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Lennox International Inc., known for its cooling and refrigeration systems, has announced that John Torres, executive vice president and chief legal officer, will retire effective Feb. 28 after 16 years with the company and will be replaced by his deputy general counsel on Jan. 1.
Norton Rose Fulbright announced that a pair of attorneys with more than 50 years of combined experience have joined it New York and St. Louis offices as senior counsel, in what it said will help clients navigate the increasingly complex cybersecurity and privacy areas of law.
East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, abruptly replaced its general counsel Thursday, with the university's chancellor announcing in a memo to faculty and staff that the school's deputy general counsel had been tapped to take the top lawyer's spot on an interim basis while a permanent replacement is sought.
Australia-based gambling machine manufacturer Aristocrat Leisure announced Thursday that the company's deputy chief legal officer has been elevated to the chief legal officer role following her predecessor's retirement.
Telecommunications software provider Syniverse announced that an experienced attorney who spent nearly two decades in-house at Verizon has been named executive vice president and chief legal officer.
Professional services firm Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP has brought on an adviser with broad experience in business, education and technology law, in a move to bolster the firm's expanding San Diego office and its national government advocacy and contracting practice, according to a Thursday announcement.
The former general counsel for Moody's Corp. was sentenced Thursday to eight months in prison for willfully failing to file federal income tax returns for four years in which he collected $54 million in income.
Connecticut-headquartered Aircastle Ltd., a company that acquires, leases and sells commercial jet aircrafts to airlines around the globe, will have a new legal leader in 2025.
The Delaware Supreme Court has denied a limited practice application filed by an in-house attorney for a real estate closing services company, in part because the business doesn't have an office in the state.
The integration of generative AI is fundamentally transforming how legal professionals manage their daily tasks, with many anticipating that these AI-driven efficiencies will lessen the reliance on billable hours, according to a survey report posted Thursday.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Hester Peirce on Wednesday detailed her vision for a compliance advisory committee that would give the agency a way to collect and evaluate concerns about new rules from in-house compliance staff.
OpenAI Inc. has brought on Uber Technologies Inc.'s chief ethics and compliance officer to head up its compliance department as it works to "build on [its] ongoing efforts to responsibly advance AI," the company said Tuesday.
Memphis, Tennessee-based First Horizon Corp. announced that a Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz PC partner has been hired as the company's deputy general counsel, adding that he will be elevated to general counsel at the start of 2025.
Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth PC has added a former fintech general counsel and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission attorney, reinforcing the firm's offerings for companies facing enforcement investigations or grappling with other compliance issues.
Arxada and its general counsel struck back at a former in-house attorney's claims in a New Jersey state court lawsuit that the specialty chemicals company unlawfully dismissed her in the days after she talked about taking leave to recover from a miscarriage.
For global tech startup Matillion, hiring a new head of legal resulted in the company replacing its contract lifecycle management, or CLM, tool within the year. Here, Law360 Pulse takes a look at what spurred the change.
Former President Donald Trump’s vows to “shatter the deep state” if he’s reelected could affect attorneys who work for the federal government through his plans to overhaul agencies and reclassify certain government employees.
A trio of groups led by the American Economic Liberties Project on Tuesday pressed the State Bar of California to investigate former Google general counsel Kent Walker for "coaching" the company to "engage in widespread and illegal destruction of records relevant to multiple ongoing federal trials."
Richard N. Winfield, a U.S. First Amendment lawyer who represented The Associated Press for three decades and died Tuesday at age 91, is being remembered as a champion of freedom of expression for journalists around the world.
People with disabilities still face challenges when pursuing a legal career, but law firms, law schools, bar associations and corporate legal departments can take steps to help advance disability equality, according to panelists speaking Tuesday for National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Among the latest cyber trends, more criminals are using generative artificial intelligence, launching more attacks on corporations and leading to public companies disclosing greater amounts of information about cybersecurity, according to a recent Ernst & Young look at Fortune 100 companies.
Balch & Bingham LLP announced that a veteran energy attorney with more than two decades of experience rejoined the firm's Atlanta office after a decade working at advisory firm The Taffrail Group.
For decades, a handful of New York-based law firms thoroughly dominated the national consciousness when it came to power, profitability and prestige. But in today's legal market, increased movement of partners and clients from one firm to the next has begun to shake things up and create opportunities for go-getters to ascend the ranks.
As many BigLaw firms see their revenues climb ever higher, we highlight those that reported topping the billion-dollar mark in the most recent calendar year.
Clients flock to firms with prestigious reputations, and so does top talent. Here are this year's Law360 Pulse Prestige Leaders — the 100 firms the industry recognizes for their prominence, power and distinction
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 MarketerLiz 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.
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.
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.
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.
To meet the demands of an evolving legal market and changing client expectations, law firms must not only embrace innovation, but also find ways to accelerate adoption and mitigate risks in an industry historically resistant to change, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
Sabina Lippman at CenterPeak discusses steps BigLaw partners can take when considering a move or announcing their departure to help navigate tricky compensation issues and remain on good terms with their current partners.
Jennifer Hoekstra at Aylstock Witkin shares the tough conversations about timing, goals, logistics and values involved in her family's decision that she would build her career as a litigator and law firm partner while her husband stepped back from his own litigation role to stay home with their children.
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My Nonpracticing Law Job: Legal Commentary GhostwriterWayne Pollock at Copo Strategies shares how he went from overworked Am Law 50 associate to owner of a legal thought leadership ghostwriting service, and provides four lessons for anyone who might be considering launching a business within the legal industry.
Gary Parsons at Brooks Pierce offers advice for young lawyers seeking trial experience in an environment where fewer cases make it to trial, including how to build their reputations, set their expectations and pick the right firm.
New Era ADR co-founder Collin Williams discusses his journey navigating a clinical depression diagnosis, how this experience affected his leadership style, and what the legal industry can do to better support attorneys with mental health conditions.
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My Nonpracticing Law Job: Career And Wellness CoachTara Rhoades at The Sanity Plea shares how she went from BigLaw partner to legal industry career and wellness coach, and explains how attorneys can use their capabilities, knowledge and professional networks to pursue coaching themselves, or bring refreshed meaning and purpose to their current roles.
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Talking Mental Health: Tackling Stress As A Practice LeaderConstance Rhebergen at Bracewell discusses how she handles the stress of being a practice chair, how sources of stress have changed in the legal industry over the past decade and what law firms can do to protect attorney mental health.
In the face of a dispersed and changing workforce with Generation Z entering the scene, law firms should consider some practical strategies to revitalize their cultures, provide meaningful mentorship and safeguard their knowledge bases, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
One of the most effective ways firms can ensure their summer associate programs are a success is by engaging in a timely and meaningful evaluation process and being intentional about when, how and by whom feedback should be provided, say Caroline Cimei and Erica Fine at Shutts & Bowen.