In-House


  • Comcast Legal Chief's Comp Jumps To $14M In 2024

    Philadelphia-based media giant Comcast's top attorney saw his compensation rise to $14.1 million in 2024, about $3 million more than the previous year, a securities filing Friday shows.

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

    A former general counsel for Webster Bank received a four-year sentence behind bars after he pled guilty to embezzling $7.4 million. Meanwhile, regulators who oversee data privacy enforcement in California, Colorado and Oregon are pushing for companies to be more responsive and open to investigative inquiries. These are some of the stories in corporate legal news you may have missed in the past week.​

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    AI Startup GC With Google Ties Talks Future Of Tech

    Tim Hwang was working as a software engineer in 2010 when he sensed that tech, especially artificial intelligence, was about to take on a major role in law. So he enrolled in law school.

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    Atlanta Braves CLO Went Home With $1.8M In 2024

    The Atlanta Braves executive vice president and chief legal officer Gregory J. Heller earned almost $1.8 million in 2024, a new securities filing shows.

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    How A Musical Theater Kid Became A Legal Tech Co. Founder

    Earlier this month, Jacqueline Schafer, founder and CEO of Clearbrief, a generative artificial intelligence-powered legal drafting platform, returned to the American Bar Association Techshow startup pitch competition stage to sing a parody of "Defying Gravity" from "Wicked."

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    Chipotle's Legal Chief Saw Close To $11M In Comp Last Year

    The chief legal officer and general counsel of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. received roughly $10.7 million in total compensation for 2024, according to a public filing from Friday.

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    IHeartMedia Names Veteran Media Atty As Legal Chief

    IHeartMedia Inc., has found itself a new legal leader from Venu Sports, replacing its previous chief legal officer who left to join Comcast Corp. off-shoot SpinCo.

  • Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz

    This was another action-packed week for the legal industry as attorneys took on new roles and BigLaw firms expanded their offerings. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.

  • Ex-Bank GC Gets 4-Year Sentence In $7.4M Fraud Scheme

    A former Webster Bank general counsel and corporate secretary was sentenced Thursday to four years behind bars after pleading guilty to spending nearly eight years embezzling $7.4 million and funneling at least some of the money through his personal attorney trust accounts.

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    New Asset Manager Picks Veteran Atty As General Counsel

    Newly launched Witt Lake Asset Management has found its legal leader in the longtime former general counsel for Syncora Holdings Ltd. and its subsidiaries.

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    Legal Chiefs Boosting Budgets To Tackle Global Uncertainty

    In this era of economic volatility, most major companies are turning to their general counsel for a strategic response and are increasing their legal department budgets to do it, according to a global survey released Thursday.

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    GC For Ga. Driver Service Agency Elevated To Commissioner

    The board of directors of the Georgia Department of Driver Services has elected its general counsel and assistant deputy commissioner of legal and regulatory affairs as the department's commissioner, Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced Wednesday.

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    Jackson Lewis Adds Associate GC For Chewy In Miami

    A former associate general counsel at pet company Chewy returned to her private practice roots as a principal at employment law firm Jackson Lewis PC in Miami.

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    Tariffs Are 'A Compelling Event' For Legal Tech Adoption

    Legal technology's ability to track and quickly analyze regulatory changes makes it a compelling solution for organizations that are abruptly navigating new tariffs, and experts say both vendors and law firms should quickly embrace these tools.

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    Resorts World Las Vegas Names Chief Compliance Officer

    Resorts World Las Vegas has tapped a gambling law attorney with decades of experience as its new chief compliance officer.

  • CEOs Urge SEC To Ban Political Activists' Proxy Proposals

    The Business Roundtable on Wednesday urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Congress to quickly reform the shareholder proposal process for public companies, including by banning activists' proposals relating to environmental, social and political issues, saying proxy statements have become "battlegrounds for political debates."

  • Ex-SEC Counsel Joins Blockchain Co. Plume Network As GC

    Plume Network, a blockchain project focused on real-world assets like gold, mineral interests and private credit funds, has hired a former senior special counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as its general counsel, the project announced Wednesday.

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    Morgan Stanley's Capital Markets Lead Joins A&O Shearman

    Allen Overy Shearman Sterling has hired the former head of capital markets legal at Morgan Stanley as a partner in its capital markets practice in New York City, the firm recently announced.

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    The Office Is Back, But Are Lawyers On Board?

    The tug-of-war over remote work is far from over, but the latest data from Law360 Pulse's March survey indicates law firms are more comfortable laying down rules requiring at least some office attendance — and lawyers, for the most part, are learning to live with them.

  • Andersen Names Ex-DXC GC As Its New Legal Chief

    Financial services firm Andersen announced Wednesday it is welcoming five industry veterans to its leadership ranks, including the former general counsel at DXC Technology as head of its legal team.

  • Boeing Annual Meeting Faces Safety, Dueling DEI Issues

    While confronting its safety issues and still trying to settle the federal charges in a deferred prosecution agreement, The Boeing Co. faces two unrelated shareholder resolutions dealing with DEI matters at its annual virtual meeting on Thursday.

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    O'Melveny Brings On Former Lenovo IP Litigation Leader

    O'Melveny & Myers LLP announced Wednesday it has bolstered its intellectual property and technology practice with the addition of an experienced litigator who most recently oversaw global IP litigation for technology company Lenovo.

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    More New Law School Grads Found Jobs Last Year

    The portion of 2024 graduates from U.S. law schools who had secured jobs making use of their degrees 10 months after graduation rose 1.7% compared to a similar analysis performed for 2023 graduates, according to data released Wednesday by the American Bar Association.

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    Match Group CLO Earned $6M In First Few Months

    The chief legal counsel of online dating giant Match Group earned around $6.1 million in total compensation since joining the company late last year, according to a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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    Associates Feel Partners' Absence In Return To Office

    While law firms continue to push return-to-office policies, recruiters say they have yet to see mass departures in response. The real friction point for associates, they noted, is with senior partners.

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Expert Analysis

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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.

  • The Case For Keeping The Gas On Deputy GC Compensation Author Photo

    In recent years, the deputy general counsel role has expanded and become increasingly vital in organizations across the globe, and companies should consider a few ways to retain this top talent, including by offering competitive compensation that reflects projected increases, says Heather Fine at Major Lindsey.

  • Talking Mental Health: The View From Life After BigLaw Author Photo

    Life coach and author Wendy Tamis Robbins discusses why she left a career in BigLaw to work in the professional well-being space after finding freedom from anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and substance use disorders, and highlights two changes the legal industry should implement to address attorneys' mental health.

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