Saturday, April 25, 2026

Exxon GC’s Forced Retirement a Rare Move

From Corporate Counsel The announced retirement of ExxonMobil’s general counsel, Jack Balagia, sheds light on a practice that is common at law firms but less known at corporate legal departments: mandatory retirement policies. Balagia will retire Nov. 1, shortly after he turned 65, Exxon’s required retirement age. He has been with the company more than 18 years, the last six