The longtime general counsel at the Bank of New York Mellon Corp. earned nearly $7.7 million in 2025, with a large chunk of his total compensation coming from stock awards, according to a securities filing Thursday.
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BNY's GC Pocketed Almost $7.7M In 2025, Mostly In Stock

By Michele Gorman

The longtime general counsel at the Bank of New York Mellon Corp. earned nearly $7.7 million in 2025, with a large chunk of his total compensation coming from stock awards, according to a securities filing Thursday.

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Choice Hotels Deputy GC Checks In As New Legal Leader

By Christine DeRosa

Lodging franchisor Choice Hotels International Inc. has promoted one of its longtime attorneys to serve as its new legal leader ahead of its current general counsel's retirement planned for later this spring.

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Delta Promotes Longtime Exec, Legal Chief To President Role

By Emily Johnson

Delta is promoting its chief external affairs officer, who also serves as the airline's chief legal officer, to the role of president, the Atlanta-based company said Thursday in announcing a series of leadership changes.

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Baker Botts Adds Ex-Edison Electrical Executive To DC Team

By Jack Rodgers

Baker Botts LLP has hired a former executive director from the Edison Electric Institute, an association that represents investor-owned electric power companies, where he worked for more than a decade and recently focused on coordinating engagement with federal agencies on climate and energy issues.

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