WeWork’s Chief Legal Officer Berrent Is In Talks to Depart

WeWork Chief Legal Officer Jennifer Berrent is in discussions to leave the co-working startup, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Berrent, who was co-president in addition to her legal role when the company filed to go public last year, is in early talks about a departure during the first quarter of 2021, said one of the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private information. Transition plans aren’t yet set, this person added.

A WeWork spokeswoman declined to comment and said Berrent declined to comment.

Jennifer Berrent

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Berrent, who previously held roles at WeWork including chief culture officer, ...