PITTSBURGH, Jan. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- United States Steel
Corporation (NYSE: X) today announced that Suzanne Rich Folsom, general counsel, chief
compliance officer, and senior vice president – government affairs,
has been recognized by The Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2016
"Attorneys Who Matter." "Attorneys Who Matter" represent all
areas of practice including federal agencies, in-house counsel, top
ethics and compliance officers of major companies and outside
counsel. Folsom is included in the General Counsel category
on Ethisphere's annual list for her contribution to raising the
profile of corporate ethics and integrity.
"I am pleased that the Ethisphere Institute recognizes the
significant contributions of Suzanne
Folsom," said Mario Longhi,
president and chief executive officer of U. S. Steel. "Our
company is fortunate to have such a competent lawyer on our
leadership team. Her guidance and expertise are essential to
ensuring that we have a culture that can serve as a model for
global accountability while we continue on the journey to transform
our company. She is more than just a trusted legal advisor –
she is a business leader."
Folsom was honored alongside general counsels from other iconic
companies including The Walt Disney Company, Lockheed Martin
Corporation and Microsoft, among others. Throughout her
career she has worked in multiple corporations and organizations,
transforming their legal, regulatory and compliance functions into
best-in-class programs and establishing leading practices within
the corporate world.
"Suzanne truly is an 'Attorney Who Matters.' How fitting
that she is being recognized," said Pat
Tracey, chair of the Corporate Governance & Public
Policy Committee for U. S. Steel's Board of Directors. "As U.
S. Steel directors, we know that Suzanne's advice will be creative
and actionable in the best interests of the business while
preserving U. S. Steel's unwavering commitment to operating with
integrity in a dynamic global market. It is great to have her
on the team."
Founded in 2007, The Ethisphere Institute is the global leader
in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business
practices that fuel corporate character, marketplace trust and
business success. The 2016 "Attorneys Who Matter" represent
Ethisphere's list of the best and brightest minds in the legal
field.
United States Steel Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., is a leading integrated steel
producer and Fortune 250 company with major production operations
in the United States and
Central Europe. The company
manufactures a wide range of value-added steel sheet and tubular
products. For more information about U. S. Steel, please visit
www.ussteel.com.
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