Dallas-based Trinity Industries promoted deputy general counsel Sarah Teachout to chief legal officer Thursday and Jared Richardson to the post of corporate secretary. Long-time CLO Theis Rice retains the title of senior VP and will serve as the industrial supply company’s chief corporate compliance officer. The Texas Lawbook has the details.
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