Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Paramount Hires Former DOJ Antitrust Head as Chief Legal Officer
Paramount, a media company, has hired Makan Delrahim as its new top lawyer, or Chief Legal Officer.
Delrahim previously led the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust division from 2017 to 2021.
Before that, he worked at Latham & Watkins, where he advised Skydance Media during the Paramount merger.
As Chief Legal Officer, he will be in charge of all legal and policy issues for the company.
The current General Counsel, Stephanie Kyoko McKinnon, will stay in her position and report to Delrahim.
Paramount hired Makan Delrahim as Chief Legal Officer.
Delrahim was the U.S. DOJ Antitrust head from 2017-2021.
He will oversee legal, regulatory, and public policy matters.
Stephanie Kyoko McKinnon will remain as General Counsel.
Delrahim previously worked at Latham & Watkins LLP.
- Who
- Makan Delrahim
- What
- Hired as Paramount's Chief Legal Officer
- When
- October 6
- Where
- Paramount
- Why
- To oversee legal, regulatory, compliance, and public policy matters.
Critics
Paramount/Delrahim
Delrahim's Background
Critics
Concerns raised about Delrahim's previous role and potential conflicts of interest given past cases handled.
Paramount/Delrahim
Delrahim's experience and strategic mindset will bring value to the leadership team.
- New Hire
- Makan Delrahim
- New Role
- Chief Legal Officer
- Start Date
- October 6
- Former Employer
- Latham & Watkins LLP
- Prior DOJ Role
- Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Division
- Former DOJ Term
- 2017-2021