Wayne Watts retires this Wednesday as GC at AT&T. Watts revolutionized the position of corporate general counsel. He guided the phone company through dozens of mega-mergers with a combined value of nearly $300 billion. He single handedly forced law firms to add more women and minorities to their lawyer ranks.
In an extensive interview with The Texas Lawbook, Watts discusses why he became a lawyer, his 32 years at AT&T and why he handpicked David McAtee to secede him. Exxon Mobil GC Jack Balagia also dishes on Watts golf game. FYI: He hits the ball hard.
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