New York Football Giants Get New Top Lawyer Amid NFL Playoffs

Jan. 17, 2023, 7:00 PM UTC

The New York Giants, having secured their first postseason berth since 2016, are looking to push forward to the Super Bowl with a new head of the team’s legal unit.

Richard Hernandez was elevated this month to general counsel of the National Football League franchise. Hernandez, who didn’t respond to a request for comment, confirmed his promotion in a recent message posted to his LinkedIn profile. The front office page of the Giants’ website also lists his new legal chief role.

Hernandez, a former chair of the antitrust and sports practices at McCarter & English, was hired by the Giants ...

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