“AXA XL has appointed Pamela Rosado as General Counsel, effective 8, February 2021. Ms. Rosado will report to Scott Gunter, CEO, AXA XL, and will be based in New York, USA. She takes on the role from interim General Counsel, Anthony Recine who will return to the position of Global Head of Litigation for AXA Group,” reports AXA XL in their Press Releases.

“Ms. Rosado joins from MetLife, Inc., where she held the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Counsel Litigation & Special Investigations, responsible for all litigation and employment law matters in the U.S as well as the Corporate Special Investigations Unit.”

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“Salesforce.com Inc. and Zendesk Inc., competitors in the customer service software space, are starting 2021 with new general counsels,” reports Brian Baxter in Bloomberg Law’s The United States Law Week.

“Salesforce has promoted Todd Machtmes, executive vice president of commercial legal, while Zendesk has hired Shanti Ariker, a former member of the Israeli Defense Forces and one-time general counsel of Salesforce’s philanthropic arm.”

“Machtmes will assume his new position Feb. 1, the same day that the president and chief legal officer, Amy Weaver, becomes chief financial officer at Salesforce. Machtmes has spent nearly the past 16 years at the cloud-based software company, which he joined in 2005 after spending five years in-house at Adobe Systems Inc.”

“Ariker takes over from Hasani Caraway, who left Zendesk in November to become the first in-house legal chief at software startup Notions Labs Inc.”

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“Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) announced today that Kimberly Warnica has been appointed senior vice president and general counsel, with an anticipated effective date of January 11, 2021,” posted Marathon Oil in their News Releases.

“Prior to returning to Marathon Oil, Ms. Warnica was Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary at Alta Mesa Resources, Inc. since 2018. Prior to Alta Mesa, Ms. Warnica served in several positions in the Marathon Oil legal department from 2016 to 2018, including Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary. Prior to Marathon Oil, Ms. Warnica served as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary at Freeport-McMoRan Oil & Gas (formerly Plains Exploration and Production Company). She started her career at Andrews Kurth LLP (now known as Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP).”

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“Laura S. Hertzog has been appointed general counsel for Noodle, announced CEO John Katzman, bringing a broad range of legal expertise in higher education law, labor and employment matters, compliance and diversity and inclusion to the nation’s leading online higher education network. Over the past two years, Noodle has launched as many online programs at elite universities as all of its competitors combined,” posted Noodle in Cision’s News Releases.

“Hertzog brings more than 25 years of experience in higher education, litigation, and work with public and private entities to Noodle. Most recently General Counsel for William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ, Hertzog was formerly Special Counsel to the President and Dean of Faculty and Staff Relations at Hunter College, the largest college in the City University of New York (CUNY) system, where she previously served as Dean for Diversity and Compliance and Special Assistant to the President for Campus Relations.”

“Hertzog was also the Director of EEO/Diversity & Inclusion Executive Education Programs for Cornell University ILR School, and as Director of Global Diversity for Credit Suisse First Boston, she led the bank’s diversity and inclusion initiatives.”

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“Patient Square Capital, a dedicated health care investment firm, announced today that Adam Fliss has joined the firm as a Founding Partner and General Counsel. The addition of Mr. Fliss, who is deeply experienced in law, private equity and health care, will help advance Patient Square’s goal of investing in and partnering with great companies that improve patient lives,” posted Patient Square Capital in News.

“Mr. Fliss will become the third Founding Partner of Patient Square, joining Jim Momtazee, Managing Partner, and Maria Walker, Founding Partner and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to Patient Square, Mr. Fliss was the General Counsel of TPG Capital, the private equity platform of alternative asset firm TPG.”

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“It’s been a tumultuous year for in-house legal chiefs. The coronavirus pandemic led many companies to cut law department pay or headcount while increasing workload. Several leading general counsel added job titles or got new gigs. Others left the in-house world completely,” writes Caroline Spiezio in Thomson Reuters Westlaw Today.

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“Marquette University named the former top attorney at Harley-Davidson Inc. as its new vice president and general counsel,” reports Sari Lesk in Milwaukee Business Journal’s Education.

