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Julie Jacobs
Chief Legal & Public Policy Officer at HP
Julie Jacobs is the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of HP Inc., a position she has held since October 2022.1 Here are some key details about her:
Professional Experience
Julie has over two decades of experience in the global technology and media industry.3 Prior to joining HP, she held several high-level positions:
- Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Yahoo Inc.3
- Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Verizon Media and AOL3
At HP, Julie leads the worldwide Global Legal Affairs organization, overseeing all aspects of legal, privacy, corporate governance, ethics, compliance, brand security, government affairs, and public policy.3
Education
- JD from Georgetown University Law Center (1990-1993)3
- BS in Finance from the University of Colorado at Boulder (1985-1989)3
Achievements and Recognition
Julie has received several awards throughout her career, including:
- Dealmaker of the Year (2007)3
- Outstanding Large Legal Department - AOL (2012)3
- General Counsel of the Year (2013)3
- Mentoring Lawyer of the Year (2015)3
Compensation
When Julie joined HP in October 2022, she received a significant compensation package:
- A $9 million stock grant on her first day2
- In 2023, her first full year, she received $6.2 million in total compensation, including a $2 million cash bonus to offset compensation lost by leaving her previous position at Yahoo4
Julie is known for her strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and extensive experience in resolving complex litigation and regulatory matters. She has also played key roles in major corporate transactions, including the acquisition of AOL by Verizon in 2015 and the integration of Yahoo and AOL in 2017.3