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HII appoints Michael DeBernardis as chief counsel

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Sentiment
10
Attention
1
Articles
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Market Impact
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Market Impact

This executive appointment is a routine personnel change and is unlikely to have a significant impact on Huntington Ingalls Industries's stock price or market perception. The market generally views such moves as neutral to slightly positive, reflecting normal corporate governance.

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Event Summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: Huntington Ingalls Industries) announced on July 21, 2026, that Michael DeBernardis has joined the company as vice president and chief counsel for its Mission Technologies division. DeBernardis, formerly managing partner of Hughes Hubbard & Reed's Washington, D.C., office, will advise senior leadership and lead legal services for the division. This appointment is part of Huntington Ingalls Industries's continued expansion of its integrated technology portfolio. Other recent organizational changes at Mission Technologies include the naming of retired U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Fritz Roegge as vice president of operations for nuclear and environmental team, and the departures of Rich Fisne and Ashutosh Gokhale to Modern Technology Solutions Inc.

Key Actions
30 Huntington Ingalls Industries appointed Michael DeBernardis
15 Huntington Ingalls Industries named Fritz Roegge
10 Rich Fisne departed
10 Ashutosh Gokhale departed
Entities Involved
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Huntington Ingalls Industries
Huntington Ingalls Industries appointed Michael DeBernardis as vice president and chief counsel for its Mission Technologies division, supporting its growth strategy.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Michael DeBernardis
Michael DeBernardis joined Huntington Ingalls Industries as vice president and chief counsel, bringing nearly 20 years of legal experience.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Andrew Green
Andrew Green, executive vice president and president of Huntington Ingalls Industries's Mission Technologies division, commented on the appointment.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Hughes Hubbard & Reed
Hughes Hubbard & Reed is the former employer of Michael DeBernardis, where he was managing partner.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Chad Boudreaux
Chad Boudreaux, executive vice president and chief legal officer of Huntington Ingalls Industries, commented on the appointment.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Fritz Roegge
Fritz Roegge was named vice president of operations for nuclear and environmental team at Huntington Ingalls Industries Mission Technologies.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Rich Fisne
Rich Fisne departed Huntington Ingalls Industries Mission Technologies to join Modern Technology Solutions Inc.
Importance 15.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Ashutosh Gokhale
Ashutosh Gokhale departed Huntington Ingalls Industries Mission Technologies to join Modern Technology Solutions Inc.
Importance 15.0 Sentiment 0.0
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United States — United States Department of Justice
DeBernardis has represented organizations before the U.S. Department of Justice in his previous role.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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United States — United States Securities and Exchange Commission
DeBernardis has represented organizations before the SEC in his previous role.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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United States — United States Senate
DeBernardis has represented organizations before the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Modern Technology Solutions Inc.
Modern Technology Solutions Inc. hired Rich Fisne and Ashutosh Gokhale from Huntington Ingalls Industries.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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George Washington University Law School
DeBernardis earned his Juris Doctor from George Washington University Law School.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
Huntington Ingalls Industries related ↔ Andrew Green
United States — United States Department of Justice related ↔ United States — United States Securities and Exchange Commission
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