Wake Up Call: Uber Close to Hiring a Top Legal Executive, Reports Say

• Who will Uber tap to head up its legal department? It’s been nearly a week since news surfaced that Uber chief legal officer Salle Yoo will depart the company and already there have been at least two reports naming one candidate for a top legal position to replenish its ranks. News sites Skift and Recode, who cite unnamed sources, leave unclear what the exact role and title of this person would be, but point to a former top legal executive at Expedia as a likely hire. But Recode reported that it isn’t a done deal as the candidate has other options. ...