Who is Meta's new chief legal officer?

C.J. Mahoney has been appointed as Meta's new chief legal officer.

What was C.J. Mahoney's previous role before joining Meta?

Before joining Meta, C.J. Mahoney was Microsoft's senior legal executive and served as deputy U.S. trade representative.

What challenges is Meta currently facing?

Meta is currently facing criticism and lawsuits regarding user safety, especially for young users, and the psychological impact of its platforms.

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Meta Taps Ex-Microsoft Exec Mahoney as Top Lawyer

7 Jan

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C.J. Mahoney appointed Meta's new chief legal officer.
Mahoney previously served as Microsoft's senior legal executive.
Meta faces ongoing scrutiny over user safety and platform harm.

Meta Taps Ex-Microsoft Exec Mahoney as Top Lawyer

Meta Platforms has announced the appointment of C.J. Mahoney as its new chief legal officer. Mahoney, a seasoned legal executive with a background in both the technology sector and U.S. government, will assume his new role on Wednesday, directly reporting to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

Mahoney's prior experience includes serving as Microsoft's senior legal executive and as a deputy U.S. trade representative during President Donald Trump's first term. Zuckerberg highlighted Mahoney's "world-class legal expertise, passion for frontier technology, and deep insight into the global regulatory challenges facing our industry."

The transition follows Meta's former chief legal officer, Jennifer Newstead, announcing her departure late last year to join Apple as general counsel in March. Meta is currently facing considerable pressure from advocacy groups and ongoing lawsuits related to user safety, particularly concerning minors.