Warner Bros. General Counsel John Rogovin Resigns

Warner Bros. executive vice president and top rated lawful manager John Rogovin has resigned his post.

The very well-preferred and respected Rogovin was typical counsel for the previous WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Team, which encompassed units like Warner Bros. Pics and Warner Bros. Television. That division was overseen by Ann Sarnoff, who departed the firm in early April on the heels of WarnerMedia’s $43 billion merger with Discovery.

Rogovin knowledgeable staff members of his final decision to depart in a Wednesday electronic mail, stating “there is a total reorganization at the recently mixed organization, which includes the legal operations, and I have decided that it is time to move on to a new chapter following a genuinely amazing run.” It was not promptly distinct who, in the freshly-merged construction, will take in Rogovin’s portfolio. He will stay in position for a transitional period.

“It’s been an unbelievable run for 14 a long time. Serving as the typical counsel of Warner Bros. has been just one of the all-time terrific lawful careers. But now is the suitable time for me to move on. And I wish the new management and everyone all the greatest for continued accomplishment,” Rogovin instructed Selection.

Rogovin is credited with masterful tactics close to some of the company’s major mental house, including “The Hobbit,” “The Lord of the Rings” and “Two and a Half Men.” His greatest contribution was rescuing the movie group from an agonizing rights fight above the character of Superman, brought on by comedian co-creator Joe Shuster’s family members. The decline of the case would’ve substantially impacted DC Entertainment’s film and Television set assignments throughout the years.

Prior to Warner Bros., he served 4 12 months as common counsel at the Federal Communications Commission providing direction on challenges including broadband net entry and the advent of wi-fi. He was also deputy assistant attorney normal in the civil division of the Division of Justice throughout the Clinton administration.

Rogovin retains levels from Columbia University and the College of Virginia University of Regulation. He serves on the Board of Visitors of Columbia School and is a board member at the MPA, Innovative Foreseeable future and the Public Counsel Legislation Middle.

Go through his entire memo to team:

I needed to permit you know that I will be leaving Warner Bros. You have been a excellent buddy to me, and I required you to listen to it from me very first.

As you could assume, there is a complete reorganization at the recently put together Firm, like the lawful functions, and I have decided that it is time to go on to a new chapter following a definitely excellent operate.

I have truly cherished my 14 a long time at Warner Bros. and it has been just one of the all-time greatest jobs in the planet for a attorney.

The new group at Discovery has been very generous to me, and they have asked me to keep on during the transition which I have agreed to do.

I seem forward to keeping in touch.

All the best.

John