Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[Sydney Poore]

Many thanks Geoff for your wise counsel and dedication to the principles
that make Wikimedia Foundation unique.

Congratulations to your new employer. They are lucky to have someone with
your experience and skills.

Take care,
Sydney
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[Jan-Bart de Vreede]

Hi Geoff

What can I say that others have not said earlier in this thread…

Well… perhaps that you were a Rock(star) during my tenure as (vice-)chair of 
the Foundation Board of Trustees. Relying on you to give sound advice was one 
of the easiest decisions I ever made. You have shaped many of our governance 
aspects, and can take credit for a lot of our growth in professionalism and 
have given us great examples of how to have a department conduct community 
consultations. Your enthusiasm for the mission combined with your warm human 
side always made it a pleasure to work with you. There is a reason that there 
is a stereotype of the typical “Lawyer”, the reason is that you were able to 
clearly break through that ;) The world is a small place and I am sure that 
some of us will run into you sooner or later, if only because you simply get to 
enjoy Wikimania in Montreal as a volunteer? 

Many many many thanks for everything you have contributed to the Foundation 
over the past years.

Jan-Bart



> On 13 Jul 2016, at 23:25, Geoff Brigham  wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Over the past five years, I’ve been honored to serve as the General Counsel
> and Secretary of the Wikimedia Foundation. This job has been amazing, and
> I’m grateful to everyone who has made it so rewarding. It's now time for my
> next step, so, in the coming days, I will be leaving the Foundation to
> pursue a new career opportunity.
> 
> I depart with such love for the mission, the Foundation, the Wikimedia
> communities, and my colleagues at work. I thank my past and present bosses
> as well as the Board for their support and guidance. I stand in awe of the
> volunteer writers, editors, and photographers who contribute every day to
> the Wikimedia projects. And I will hold special to my heart my past and
> current teams, including legal and community advocacy. :) You have taught,
> given, and enriched me so much.
> 
> After my departure, Michelle Paulson will serve as interim head of Legal,
> and, subject to Board approval, Stephen LaPorte will serve as interim
> Secretary to the Board. I can happily report that they have the experience
> and expertise to ensure a smooth and professional transition.
> 
> The future of the Foundation under Katherine's leadership is exciting.
> Having had the pleasure of working for her, I know Katherine will take the
> Foundation to its next level in promoting and defending the outstanding
> mission and values of the Wikimedia movement. Although I'm delighted about
> my next opportunity, I will miss this new chapter in the Foundation's
> story.
> 
> My last day at the Foundation will be July 18th. After that, I will take a
> month off to recharge my batteries, and then I start my new gig at YouTube
> in the Bay Area. There, I will serve as Director of YouTube Trust & Safety,
> managing global teams for policy, legal, and anti-abuse operations. As with
> Wikimedia, I look forward to learning from those teams and tackling
> together a new set of exciting, novel challenges.
> 
> For those who want to stay in touch, please do! My personal email is:
> geoffrey.r.brig...@gmail.com.
> 
> With respect, admiration, and gratitude,
> 
> Geoff
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[phoebe ayers]

Geoff!

At some point in the past that feels like a million years ago (but
actually was about five years ago), I was at a party in Berlin
watching you have enthusiastic, lengthy discussions about copyright
over a beer with Wikipedians from many countries.

Afterwards, I told someone "you know, our new lawyer is going to be great."

And of course you were and are. Thanks for putting out a thousand
fires, some of which we didn't even realize were burning. Thanks for
bringing rigor to our board processes and managing our chaos. Thanks
for building a stable and respected and immensely talented legal team.
Thanks for helping us all think about policy, and bringing open
internet advocacy to the forefront as an important part of our
movement. Thanks for your endless, endless patience, commitment to
explaining things, and strong sense of morality.

We've been in some tough conversations over the years -- and some fun
joyous times too -- and I appreciated your being there in all of them.
I hope YouTube realizes what a fantastic hire they just made -- and I
hope that we turned you into a lifelong Wikimedian, and will see you
again from time to time. You will be so missed.

