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Michael J. O’Sullivan

Michael J. O’Sullivan

Incoming Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Berkshire Hathaway

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Berkshire notes that O’Sullivan’s appointment “marks the creation of a new position” after decades of relying mainly on outside counsel. ([businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251208217411/en/Berkshire-Hathaway-Announces-Leadership-Appointments?utm_source=openai))

These now routine exercises are planned monthly and in different areas of the Capitol Complex to keep our officers ready for potential threats. — On recent active threat drills at the Capitol

Stories

Berkshire’s post–Buffett shake–up meets JPMorgan’s $1.5 trillion security bet

Money Moves

First in‑house group General Counsel, effective January 1, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway is executing a leadership transition as Warren Buffett hands the CEO role to Greg Abel on January 1, 2026. The transition includes a CFO succession plan, a new in-house general counsel, and a new GEICO CEO. JPMorgan Chase is launching a $1.5 trillion, decade-long Security and Resiliency Initiative (SRI) to finance and invest in U.S. critical industries.

Updated 6 days ago

Armed threats to the US Capitol

Force in Play

Active

An 18-year-old from Georgia ran several hundred yards toward the United States Capitol carrying a loaded shotgun on February 17, 2026—one week before President Trump's scheduled State of the Union address. Capitol Police intercepted Carter Camacho on the Lower West Terrace, where he complied with orders to drop his weapon. Officers found a Kevlar helmet and gas mask in his vehicle.

Updated Feb 18