Atmos Energy names Jessica Bateman Pulliam as general counsel, effective January 1, 2025
Atmos Energy said its Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Karen E. Hartsfield, will retire in late 2025. She will hold her role until December 31, 2024, then become a Senior Advisor while remaining on the Management Committee. Jessica Bateman Pulliam, a partner at Baker Botts L.L.P., will succeed her in the general counsel role effective January 1, 2025, and will report to CEO Kevin Akers.
Key points
- Hartsfield notified the company on December 3, 2024, that she will retire in late 2025.
- Hartsfield serves as general counsel until December 31, 2024, then moves to Senior Advisor.
- Bateman Pulliam has spent over 21 years at Baker Botts L.L.P. and joins the Management Committee.
The filing
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