MEMPHIS,
Tenn., Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First
Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") is pleased to
announce the appointment of Lang
Wiseman as Deputy General Counsel, effective
November 1, 2024. Wiseman will
transition into the General Counsel position on January 1, 2025, succeeding Charles Tuggle, who will retire in 2025 after 16
years of service.
Wiseman comes to First Horizon from the law firm Baker Donelson
Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C., where he represented a
diverse portfolio of clients across various sectors, including
financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, transportation,
automotive, energy, real estate, educational institutions and local
governments. His expertise equips him with a unique perspective on
regulatory challenges, economic incentives and strategic
litigation. He has a proven record of advising clients on complex
matters involving governmental relations, public affairs and crisis
management.
"We are thrilled to have Lang join the team," stated
Bryan Jordan, President, Chairman,
and CEO of First Horizon. "His extensive experience and strategic
mindset will be crucial as we continue to operate in a dynamic
political and regulatory environment."
Jordan continued, "Charlie has played a significant role in the
company's growth and success, not only leading our legal team, but
by providing wise counsel and unwavering support to all aspects of
the organization. We wish him the best as he embarks on this new
chapter in his life."
A native of Tennessee,
Wiseman's academic journey began with a basketball scholarship at
the University of Tennessee,
culminating with his graduation from Harvard Law School. His professional career
includes his service as Deputy Governor and Chief Counsel under
Governor Bill Lee from 2019 to 2021.
As a founding partner of Wiseman Bray PLLC, he garnered experience
in business and commercial litigation, bank workouts and dispute
resolution. He has held various prestigious roles, including
counsel to the U.S. Senate Governmental Affairs Committee and a law
clerk for the Honorable Harry W. Wellford of the U.S. Court of
Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
His commitment to service is reflected in his extensive civic
and nonprofit leadership roles, including currently serving on the
Governor's Council for Judicial Appointments (Chairman), the
University of Tennessee Board of
Trustees, the Governor's Nuclear Energy Advisory Council, the
Tennessee Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council (Chair, Policy
Subcommittee), the Governor's Office of Faith-Based & Community
Initiatives Board of Directors and the University of Tennessee Research Foundation Board
of Directors, to name a few.
First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with $82.6 billion in assets as of September 30, 2024, is a leading regional
financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients,
communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital
and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis,
TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12
states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries
offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth
and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed
income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been
recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and
Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More
information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.
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