Jill Patrone was promoted to Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of PBS on June 4, 2026, according to PR Newswire.
| Name | Jill Patrone |
|---|---|
| Role | Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary |
| Company | PBS |
| Industry | Media |
| Location | Arlington, VA |
| Move | Internal promotion |
| Date | June 4, 2026 |
| Source | PR Newswire |
PBS named Jill Patrone, who had been Acting Chief Legal Officer since March 2025, as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. She replaces Katherine Lauderdale, who led the legal department since 2002 and becomes Chief Legal Officer Emerita and Senior Advisor to the CEO. (Source: PR Newswire.)
Who is the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of PBS?
Jill Patrone took the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary role at PBS in June 2026, as reported by PR Newswire. Legal leadership changes often, so check PBS’s own leadership page for the latest. If you know of a newer move, tell us and we will update the directory.
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Source: PR Newswire. InhouseBlog summarizes publicly reported general counsel moves and links to the original report.
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