independent contractor standard, the U.S. Department of Labor is "essentially putting their thumb on the scale to encourage a finding of employment," Baker & Hostetler partner Todd Lebowitz said.

5 minute read
Corporate Counsel

Broadcom CLO's Pay Topped $15M in Year Capped With $61B Acquisition

By Chris O'Malley | February 27, 2024

Mark Brazeal closed 2023 on a high note, with the company finally closing on its $61 billion acquisition of VMware, the largest deal of the year.

2 minute read

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