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Snap taps longtime outside counsel Zachary Briers as new legal chief

Snap is hiring Munger Tolles partner Zachary Briers as general counsel, reinforcing deep outside-counsel ties as Michael O’Sullivan exits after eight years marked by heavy litigation and regulatory scrutiny.

Nov 20, 2025
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U.S. Layoffs Slip as Hiring Plans Hit 16-Year Lows
U.S. Layoffs Slip as Hiring Plans Hit 16-Year Lows

Layoff announcements declined in September, yet year-to-date hiring intentions languish at their weakest level since 2009.

Oct 05, 2025
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Shift in US Law Firm Hiring Practices Amid Economic Uncertainty

US law firms are adjusting their hiring strategies, reducing summer associate roles and recruiting earlier to secure top talent, amidst economic fluctuations.

Mar 12, 2025
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IBM's New Legal Chief Anne Robinson Earns Nearly $10M in First Six Months

IBM's new chief legal officer, Anne Robinson, earned nearly $10M in her first six months, making her one of the company's top-paid executives.

Mar 11, 2025
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Boeing Slashes CLO's Pay as Safety Crisis Deepens

Boeing cuts CLO Brett Gerry’s pay by 48% amid renewed safety concerns and financial losses following the Alaska Airlines 737 Max door plug incident.

Mar 10, 2025
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Dropbox CLO Exiting After 13 Years, New Legal Chief Named

Dropbox CLO Bart Volkmer to step down after 13 years, replaced by VP of product counseling and privacy, William Yoon.

Mar 07, 2025
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Citizens Financial Group Appoints Michelle Moosally as General Counsel

Citizens Financial Group names Michelle Moosally as General Counsel, strengthening its legal leadership amid strategic expansion

Mar 03, 2025
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Sirius XM Hires Richard Baer as CLO

Richard Baer, former legal chief of Airbnb and Liberty Media, returns from retirement to join Sirius XM as EVP and General Counsel.

Feb 19, 2025
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Shifts in Partner Retention and Mobility Within Elite Law Firms

A handful of Big Law firms known for partner retention are seeing unexpected departures in 2025, highlighting vulnerabilities in compensation structures and market shifts.

Feb 15, 2025
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California Bar Faces $2 Million Cost Hike for 2025 Exam

The July 2025 bar exam might cost the California Bar millions more than planned. The current July quote is $4.4 million, while the bar expected $2.4 million, with negotiations ongoing.

Jan 09, 2025
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GCs Face Mounting Pressures in 2025 Amid Regulatory and Geopolitical Turmoil

The general counsel's job is set to get tougher, with regulatory changes, geopolitical turmoil, and sweeping technological changes continuing and intensifying into 2025.

Jan 09, 2025
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Jasmine Singh Joins Ironclad as General Counsel

Jasmine Singh, a veteran legal executive with experience at Pinterest, Patreon, and Binti, has been named General Counsel at Ironclad, a leading CLM platform.

Dec 03, 2024
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