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    Ex-BMS General Counsel Joins Bausch Health Board

    The former general counsel of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., who had worked at the biopharmaceutical group for 33 years, has been appointed to the board of directors at Bausch Health Cos. Inc., the group announced.

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    NAR Adds Trademark, Brand Protection Pro As Associate GC

    The National Association of Realtors announced Friday that a trademark and brand protection expert will be joining the firm from AARP as associate general counsel.

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    Veteran Colo. GC Joins Wilson Sonsini Residence Program

    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC has expanded its general-counsel-in-residence program with an experienced in-house legal leader who previously worked at multiple companies, including QRails Inc. and Arrow Electronics.

  • GC Cheat Sheet: The Hottest Corporate News Of The Week

    Glass Lewis brought a lawsuit against Texas over a measure it claims requires the proxy advisory firm to "publicly condemn itself" when its advice for clients reflects certain viewpoints the government disfavors. Meanwhile, a new proposed class action alleges Boeing employees on long-term disability leave missed out on a $12,000 bonus distributed after workers ratified a union contract. These are some of the stories in corporate legal news you may have missed in the past week.

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    Former Texas US Atty Joins Fla.-Based Title Insurance Co.

    Florida-based title insurance company Fidelity National Financial said it has hired former U.S. Attorney Gregg N. Sofer as its executive vice president, deputy chief legal officer and chief compliance officer.

  • Crypto Group Appoints Ex-Legal Chief, Willkie Alum As CEO

    A Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP alum will become the Crypto Council for Innovation's permanent leader after serving as acting CEO since December and previously serving as chief legal and policy officer.

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    Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz

    The legal industry had another busy week with more in-house moves, government attorneys returning to the private sector and office openings. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.

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    Medical Device Firm GC's Pay Soars After $202M IPO

    The general counsel for medical device company Kestra Medical Technologies Inc., which priced a $202 million initial public offering in March, saw her total compensation soar from just under $500,000 during the 2024 fiscal year to more than $6 million in 2025.

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    Greenspoon Marder Adds Entertainment, Sports Vet In Atlanta

    Greenspoon Marder LLP has brought on a former solo practitioner as a partner in its Atlanta office, adding an attorney to its entertainment and sports and corporate practices who brings more than 30 years of experience in private practice, as well as in-house and public sector roles, the firm announced Wednesday.

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    McGuireWoods Adds Offit Kurman Gov't Contracts, Tech Atty

    McGuireWoods LLP has hired a former Offit Kurman Attorneys At Law principal who focuses his practice on government contracts and technology transactions, and who joins the team as a counsel in Washington, D.C., the firm announced Thursday.

  • Alston & Bird Expands West Coast Reach With LA Funds Atty

    Alston & Bird LLP has hired a former Greenberg Traurig LLP shareholder with in-house investment firm experience as an investment funds partner in Los Angeles.

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    Clients Name Top Firms For Service Amid Shifting Needs

    The set of client service-related behaviors corporate clients demand from their law firms has dramatically shifted, creating a shakeup at the top of this year's BTI Client Service A-Team ranking released Thursday.

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    Unilever's Ice Cream Spinoff Magnum Names Legal Leaders

    The Magnum Ice Cream Co., Unilever PLC's portfolio of ice cream brands ahead of its spinoff later this year, has firmed up its legal leadership, including naming a new general counsel for Ben & Jerry's.

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    As AI Use Grows, Attys' Misgivings Remain, Survey Says

    While adoption of artificial intelligence tools by legal professionals have surged this year, users remain concerned about overreliance, reputational risk and challenges adapting to the technology, according to a report Wednesday commissioned by insurance company Embroker.

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    New Zum General Counsel Embraces Tech Law Innovation

    Loving to act dynamically, solve problems and think creatively, JoAnn Covington found herself drawn to the martial arts as well as technology law. They helped shape who she is.

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    Former Dinsmore Managing Partner To Join Kroger As GC

    Ahead of the retirement of its longtime general counsel at the end of the summer, The Kroger Co. has named former Dinsmore & Shohl LLP managing partner George Vincent as its new legal leader.

  • Ex-Boeing Atty's 'Toxic Leadership Style' Sinks Race Bias Suit

    A Washington federal judge tossed a lawsuit from a former Boeing in-house attorney who said the company fired her because she is Asian and spoke up about compliance concerns, ruling she couldn't overcome testimony from colleagues who said she was "volatile" and had a "toxic leadership style."

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    Recalling Cam Findlay, Legal Chief At Aon, Medtronic, ADM

    After his death earlier this month at age 65, friends and colleagues are remembering D. Cameron "Cam" Findlay III, the former lead in-house attorney for companies including Archer-Daniels-Midland and Aon, as a witty general counsel who mentored his legal teams with kindness and integrity.

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    Ex-Airbnb GC To Tackle Climate Change At Watershed

    The former general counsel at Airbnb and Chegg Inc. announced Monday that he has accepted a job as general counsel and global head of policy at Watershed, a six-year-old sustainability measurement platform.

  • Ex-J&J Atty Slams Bid To Dismiss Her Bias, Retaliation Suit

    A former Johnson & Johnson data privacy lawyer is urging a New Jersey federal court to keep alive her racial bias suit, arguing the pharmaceutical giant's dismissal bid is based on flawed legal arguments.

