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Ex‑Novartis Atty Wins Revival Of Whistleblower Claims
The New Jersey state appeals court on Thursday revived five whistleblower claims brought by a former Novartis compliance attorney, finding that a trial judge wrongly treated a years‑long pattern of alleged retaliation as discrete, time‑barred events rather than a continuous campaign culminating in her 2021 termination.
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Sports Platform Underdog Hires Legal Chief From Crypto.com
The former law chief at cryptocurrency exchange company Crypto.com has landed the chief legal officer role at Underdog, the fantasy betting website, as it expands its U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission‑regulated sports prediction markets.
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Open Banking Adds Ex-FCA General Counsel To Board
Open Banking Ltd. said Thursday that it has appointed a former general counsel at the Financial Conduct Authority as an independent non-executive director to its board.
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FBI Assistant GC Joins FBI Alum At Fenwick
Fenwick & West LLP has hired the former assistant general counsel of the FBI, who will work as a counsel to support technology and life sciences companies and who is rejoining the former FBI director's chief of staff in the Washington, D.C., office.
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Williams-Sonoma GC Earned $4.2M In 2025 Compensation
The executive vice president, general counsel and secretary of Williams-Sonoma Inc., earned nearly $4.2 million in total compensation last year, according to a securities filing.
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How Brighton Marine's First-Ever GC Grew Into The COO Role
Adam Hellman has experienced several "firsts" since he joined Brighton Marine less than a year ago — including serving as the first-ever general counsel and chief operating officer at the veterans-focused nonprofit, as well as navigating a novel issue related to a resident's hospice care.
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Which GCs Sold Stock In April? Venture Global And More
April showered some legal chiefs with stock sale profits, and Keith Larson at Venture Global soaked up $13.9 million last month. Meanwhile, Paul Mahon at United Therapeutics wiped up $9.5 million, and Chevron's R. Hewitt Pate reported earning $8.57 on his sales.
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Agilent Taps Danaher Deal Lawyer As Chief Legal Officer
Life sciences company Agilent Technologies Inc. has found a new top in-house attorney to lead its legal department after the recent resignation of its former chief legal officer.
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Workday Legal Chief Sees Pay Drop For 2nd Year In Row
The compensation of Workday Inc.'s legal chief declined for the second consecutive year to $7.8 million, according to a securities filing late Tuesday.
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Atlanta Housing Gives General Counsel Interim COO Post
Following the retirement of its longtime chief operating officer, the Atlanta Housing Authority said its general counsel will be appointed to the role on an interim basis while a permanent successor is selected.
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The Top Law Schools For Legal Industry Jobs: A Data Review
A law degree can lead to careers across law firms, government, business and public interest, according to the latest ABA data. See which schools stand out for placing graduates in BigLaw, federal and state clerkships, public interest roles and more.
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The Law School Legal Industry Job Tracker: Class Of 2025
Want to know which schools are sending the highest percentage of graduates to BigLaw? How big a slice are landing those prized clerkships in federal or state courts? Explore the ins and outs of law school graduate placement in our interactive graphic.
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Aiming For BigLaw? These Schools Deliver
Law school students continue to set their sights on law firm jobs post-graduation, with interest in BigLaw roles holding strong. Here's a look at how those preferences are playing out and which schools are sending the highest percentage of graduates directly to BigLaw.
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AT&T Finds 'Thousands Of Use Cases' For AI In-House
In-house counsel for AT&T said Wednesday that the company has found "thousands of use cases" for artificial intelligence models in intellectual property work, both in-house and for outside counsel.
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AT&T Creates An 'In-House Law Firm' To Test AI Tools
When AT&T's corporate legal team decided last summer that to stay competitive on AI they needed to create their own department dedicated to working with artificial intelligence tools, they used their many partnerships with outside firms as a model.
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Arada London Elevates Head Of Legal To Board As GC
Real estate developer Arada London said it has appointed its head of legal to the company's board of directors as general counsel.
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Ex-Google Legal Ops Leader Takes Reins At LegalEng
The former head of Google's legal operations team is taking the helm of the boutique legal services consulting firm LegalEng, the company announced Tuesday, saying the new leader will guide the firm as it expands beyond contract management to helping in-house teams more broadly with technology adoption.
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Ex-Sunrun Legal VP Joins Wilson Sonsini In San Francisco
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC announced Tuesday that the former vice president of legal at solar energy company Sunrun has joined the firm's San Francisco office as an energy and climate solutions partner.
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Ga. Eyewear Co.'s Legal Head Sees Comp Rise To $2M
The chief legal and strategy officer for National Vision Inc. saw a nearly 58% increase in total compensation, earning $2 million in 2025 after receiving more than $1.3 million in 2024.
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Squire Patton Adds Finance Atty In Dallas From JPMorgan
Squire Patton Boggs LLP has expanded its financial services offerings in Texas with the addition of a former assistant general counsel at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Sunstone Hotel Cuts GC Role In Exec Restructuring
Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc. announced the departure of its general counsel on May 5, saying that it is eliminating the position from its management structure amid a larger reshuffling.
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FCC Chair Carr Promotes 6 In Key Legal, Policy Roles
The Federal Communications Commission's staff are playing musical chairs, and it means high-level promotions for a half-dozen legal aides of agency chief Brendan Carr.
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Dell Technologies GC's Pay Package Fell To $10.2M Last Year
Dell Technologies Inc.'s legal leader saw his compensation drop to $10.2 million last fiscal year compared to over $11.4 million in fiscal year 2025, a Monday securities filing shows.
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SEC Floats Trump-Approved Semiannual Reporting Reg
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday proposed a regulation that will allow publicly traded companies to report their earnings every six months instead of every three, a policy championed by President Donald Trump for years and one that SEC leadership hopes will encourage more initial public offerings.
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Fox Rothschild Names New General Counsel
Fox Rothschild LLP's deputy general counsel and head of its Greensboro, North Carolina, office will assume the role of general counsel at the firm.
Expert Analysis
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How Firms Can Use LinkedIn To Aid Marketing Efforts In 2025
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.
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Talking Mental Health: Managing Emotions In Trauma Cases
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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.
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Strategies For Successful Law Firm Mergers In 2025
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.
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Making Legal Cents: Winning More Work In A Crowded Market
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.
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Best Practices For Implementing Firm Revenue Cycle Roles
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.
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Tips For Constructing Your Small-Law Exit Strategy
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.
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Tips For Persuasive Briefs Beyond The Argument Section
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.
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Ask A Mentor: Is Secondment A Good Career Move?
Kate Driscoll at Morrison Foerster suggests six questions to help candidates evaluate whether a secondment will benefit their career.
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3 Trends Reshaping Chief Marketing Officer Appointments
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.
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Talking Mental Health: Working As A Mom Of An Autistic Son
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.
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Ask A Mentor: How Can I Maximize My Pro Bono Impact?
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
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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The Case For Keeping The Gas On Deputy GC Compensation
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.
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Talking Mental Health: The View From Life After BigLaw
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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6 Essential Skills For Summer Associates To Land An Offer
Excerpt from Practical Guidance
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With full-time offer rates at the lowest point since 2012, summer associates must do all they can to distinguish themselves, starting with a few fundamentals — from the importance of asking clarifying questions to being honest about mistakes, says James Argionis at Cozen O'Connor.