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James M. Asher is senior vice president and chief legal and development officer of Hearst Corporation. He joined Hearst in October 1997. He also is a member of the Board of Directors of Hearst Corporation and Fitch Group. Previously, he served as managing partner and chairman of the executive committee of Rogers & Wells, an international law firm.
As chief legal officer, Asher has general responsibility for all of Hearst Corporation�s legal affairs. As chief development officer, his responsibilities include new ventures, acquisitions and internal business development efforts. Asher also oversees Hearst�s Interactive Media group, which assists Hearst�s business units to identify and implement new technologies and makes strategic investments in new media and media technology businesses.
Asher joined Rogers & Wells in 1974 after graduating from New York University School of Law with a J.D. degree. He was named a partner of the law firm in 1981, was appointed the firm�s managing partner in 1990 and became chairman of the executive committee in 1994. | 