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    Debevoise Builds Tool To Help In-House Attys Assess AI Risk

    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is currently building a subscription platform to more efficiently assist in-house counsel with managing risks while adopting artificial intelligence tools.

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    Amazon's First GC Co-Launches Private Chatbot Company

    Amazon's first general counsel has joined forces with a patent attorney and a tech adviser to launch a personalized private artificial intelligence chatbot for individuals, the technology's creator announced Tuesday.

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    Ex-Deputy GC For Mike Pence Joins Holtzman Vogel In DC

    The former deputy general counsel for Mike Pence who worked for the onetime vice president when he was governor of Indiana has left his role with the Republican Attorneys General Association to join Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak PLLC.

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    Pa. Co. Air Products Hires General Counsel From BASF

    Pennsylvania-based industrial gas supplier Air Products and Chemicals Inc. has found its new legal leader from German chemical manufacturer BASF SE less than two weeks after its former general counsel resigned.

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    Survey Finds AI May Reshape Billable Hour's Reign In Law

    The legal industry's billing practices may soon undergo a seismic shift, as a survey of nearly 300 professionals highlights the growing influence of generative artificial intelligence, with many predicting the end of the billable hour's dominance.

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Expert Analysis

  • Overcoming US Law Firms' Hesitancy To Enter Indian Market Author Photo

    Successful private equity exits with strong returns have solidified India's buyout market as an increasingly attractive destination for future investments, offering compelling reasons for the U.S. legal community to overcome its caution on the country's markets, says Vaishali Movva at Eimer Stahl.

  • Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Make A Plan For The Year Author Photo

    While firms are busy allocating resources and assessing client demand, individual attorneys should use the start of the year to slow down and create a personal business plan, which can be accomplished with a few steps, say Elizabeth Gooch, Teri Robshaw and Chris Newman at McDermott.

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    Talking Mental Health: Caring For Everyone As A Firm Leader Author Photo

    Reid Phillips at Brooks Pierce discusses how he manages the pressure of running a law firm, how sources of stress in the legal industry have changed over the past decade, and what firm leaders should do to help manage burnout and mental health issues among employees.

  • How Firms Can Use LinkedIn To Aid Marketing Efforts In 2025 Author Photo

    LinkedIn has several features law firms can use to showcase their capabilities and thought leadership to reach prospective and existing clients, including the Event and Live features, says Sofia Millar at Reputation Ink.

  • Talking Mental Health: Managing Emotions In Trauma Cases Author Photo

    Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm discusses what motivates her to represent victims of catastrophic injuries, how she copes with the emotional toll of such cases, and what other attorneys taking on similar cases can do to protect their mental well-being.

  • Strategies For Successful Law Firm Mergers In 2025 Author Photo

    Law firms are expected to continue consolidating in the year to come, and because these mergers require a different kind of playbook, firm leaders must carefully consider office culture nuances, professional services economics and talent retention strategy before any merger, say directors at FTI Consulting.

  • Making Legal Cents: Winning More Work In A Crowded Market Author Photo

    In a market where clients have more options, tighter budgets and higher expectations, firms must figure out how to differentiate themselves without discounting their rates, and several practical strategies for pitching, pricing and early-engagement communication can help, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.

  • Best Practices For Implementing Firm Revenue Cycle Roles Author Photo

    Law firm revenue cycles are becoming more complex and time-consuming, but hiring dedicated revenue cycle personnel can help streamline the process and reduce the burden on attorneys, says Christine Indiano at Harbor Global.

  • Tips For Constructing Your Small-Law Exit Strategy Author Photo

    By initiating planning and processes to evaluate personal retirement goals and firm value early, longtime solo practitioners and small-firm owners can unlock a range of possibilities and potential buyers, setting up for a profitable exit and a rewarding transition, says Brent Daub at Gilson Daub.

  • Tips For Persuasive Briefs Beyond The Argument Section Author Photo

    When crafting an appellate brief, the focus for most lawyers is the argument section, but other sections also offer strategic opportunities to shape the court's perception of the case and favorably frame the issues, say attorneys at Frost Brown.

  • Ask A Mentor: Is Secondment A Good Career Move? Author Photo

    Kate Driscoll at Morrison Foerster suggests six questions to help candidates evaluate whether a secondment will benefit their career.

  • 3 Trends Reshaping Chief Marketing Officer Appointments Author Photo

    Recent approaches to hiring chief marketing officers demonstrate how firms are reimagining their marketing and business development frameworks to stay competitive and responsive to evolving client needs, says Murray Coffey at M Coffey.

  • Talking Mental Health: Working As A Mom Of An Autistic Son Author Photo

    Sarah Kovit Hanna at Assurant discusses how she balances the demands of her in-house role and the support needs of her son, who was diagnosed with autism, as a single mom, and reflects on how the legal industry can better support caretakers of family members who have special needs.

  • Ask A Mentor: How Can I Maximize My Pro Bono Impact? Author Photo

    Debbie Berman at Jenner & Block offers advice on how attorneys can make a meaningful impact on their communities through pro bono work while enhancing their professional development through strengthened client-facing skills, hands-on experience and more.

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    My Nonpracticing Law Job: Law Firm Marketer Author Photo

    Liz Bard Lindley at Jaffe PR shares how she went from a family law associate who helped write industry articles to a savvy legal public relations and marketing professional, and offers takeaways for any attorney who might not feel at home in their law practice and is considering alternative career paths.

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