International Conference on the Future of Legal Education

E. Christopher Johnson, Jr.

E. Christopher Johnson, Jr. was appointed General Motors North America Vice President and General Counsel in October 2001. In this position, he is responsible for managing the delivery of all legal services that impact the GM North America Region and its hundreds of attorneys, support staff and outside law firms. Johnson also serves on the GM North America Strategy Board, the internal GM leadership organization that sets strategy, policy and manages GM’s North American operations. Additionally, Johnson is the Chair of GM’s African Ancestry Affinity Group. Prior to his current appointment, Johnson was assistant general counsel for global policy and planning. From 1994 to March 2001, he served as corporate law and transactions practice area manager.