General Counsel
Craig Morford Elected General Counsel and Corporate VP Exxon Mobil Corporation
NewsExxon Mobil Corporation’s “board of directors has elected Craig Morford as vice president and general counsel for the company. Morford is currently deputy general counsel.
Bacardi Limited Welcomes Beverage Industry Veteran Todd Grice as General Counsel
NewsBacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held spirits company, today announces the appointment of Todd Grice as Senior Vice President and General Counsel.
Cox Enterprises Announces New General Counsel
NewsCox Enterprises has named Jennifer Hightower as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.
Principle Business Enterprises Names Bell General Counsel, VP
NewsPrinciple Business Enterprises Inc. has announced the promotion of Tricia Bell to general counsel and vice president, strategic risk management.
Bradley W. Johnson Appointed General Counsel of Fuel Tech
NewsFuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTEK) announced that Bradley W. Johnson, 55, formerly Assistant General Counsel of Fuel Tech, has been elected Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Fuel Tech effective October 1, 2020.
BBSI Appoints First General Counsel
NewsNasdaq-listed Barrett Business Services (BBSI) has appointed James Potts to the newly created position of executive vice president and general counsel. He reports to CEO Gary Kramer.
The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company Names Two General Counsels
NewsThe Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company (Penn Mutual), a Fortune 1000 company, announced the promotion of Frank Best to General Counsel, Insurance and Corporate Secretary and the promotion of Ann-Marie Mason to General Counsel, Asset Management and Broker/Dealer.
Americor Appoints EVP General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
NewsAmericor welcomed its newest team member, Nima Vahdat, as EVP General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer. He will be responsible for all legal affairs for the company and advise regarding compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Dicerna Appoints Ling Zeng as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
NewsDicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leading developer of investigational ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) therapeutics appoints of Ling Zeng as chief legal officer and secretary and a member of the Company’s executive leadership team.
EPA General Counsel Announces Departure from Agency
NewsThe EPA’s top lawyer, Matthew Z. Leopold, is leaving the agency after a nearly three-year stint and a mixed record in the courtroom.
Regions’ Mehlman Joins Bank of the West
NewsHope Mehlman has started work as general counsel and corporate secretary at Bank of the West.
In-House Counsel on the Move: Robinhood Swipes Compliance Heads from Fidelity, Wells
NewsIn-house hiring at fintech companies is showing no sign of letting up, and Robinhood Markets Inc is doing more than its fair share to keep up the trend.
Kelly® Announces Appointment of New General Counsel
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Kelly, a global leader in providing workforce solutions, today announced the appointment of Vanessa Williams as Senior Vice President and General Counsel.
Invitation: SCCE’s 19th Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute

Event, Sept. 14-16, 2020
The first ever virtual CEI will have the great speakers and content you’ve come to expect at the in-person event with 100+ education sessions over 3 days.
Covetrus Appoints Jamey Seely General Counsel
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Covetrus (NASDAQ: CVET), a global leader in animal-health technology and services, announces the appointment of Jamey Seely as general counsel and corporate secretary, reporting to Dustin Finer, chief administrative officer at Covetrus.
Allstate Announces Rhonda Ferguson to Join as General Counsel
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Rhonda Ferguson will join the The Allstate Corporation as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective Sept. 28.
Google Promotes Halimah DeLaine Prado To General Counsel
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Google announced that Halimah DeLaine Prado, a 14-year veteran of the company, has been promoted to serve as its General Counsel.
Turning Point Brands Names General Counsel Successor
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NYSE-listed Turning Point Brands has picked Brittani Cushman to be its next general counsel.
Major, Lindsey & Africa Recruits General Counsel for Congressional Federal Credit Union
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Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA) has placed Rod Boddie as general counsel for Congressional Federal Credit Union in Oakton, VA.
In-House Counsel on the Move: Fintech Flurry Continues with Plaid and Robinhood Hires
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A flood of fintech in-house counsel hires continued this week, with announcements from both Plaid Inc and Robinhood Markets Inc.