Letter from the Publisher
Josh Schimmels
Welcome to our twelfth annual special section honoring the leading general counsel in the Los Angeles area for 2022. Considering the fact that the Los Angeles region has long been known for its status as a hub for legal thought leaders and expert attorneys, being a standout in the in-house field for our many iconic businesses in the region is particularly impressive.
Our celebration of these examples of legal leadership excellence took place at our Corporate Counsel Awards earlier this month, on Thursday, October 27th at the Millennium Biltmore. The Los Angeles Business Journal honored the accomplishments and significant roles that these business attorneys play in the success of their enterprises.
Candidates in various categories were recognized for exceptional legal skill and achievement across the full spectrum of responsibility, exemplary leadership and for contributions to the Los Angeles community at large.
In the following pages, we share biographical information on the honorees and finalists from what was a truly inspirational event, and shed additional light on some of the premier examples of corporate counsel practitioners among us today.
Special thanks to our two Diamond Sponsors: Greenberg Gross LLP and USC Gould School of Law for their support of this program, and the entire legal community. We hope you enjoy this special section, which contains some unique insights on what exactly it means to be a leading in-house attorney in today’s business climate.
CORPORATE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR – PUBLIC COMPANY
Honoree
Leah Weil – Sony Pictures Entertainment
CORPORATE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR – LARGE PRIVATE COMPANY
Honoree
Lisa Gok – Cetera Financial Group
CORPORATE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR – MID-SIZED PRIVATE COMPANY
Honoree
Todd Davis – Los Angeles Rams
CORPORATE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR – GROWING COMPANY
Honoree
Rob Rader – Ovation LLC
CORPORATE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR – NONPROFIT/GOVERNMENT/ MUNICIPAL
Honoree
Carla Ford – U.S.VETS
CORPORATE COUNSEL TO WATCH OF THE YEAR
Honoree
Ismael Bautista – Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas)
For the list of Finalists:
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Inside This Supplement
Navigating the Rough Water Ahead for California Employers
For California employers, the constantly evolving legal landscape is a persistent challenge, and even the most diligent and conscientious employer can be caught
off guard…Read More
Corporate Legal Departments See Shifting and Evolving Roles
When the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) last year conducted its Chief Legal Officer Survey, it found ever-increasing roles and responsibilities of CLOs as key business partners….Read More
New Framework for Sustainable DEI Solutions Announced by Minority Corporate Counsel Association
Last week, in celebration of its 25th Anni- versary, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) announced MCCAÂ Approved, a dynamic new framework for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) that will provide….Read More
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