With all my best, and all my respect,
Phoebe



On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 5:25 PM, Geoff Brigham  wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Over the past five years, I’ve been honored to serve as the General Counsel
> and Secretary of the Wikimedia Foundation. This job has been amazing, and
> I’m grateful to everyone who has made it so rewarding. It's now time for my
> next step, so, in the coming days, I will be leaving the Foundation to
> pursue a new career opportunity.
>
> I depart with such love for the mission, the Foundation, the Wikimedia
> communities, and my colleagues at work. I thank my past and present bosses
> as well as the Board for their support and guidance. I stand in awe of the
> volunteer writers, editors, and photographers who contribute every day to
> the Wikimedia projects. And I will hold special to my heart my past and
> current teams, including legal and community advocacy. :) You have taught,
> given, and enriched me so much.
>
> After my departure, Michelle Paulson will serve as interim head of Legal,
> and, subject to Board approval, Stephen LaPorte will serve as interim
> Secretary to the Board. I can happily report that they have the experience
> and expertise to ensure a smooth and professional transition.
>
> The future of the Foundation under Katherine's leadership is exciting.
> Having had the pleasure of working for her, I know Katherine will take the
> Foundation to its next level in promoting and defending the outstanding
> mission and values of the Wikimedia movement. Although I'm delighted about
> my next opportunity, I will miss this new chapter in the Foundation's
> story.
>
> My last day at the Foundation will be July 18th. After that, I will take a
> month off to recharge my batteries, and then I start my new gig at YouTube
> in the Bay Area. There, I will serve as Director of YouTube Trust & Safety,
> managing global teams for policy, legal, and anti-abuse operations. As with
> Wikimedia, I look forward to learning from those teams and tackling
> together a new set of exciting, novel challenges.
>
> For those who want to stay in touch, please do! My personal email is:
> geoffrey.r.brig...@gmail.com.
>
> With respect, admiration, and gratitude,
>
> Geoff
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[Katie Chan]

Thank you for all the work you've put into this movement. Best wishes 
going forward.


KTC

On 13/07/2016 22:25, Geoff Brigham wrote:

Hi all,

Over the past five years, I’ve been honored to serve as the General Counsel
and Secretary of the Wikimedia Foundation. This job has been amazing, and
I’m grateful to everyone who has made it so rewarding. It's now time for my
next step, so, in the coming days, I will be leaving the Foundation to
pursue a new career opportunity.

I depart with such love for the mission, the Foundation, the Wikimedia
communities, and my colleagues at work. I thank my past and present bosses
as well as the Board for their support and guidance. I stand in awe of the
volunteer writers, editors, and photographers who contribute every day to
the Wikimedia projects. And I will hold special to my heart my past and
current teams, including legal and community advocacy. :) You have taught,
given, and enriched me so much.

After my departure, Michelle Paulson will serve as interim head of Legal,
and, subject to Board approval, Stephen LaPorte will serve as interim
Secretary to the Board. I can happily report that they have the experience
and expertise to ensure a smooth and professional transition.

The future of the Foundation under Katherine's leadership is exciting.
Having had the pleasure of working for her, I know Katherine will take the
Foundation to its next level in promoting and defending the outstanding
mission and values of the Wikimedia movement. Although I'm delighted about
my next opportunity, I will miss this new chapter in the Foundation's
story.

My last day at the Foundation will be July 18th. After that, I will take a
month off to recharge my batteries, and then I start my new gig at YouTube
in the Bay Area. There, I will serve as Director of YouTube Trust & Safety,
managing global teams for policy, legal, and anti-abuse operations. As with
Wikimedia, I look forward to learning from those teams and tackling
together a new set of exciting, novel challenges.

For those who want to stay in touch, please do! My personal email is:
geoffrey.r.brig...@gmail.com.

