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10 Lockheed Martin legal leaders
These ten Lockheed Martin legal leaders include the general counsel, vice presidents and general counsel for the Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Space and Rotary and Mission Systems businesses, and chief counsel for M&A, compliance, litigation and employment law. A reader can learn how Lockheed Martin legal leaders build and run their teams.
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01—10John Stevens
LinkedInExperience: Vice President and Chief M&A and Securities Counsel · Lockheed Martin
Vice President and Chief M&A and Securities Counsel at Lockheed Martin since 2025, where the profile says he is lead corporate counsel for M&A, venture investments, and corporate and securities law. Former Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Corporate and Securities (2023–2025) at Lockheed Martin.
Joseph Fetterman
LinkedInExperience: Vice President and General Counsel · Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Inc.
Vice President and General Counsel at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Inc. since 2020. Former Deputy General Counsel (2015–2020) and Director of Litigation (2012–2015) at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, and former Judge Advocate in the US Army (1990–2010).
Kerri Morey
LinkedInExperience: Vice President & General Counsel, Rotary and Mission Systems · Lockheed Martin
Vice President & General Counsel, Rotary and Mission Systems at Lockheed Martin since 2023. Former Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary (2019–2023) and Associate General Counsel, Corporate, Securities and Transactions (2014–2019) at Lockheed Martin, and former Assistant General Counsel at Centrus Energy Corp. (2005–2014).
Kevin Gingras
LinkedInExperience: Vice President & Chief Compliance Counsel · Lockheed Martin
Vice President & Chief Compliance Counsel at Lockheed Martin since 2025, where the profile says he oversees compliance and regulatory efforts in international trade and anti-corruption. Former Vice President & Associate General Counsel - Litigation & Compliance at Lockheed Martin (2019–2024) and former Deputy Chief of Staff at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (2012–2014).
Kevin O'Connor
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President and General Counsel · Lockheed Martin
Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Lockheed Martin since 2025, where the profile says he is responsible for the corporation's legal affairs and law department. Former Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Carrier (2019–2025), Chief Legal Officer at Point72 (2015–2019) and Vice President of Global Ethics and Compliance at United Technologies (2012–2015).
Marcia Stuart Ceplecha
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Program Counsel · Lockheed Martin
Former Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Program Counsel at Lockheed Martin (2015–2026) and former Chief Counsel, Global Transactions & Compliance at Lockheed Martin (2002–2015). Former Partner at McDermott Will & Schulte (1997–2002), and Chairwoman of the City of Fort Worth Aviation Advisory Board since 2020.
Rob Spencer
LinkedInExperience: VP and General Counsel · Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
VP and General Counsel at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics since 2023. Former VP & Deputy General Counsel at Lockheed Martin (2006–2023), former VP & General Counsel at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (2013–2017), and former AUSA, Chief, Criminal Division at the United States Attorneys' Offices (1995–2006).
Robin Ricketts
LinkedInExperience: Vice President & General Counsel · Lockheed Martin Space
Vice President & General Counsel at Lockheed Martin Space since 2020, based in Littleton, Colorado, with the profile citing government procurement, FAR, commercial and international contracts. Former Director, General Counsel at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company (1987–2020).
Ron Tenpas
LinkedInExperience: Vice-President, Chief Litigation & ESH Counsel · Lockheed Martin
Vice-President, Chief Litigation & ESH Counsel at Lockheed Martin since 2025, tagged in the profile as Legal department, C-Level. Former Partner and Practice Group Leader at Vinson & Elkins (2018–2025), Partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (2009–2018), and Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division at the U.S. Department of Justice (2007–2009).
Susan Dunnings
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, General Counsel Employment Law & Litigation · Lockheed Martin
Vice President, General Counsel Employment Law & Litigation at Lockheed Martin since 2007, with the profile describing corporate responsibility for global employment and labor law strategy, compliance and litigation. Former Deputy General Counsel at National Public Radio (1997–2007) and Employment Counsel at Verizon Business (1991–1997).
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