Wake Up Call: Volkswagen North America Gets a New Legal Chief

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• Volkswagen Group of America Inc., the North American subsidiary of the German auto giant, announced that deputy general counsel for product liability and regulatory affairs Antony “Tony” Klapper has been promoted to general counsel. Klapper, a former Kirkland & Ellis and Reed Smith partner who succeeds Stephan Halstrup in the role, will help the company “navigate an increasingly complex legal and regulatory environment.” (Volkswagen)
• Sullivan & Cromwell litigation partner Brian Glueckstein has billed more than 4,000 hours ...