Lyft, Facing Many Legal Issues, Looks Within for New Top Lawyer

Nov. 11, 2021, 1:09 AM UTC

Lyft Inc. has named a new legal chief as the ride-sharing company and competitor Uber Technologies Inc. continue to face litigation over its classification of drivers.

Lindsay Llewellyn, a vice president and associate general counsel at the company, was promoted as of Nov. 1 to general counsel. Lyft disclosed in a securities filing late Wednesday that Llewellyn has replaced its longtime general counsel Kristin Sverchek, who has moved into the position of president of business affairs.

Lyft said in a statement provided to Bloomberg Law that Llewellyn, who previously led its litigation team, has “guided the company through the numerous ...

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