The Grove, Inc. (TGI) has named Jim Sojoodi its new chief legal officer. Sojoodi, who will manage legal strategy, compliance and risk management functions for the firm, previously served as the chief attorney of compliance, policy and risk for the Chicago Transit Authority as well as in roles at law firms Kirkland & Ellis, Butler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd, and Dewey & LeBoeuf as well as at nonprofit Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing.
“I couldn’t be more excited to welcome Jim to our leadership team at The Grove,” said TGI CEO Nina MadoniaI. “Jim is a native Chicagoan and Stanford Law graduate with extensive experience in the transportation sector. His background in compliance, policy, and risk gives him a valuable perspective as The Grove continues to grow in the airport concessions space. Jim’s ability to lead with integrity, think strategically, and build strong partnerships makes him a great fit for where we’re headed.”
“I’m very excited to join The Grove, Inc. as chief legal officer. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with such a great group of people at a first-class organization and look forward to contributing to TGI’s continued growth and success,” said Sojoodi.
