Paramount Skydance announced on Thursday, September 25, 2025, that it has appointed former U.S. Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, Makan Delrahim, as its Chief Legal Officer. Delrahim will assume the role on October 6, 2025, and will oversee all legal, regulatory, compliance and public‑policy matters, including the company’s Government Relations team, as the firm prepares a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Delrahim brings two decades of antitrust and regulatory experience, having led the DOJ’s Antitrust Division from 2017 to 2021 and spearheaded the agency’s challenge to the AT&T‑Time Warner merger. Prior to joining Paramount, he was a partner at Latham & Watkins, where he advised Skydance Media throughout the merger that created Paramount Skydance. His background includes advising high‑profile transactions and navigating complex regulatory landscapes in media, technology and sports.
The appointment is strategically significant because it places a seasoned antitrust expert at the helm of Paramount’s legal and compliance functions at a critical juncture. With the Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition on the horizon, Delrahim’s expertise will be essential for managing regulatory scrutiny, structuring the deal, and ensuring compliance across the expanded enterprise. His leadership is expected to strengthen the company’s legal posture and support the successful execution of the acquisition.
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