“Paul Jones starts Jan. 4 in his new position. He spent 10 years as an executive officer for the Milwaukee-based motorcycle manufacturer. There, he managed Harley’s global legal risk and oversaw the company’s legal matters, according to the Milwaukee university.”

“The Milwaukee Business Journal named Jones a top corporate counsel in 2019. Jones left Harley-Davidson last year as its chief legal officer and chief compliance officer.”

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“University of North Georgia President Bonita Jacobs has announced Reggie Lampkin as the new university general counsel, effective Jan. 1,” reports Sylvia Carson of UNG in WGAU Radio’s Local News.

“He brings varied experience to the role of general counsel, including litigation, compliance with federal educational laws, contract review, licensing and intellectual property rights agreements, and personnel and policy matters.”

“Lampkin joins UNG from the Georgia Department of Education, where he has served as the lead attorney for finance and business administration since 2014. In addition, from 2012 to 2014 he served as assistant legal counsel for Kennesaw State University supporting the areas of student affairs, athletics and contracts and assisting with employee matters.”

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“American Tire Distributors (ATD), one of the largest independent tire distributors in the U.S., has named Carol Genis, formerly with Twentieth Century Fox Television, as its new chief legal officer and general counsel executive,” released ATD in aftermarketNews’ Personnel.

“Genis brings more than 25 years of experience in successfully managing legal and business affairs, corporate transactions, mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, financings, operations, compliance, corporate governance matters, intellectual property and complex litigation for public and privately held companies across a range of industries.”

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“Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: KPTI), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company pioneering novel cancer therapies, today announced the appointment of Michael Mano as Senior Vice President, General Counsel. Mr. Mano brings over 15 years of legal experience and previously served as Counsel, Business Development at Biogen Inc.,” was posted on Karyopharm Therapeutics’ Press Releases.

“Prior to Biogen, Mr. Mano served as Senior Counsel at Proskauer Rose LLP. Mr. Mano holds a Bachelor’s degree from Saint Michael’s College and a Juris Doctorate from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law.”

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Tractor Supply Company announced that Noni Ellison has been named Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. She “will join the Company’s Executive Committee, effective January 11, 2021. Ellison will report directly to Hal Lawton, President and CEO of Tractor Supply. In addition to managing the legal department, Ellison will also lead the Company’s risk management, government relations, licensing and quality assurance/customs compliance, as well as the Company’s environmental, social and governance efforts. Ellison succeeds Ben Parrish, who previously announced his plans to retire from the Company following the appointment of a successor and a transition period,” posted Tractor Supply Company in their Newsroom.

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The Securities and Exchange Commission announced December 8, 2020 “that Robert B. Stebbins will conclude his tenure as General Counsel in early January, after serving over three and a half years as the agency’s chief legal officer,” announced U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in a Press Release.

“During his tenure, Mr. Stebbins led the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), which includes over 150 professionals and is responsible for supporting a wide range of key functions across the agency. The office advises on all rulemaking, guidance and other Commission and staff policy matters; advises on all Commission enforcement actions; litigates non-enforcement matters and appeals on behalf of the agency; advises on matters related to the Commission’s budget, real estate leasing, intellectual property disputes, personnel and EEO proceedings, and labor relations and collective bargaining; and prepares Commission opinions in adjudications heard by the Commission. OGC also provides legal analysis and advice to the Commission, to the individual Commissioners and to the Commission’s five divisions and 24 offices as to the federal securities laws, administrative laws and other laws that affect independent agencies and as to judicial, legislative and other developments affecting the Commission’s mission and operations.”

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“The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced that Damien Atkins, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, will be resigning due to family illness effective January 31, 2021. In connection with his pending resignation, Mr. Atkins will step down from his General Counsel and Secretary role immediately and will focus on the transition of his responsibilities until his departure. James Turoff, currently Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, will serve as Acting General Counsel as the company completes its internal and external search process for Atkins’ successor,” released Hershey in their Recent News Releases.

“Atkins joined Hershey in 2018. In his role, Atkins led Hershey’s legal, government relations, corporate security and corporate secretary teams. He and his team helped protect the company during these socially and economically tumultuous times and navigate Hershey’s continued expansion into the better-for-you snacking category.”

