Meta hires Microsoft exec, former Trump deputy as chief legal officer

Group 1 - Meta has appointed Curtis Joseph Mahoney, a former Microsoft legal executive, as its new chief legal officer, replacing Jennifer Newstead who is leaving to join Apple as general counsel [1] - Mahoney joins Meta during a challenging period as the company faces multiple child-safety related lawsuits, including a significant case in New Mexico alleging failure to protect children from sexual abuse and human trafficking on its platforms [2] - Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed confidence in Mahoney's legal expertise and insight into global regulatory challenges, emphasizing the importance of his role in advancing Meta's mission [3]