New York 2026
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
Associate General Counsel | McKinsey & Company
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | PepsiCo
Vice President and Counsel | Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
Director of Regulatory (Mobility & Delivery) and Antitrust Litigation | Uber Technologies
EVP, businnes affairs and chief legal officer | BROOKLYN SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
VP legal affairs and general counsel North America | Hugo Boss
SVP, General counsel, Chief administration officer andamp; Corporate secretary | Unisys
Chief People Officer, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary | Edgewell Personal Care
Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | Spencer Stuart
Associate general counsel business and legal affairs, international | Roku
General counsel, corporate secretary and head of regulatory affairs | Supergoop!
Chief legal officer, chief ethics officer and secretary | Paychex
Executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary | Gartner
Executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary | Toshiba
Senior vice president, general counsel and secretary | PBF Energy
Executive vice president, co-general counsel and corporate secretary | TelevisaUnivision
Executive vice president, chief legal officer, corporate secretary | Progress Software
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer | Fiserv
Senior Director - Head of Legal Corporate | Patria Investments
Senior vice president, general counsel and chief labour relations officer | NYC Health + Hospitals
General counsel and secretary | The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundations
Managing director, chief legal officer and general counsel | General Atlantic
Executive vice president, chief legal officer and compliance officer. | Avantor
Deputy commissioner, baseball administration and chief legal officer | Major League Baseball
Executive vice president and general counsel and chief compliance officer | Embraer
Chief administrative officer and assistant corporate secretary | Primo Brands
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | Charter Communications
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | International Flavors and Fragrances
Director, counsel | Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking – Americas
Senior vice president, deputy general counsel and business and legal affairs | Icahn Enterprises
Chief Legal Officer & SVP of Talent | ICSC
Senior director, LATAM counsel, ethics and compliance correspondent | Christian Dior
Chief legal officer, chief ethics officer and secretary | Anheuser-Busch
Vice president, assistant general counsel and corporate secretary | The New York Times
Senior vice president, deputy general counsel, business and legal affairs | Warner Music Group
Partner and chief administrative, legal and compliance officer | Palladium Equity Partners
Senior executive vice president, chief legal and financial officer | Atlas Strategic Assets
General counsel and chief adminstrative officer | PwC US
New York City has always been a place where ambition meets opportunity. Defined by its energy, diversity and relentless momentum, it is a city shaped not only by its skyline, but by the individuals who lead within it.
The Legal 500 New York Powerlist 2026 celebrates those individuals within the legal community — the general counsel and senior in-house lawyers whose work continues to influence one of the world’s most dynamic commercial centres.
New York occupies a unique position within the global legal landscape. As a hub for finance, innovation and international commerce, the city presents organisations with both remarkable opportunities and increasing complexity. In this environment, the role of in-house counsel has never been more vital. Today’s legal leaders are not only responsible for safeguarding compliance and managing risk, but are also strategic advisers helping to guide their organisations through transformation, growth and uncertainty.
The lawyers recognised in this edition exemplify the evolving nature of the modern legal function. Their influence extends far beyond the traditional boundaries of legal practice. Through technical excellence, commercial awareness and thoughtful leadership, they play a central role in shaping corporate strategy, fostering responsible governance and supporting innovation within their businesses.
Across industries and sectors, these professionals demonstrate that the power of in-house counsel lies not merely in legal expertise, but in the ability to build trust, provide clarity in moments of complexity and help organisations move forward with confidence. The Powerlist series aims to recognise those individuals whose contributions are driving businesses forward and strengthening the wider legal community.
Compiling this edition once again highlights the extraordinary depth of talent within New York’s in-house legal market. From established leaders to rising voices within the profession, those featured here reflect the determination, expertise and forward-thinking mindset that continues to define the city’s legal community.
To everyone included in the NYC Powerlist 2026, congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. Your leadership is a reminder that the true power of the legal profession lies not only in navigating complexity, but in helping shape the future of business itself.
Margherita Birri
Research Editor
The Legal 500
On Tuesday 23rd June, Legal 500 returned to Tokyo to launch the GC Powerlist: Japan 2026, in partnership with AMT, Morrison Foerster and Just Legal.
This year’s Powerlisters gathered at the Roppongi Hills Club for an evening of celebration, set against scenic views over the city. Leading in-house counsel from across the country came together in recognition of the vital role GCs play in today’s legal landscape, and to mark their achievements over the past year.
The evening opened with a welcome address from Isabel Caine, editor – corporate counsel at Legal 500, who spoke about the increasingly multi-faceted role of in-house counsel and how the modern GC is called upon to act as legal adviser, business partner and risk manager.
Ryu Umezu, co-managing partner at AMT, then took to the stage to congratulate nominees. In a nod to Japan’s recent World Cup success, he compared the position of in-house counsel to that of football manager, highlighting how legal teams guide their organisations through periods of uncertainty to successful outcomes.
Jeremy White, co-head of Morrison Foerster’s Asia M&A/PE practice, closed out the evening’s speeches. Focusing on the excellence in the room, he spoke to the qualities that distinguish the modern GC – and this year’s Powerlisters.
The certificate presentation then began, with honourees taking to the stage to collect their award and have their official photograph taken. Umezu was joined by Keiko Kaneko, chair of AMT’s management committee, to present the first half of the certificates, before Morrison Foerster partners Adam Harris and Takahiro Nonaka took over for the second half of the presentation.
The evening then gave way to lively conversation, providing attendees with ample opportunity to network and exchange ideas and experiences.
Legal 500 would once again like to thank AMT, Morrison Foerster and Just Legal for partnering with us to bring this event to life and congratulate all those who were included in the GC Powerlist: Japan 2026.
