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ByteDance hires new global general counsel as TikTok fights US ‘divest-or-ban’ order
- John Rogovin, who spent more than 12 years as Warner Bros’ top lawyer and also served in the US government, will report to CEO Liang Rubo
- Rogovin replaces Erich Andersen, whose role had been diminished over time as TikTok faced growing complaints from US lawmakers
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TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, has appointed former Warner Bros Discovery executive John Rogovin as new global general counsel.
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Rogovin spent more than 12 years as Warner Bros’ top lawyer before departing in 2022, TikTok wrote in a blog post announcing his appointment. Rogovin also served in positions at the US Federal Communications Commission and the Justice Department.
Rogovin steps in weeks after TikTok sued the US government to block a new law that will require ByteDance divest its ownership stake in the popular video app or face a ban.
Beijing-based ByteDance has argued the law violates the First Amendment. US lawmakers, meanwhile, say the company’s ties to China make TikTok a security risk to American users.
“Over the last few years, we have worked tirelessly to build trust and navigate unprecedented legal and regulatory environments globally,” TikTok chief executive officer Chew Shou Zi said in the blog post.
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“Building upon the strong foundation of our global legal team, I know John is eager to hit the ground running during this important time for the company.”
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