Union Pacific Announces Appointment of Christina Conlin to Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Union Pacific Railroad has appointed Christina Conlin as senior vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary, succeeding Craig Richardson who will retire in March. Conlin, who joined Union Pacific in December 2024 as senior vice president and Deputy General Counsel, will oversee the company's legal affairs, including commercial transactions, litigation, labor and employment, regulatory matters, and claims management.
Prior to joining Union Pacific, Conlin led Goodyear's Legal Enterprise Risk group, was a partner at Baker McKenzie in its International Commercial group, and held various roles at McDonald's , including European chief compliance officer. CEO Jim Vena praised Conlin's experience and leadership track record, emphasizing her potential to enhance operational efficiency and drive long-term value.
Union Pacific Railroad ha nominato Christina Conlin come vicepresidente senior, chief legal officer e segretario aziendale, succedendo a Craig Richardson che andrà in pensione a marzo. Conlin, che è entrata in Union Pacific nel dicembre 2024 come vicepresidente senior e Vice Counsel Generale, supervisionerà le questioni legali dell'azienda, comprese le transazioni commerciali, le controversie legali, il lavoro e l'occupazione, le questioni normative e la gestione dei reclami.
Prima di unirsi a Union Pacific, Conlin ha guidato il gruppo Legal Enterprise Risk di Goodyear, è stata partner presso Baker McKenzie nel suo gruppo Commerciale Internazionale e ha ricoperto vari ruoli presso McDonald's, incluso quello di chief compliance officer europeo. Il CEO Jim Vena ha elogiato l'esperienza e il percorso di leadership di Conlin, sottolineando il suo potenziale per migliorare l'efficienza operativa e generare valore a lungo termine.
Union Pacific Railroad ha nombrado a Christina Conlin como vicepresidenta senior, directora legal y secretaria corporativa, sucediendo a Craig Richardson, quien se retirará en marzo. Conlin, que se unió a Union Pacific en diciembre de 2024 como vicepresidenta senior y abogada general adjunta, supervisará los asuntos legales de la empresa, incluidas las transacciones comerciales, el litigio, el trabajo y el empleo, los asuntos regulatorios y la gestión de reclamaciones.
Antes de unirse a Union Pacific, Conlin lideró el grupo de Riesgo Legal de Goodyear, fue socia en Baker McKenzie en su grupo de Comercio Internacional y ocupó varios roles en McDonald's, incluido el de directora de cumplimiento para Europa. El CEO Jim Vena elogió la experiencia y el historial de liderazgo de Conlin, enfatizando su potencial para mejorar la eficiencia operativa y generar valor a largo plazo.
유니온 퍼시픽 철도는 크리스티나 콘린을 선임 부사장, 법무 최고 책임자 및 기업 비서로 임명했으며, 3월에 은퇴할 크레이그 리차드슨의 후임이 됩니다. 콘린은 2024년 12월 유니온 퍼시픽에 선임 부사장 겸 부총괄 변호사로 합류했으며, 회사의 법률 업무를 감독하게 됩니다. 여기에는 상업 거래, 소송, 노동 및 고용, 규제 문제 및 클레임 관리가 포함됩니다.
유니온 퍼시픽에 합류하기 전, 콘린은 굿이어의 법률 기업 위험 그룹을 이끌었고, 베이커 맥켄지의 국제 상업 그룹에서 파트너로 활동했으며, 맥도날드에서 유럽 최고 준수 책임자 등 여러 역할을 맡았습니다. CEO 짐 베나(Jim Vena)는 콘린의 경험과 리더십 경력을 높이 평가하며, 그녀가 운영 효율성을 향상시키고 장기 가치를 창출할 수 있는 잠재력을 강조했습니다.
Union Pacific Railroad a nommé Christina Conlin au poste de vice-présidente senior, responsable juridique et secrétaire d'entreprise, succédant à Craig Richardson qui prendra sa retraite en mars. Conlin, qui a rejoint Union Pacific en décembre 2024 en tant que vice-présidente senior et avocate générale adjointe, supervisera les affaires juridiques de l'entreprise, y compris les transactions commerciales, les litiges, les questions de travail et d'emploi, les affaires réglementaires et la gestion des réclamations.
Avant de rejoindre Union Pacific, Conlin a dirigé le groupe de Risque Juridique de Goodyear, a été associée chez Baker McKenzie dans son groupe de Commerce International et a occupé divers postes chez McDonald's, y compris celui de responsable de la conformité pour l'Europe. Le PDG Jim Vena a salué l'expérience et le parcours de leadership de Conlin, soulignant son potentiel pour améliorer l'efficacité opérationnelle et générer de la valeur à long terme.
Union Pacific Railroad hat Christina Conlin zur Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer und Corporate Secretary ernannt, die Craig Richardson nachfolgt, der im März in den Ruhestand gehen wird. Conlin, die im Dezember 2024 als Senior Vice President und stellvertretende General Counsel zu Union Pacific kam, wird die rechtlichen Angelegenheiten des Unternehmens überwachen, einschließlich kommerzieller Transaktionen, Rechtsstreitigkeiten, Arbeits- und Beschäftigungsfragen, regulatorischen Angelegenheiten und Schadensmanagement.
Vor ihrem Eintritt bei Union Pacific leitete Conlin die Rechtsrisikogruppe von Goodyear, war Partnerin bei Baker McKenzie in deren internationaler Handelsgruppe und hatte verschiedene Positionen bei McDonald's inne, darunter die des Chief Compliance Officers für Europa. CEO Jim Vena lobte Conlins Erfahrung und Führungskompetenz und betonte ihr Potenzial, die Betriebseffizienz zu steigern und langfristigen Wert zu schaffen.
- Appointment of experienced legal executive with diverse corporate background
- Smooth leadership transition with overlap period between December 2024 and March 2025
- New CLO brings expertise in risk management, compliance, and sustainability
- Loss of long-term legal executive Craig Richardson through retirement
Christina Conlin, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Union Pacific Railroad.
Conlin will oversee all aspects of the company’s legal affairs, including commercial transactions and litigation, labor and employment and regulatory matters. She will also lead the company's claims management team.
“Christina is a wonderful addition to the Union Pacific team,” said Union Pacific Chief Executive Officer Jim Vena. “She brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record of leadership that will enhance operational efficiency and drive long-term value.”
Conlin joined Union Pacific in Dec. 2024 as senior vice president and Deputy General Counsel. In this role, she served as a steward of legal affairs, protecting the railroad’s reputation, mitigating risk and providing strategic counsel to the senior leadership team. Before joining Union Pacific, she led Goodyear’s Legal Enterprise Risk group, which included legal oversight for labor and employment; regulatory affairs; environmental, health and safety; compliance and ethics; and sustainability reporting. She also served as partner at Baker McKenzie in its International Commercial group and held multiple roles at McDonald’s Corporation, including European chief compliance officer. Conlin started her career as a private practice trial lawyer.
“Over the past decade, Craig has led Union Pacific through a dynamic legal and regulatory landscape,” said Vena. “I am grateful for his contributions and look forward to seeing Christina continue to help us navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead as we deliver safe and reliable service for our customers.”
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