Apple announces departure of general counsel and policy chief
Summary
Lisa Jackson, senior vice president of environment, policy and social initiatives at Apple Inc., speaks during the TechCrunch Disrupt 2017 in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. Adams joined Apple and became general counsel in 2017, and oversaw legal matters including litigation, global security, and the companys privacy initiatives. Under Adams, Apple grappled with rising antitrust scrutiny and regulation around the world, including major lawsuits in the U.S. over the iPhone App Stores restrictions and fees. Prior to joining Apple in 2013, she spent four years as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a position she was appointed to by President Barack Obama. In that role, Jackson "focused on reducing greenhouse gases, protecting air and water quality, preventing exposure to toxic contamination, and expanding outreach to communities on environmental issues," according to her bio on Apples website.