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Paramount Names Makan Delrahim Chief Legal Officer

The former DOJ antitrust chief brings experience suited to navigating potential big‑media consolidation.

Overview

  • Delrahim will begin the role on Oct. 6, overseeing legal, regulatory, compliance and public policy matters, including Government Relations.
  • Paramount said the appointment adds leadership to steer complex legal and policy issues across the company.
  • Delrahim previously led the DOJ Antitrust Division during Trump’s first term and later advised at Latham & Watkins.
  • At Latham, he counseled Skydance on its $8 billion transaction involving Paramount.
  • General counsel Stephanie Kyoko McKinnon will continue in her role and report to Delrahim, as reports continue to note Paramount’s interest in acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery.