By: E&P Staff The New York Times Company's chief legal advisor is retiring. Solomon Watson IV, senior vice president and chief legal officer, announced he is leaving at the end of the year.
"My work at the Times has been exciting and rewarding, and has spanned many changes in the company's business and in the legal environment," Watson said in a statement. "But after a long and successful career, I believe it's time to retire."
Watson, 62, joined the company in 1974 starting in the legal department. From 1989 to 2005, he severed as general counsel. He was promoted to senior vice president in 1996 and chief legal officer in 2006.
Before joining the Times, Watson was an associate at the Boston-based law firm of Bingham, Dana & Gould. He also served in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medals.
"Sol's advice and counsel have been important elements in guiding the company through a period of unprecedented legal activity and governance change," said Janet Robinson, president and CEO of the New York Times, in a statement. "And in his more than three decades of service, he has provided strong leadership, helping to develop the next generation of legal executives. In addition, he has been a champion for diversity and inclusion. We are deeply grateful for Sol's contributions to the Times Company."
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