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“The Fresh Market Inc. has named Carlos Clark SVP, general counsel and corporate secretary. In his new role, Clark will report to CEO Jason Potter,” reports Bridget Goldschmidt in Progressive Grocer’s Labor & Employment.

“Before joining The Fresh Market, Clark was VP, corporate and securities and assistant corporate secretary at Wyndham Destinations, the world’s largest vacation ownership and exchange company. Previously, he was associate general counsel and assistant corporate secretary at theme park and entertainment company SeaWorld Entertainment Inc., in which role he guided the company through various transactions and investor relations issues, as well as handling corporate governance and reporting responsibilities. Clark also brings to his latest position experience as a corporate and securities attorney for several Boston law firms, among them Goodwin Procter LLP and Goulston & Storrs.”

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“Salesforce.com Inc. is preparing to close what would be its biggest deal ever—and it plans to do so with a new finance chief,” report Nina Trentmann and Mark Maurer in The Wall Street Journal’s CFO Journal.

“San Francisco-based Salesforce, which built a reputation around its customer relationship management software, Tuesday said President and Chief Financial Officer Mark Hawkins intends to retire from his role, effective Jan. 31.”

“The company on Tuesday also confirmed it would buy collaboration platform provider Slack Technologies Inc. in a $27.7 billion transaction.”

“Amy Weaver, president and chief legal officer at Salesforce.com Inc., will become chief financial officer of the company on Feb. 1.”

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“WilmerHale is pleased to announce the return to the firm of Boyd Johnson as a partner and key member of the firm’s market-leading white-collar investigations and litigation practices,” as announced on WilmerHale’s Insights & News.

“Mr. Johnson, who before his very successful previous tenure at WilmerHale was the Deputy United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, will rejoin the firm after serving as general counsel for Soros Fund Management (SFM), a leading private investment company.”

“With his extraordinary background as a former top federal prosecutor, a skilled private practitioner, and a general counsel, Mr. Johnson’s role at the firm will extend beyond white-collar and litigation matters and into WilmerHale’s financial institutions and transactional practices.”

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“Just before the coronavirus outbreak pushed pause on our regular daily lives, Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs named its first female executive committee chair in Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Young,” reports Sarah Shadburne in Louisville Business First’s Professional Services.

“Young, whose practice revolves around mergers and acquisitions, securities transactions and advising public and private clients on corporate and insurance matters, said that while law has a reputation for being a male-dominated industry, she’s seeing women rise to the top every day.”

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“IAC (NASDAQ: IAC) today announced the appointment of Kendall Handler to Senior Vice President and General Counsel, succeeding Gregg Winiarski who will step down December 31, 2020 after more than a decade in the General Counsel role. Ms. Handler, who currently serves as Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions Counsel at IAC, will take on the General Counsel position effective January 1, 2021, overseeing all legal, compliance and human resources functions for the company,” IAC provided to Cision PR Newswire.

“Ms. Handler joined IAC in 2017 as lead M&A Counsel, and in that role has led some of IAC’s largest transactions, including its acquisition of Care.com and its $1 billion investment in MGM.”

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New York-listed Penn National Gaming has confirmed that long-standing general counsel Carl Sottosanti will retire at the end of this year, posted Penn National in their Press Releases.

Sottosanti will retire as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary on 31 December after 17 years’ service at Penn National.

He will be replaced by experienced legal executive Harper Ko, who will join Penn National from Everi at the beginning of next year, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

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Exton, Pennsylvania-based West Pharmaceutical Services has recruited Kimberly Banks MacKay as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, effective December 8, 2020, posted West in their Press Releases.

“Ms. MacKay joins West from The Segal Group, a privately held firm specializing in employee benefits and investment consulting where she served as Senior Vice President General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Prior to Segal, she served for over 15 years in roles of increasing responsibility at Novartis, including Head U.S. Legal for Novartis Business Services, Deputy Compliance Officer for Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation and Lead Counsel for a large Novartis business unit. Before joining Novartis, Kim practiced securities law at MetLife, Lucent Technologies and Milbank in New York. She also held a Federal clerkship and spent several years in commercial banking.”

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