With respect, admiration, and gratitude,

Geoff
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[Nicole Ebber]

Dear Geoff,

In the name of Wikimedia Deutschland, I would like to thank you for
your guidance and support through all the years, and for all the
things you have achieved for the WMF and our movement.

I am looking forward to working with Michelle and Stephen, and wish
you all the best for your future endeavours. Sounds like an exciting
new role, indeed.

Keep up the great work!

Nicole


On 14 July 2016 at 21:56, Samuel Klein  wrote:
> Dear Geoff –
>
> What a beautiful note. YouTube is in for a treat, as you are yourself a
> source of trust and stability and safety. The initiatives and examples you
> have set will serve Wikimedia for some time to come.
>
> Warmly,
> Sam
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[Samuel Klein]

Dear Geoff –

What a beautiful note. YouTube is in for a treat, as you are yourself a
source of trust and stability and safety. The initiatives and examples you
have set will serve Wikimedia for some time to come.

Warmly,
Sam
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[Michael Maggs]

Hi Geoff, I would like to add my personal thanks and appreciation for 
the exceptional work you have done in developing and professionalising 
the Foundation's legal services over the past five years.  Probably most 
editors don't realise that the long-term viability of the type of open 
communities that we enjoy can be secured only by keeping an eagle eye on 
the   underlying legal framework, and ceaselessly pushing back against 
those who would seek to restrict our rights of free expression or who 
would turn our projects into lawless zones where authors' and artists' 
rights and copyright licences can simply be ignored.


The fact that the work that you and your team have been doing over the 
years is often in the background makes it no less crucial.  I want in 
particular to thank you for encouraging your team to engage with the 
community, both in the development of simplified licences for the 
Foundation's trademarks, and also in providing helpful Wikilegal 
research papers on a wide variety of complex legal issues that the 
community has struggled with, including many copyright issues of 
importance to Wikimedia Commons.


With my very best regards, and best wishes in your new role,

Michael


Geoff Brigham wrote:

Hi all,

Over the past five years, I’ve been honored to serve as the General Counsel
and Secretary of the Wikimedia Foundation. This job has been amazing, and
I’m grateful to everyone who has made it so rewarding. It's now time for my
next step, so, in the coming days, I will be leaving the Foundation to
pursue a new career opportunity.

I depart with such love for the mission, the Foundation, the Wikimedia
communities, and my colleagues at work. I thank my past and present bosses
as well as the Board for their support and guidance. I stand in awe of the
volunteer writers, editors, and photographers who contribute every day to
the Wikimedia projects. And I will hold special to my heart my past and
current teams, including legal and community advocacy. :) You have taught,
given, and enriched me so much.

After my departure, Michelle Paulson will serve as interim head of Legal,
and, subject to Board approval, Stephen LaPorte will serve as interim
Secretary to the Board. I can happily report that they have the experience
and expertise to ensure a smooth and professional transition.

The future of the Foundation under Katherine's leadership is exciting.
Having had the pleasure of working for her, I know Katherine will take the
Foundation to its next level in promoting and defending the outstanding
mission and values of the Wikimedia movement. Although I'm delighted about
my next opportunity, I will miss this new chapter in the Foundation's
story.

My last day at the Foundation will be July 18th. After that, I will take a
month off to recharge my batteries, and then I start my new gig at YouTube
in the Bay Area. There, I will serve as Director of YouTube Trust&  Safety,
managing global teams for policy, legal, and anti-abuse operations. As with
Wikimedia, I look forward to learning from those teams and tackling
together a new set of exciting, novel challenges.

For those who want to stay in touch, please do! My personal email is:
geoffrey.r.brig...@gmail.com.

With respect, admiration, and gratitude,

Geoff
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[Ilya Korniyko]

Dear Geoff,

Wikimedia Ukraine had a pleasure to work with you and your team closely at
least twice: when we wanted to make sure that our community event logo was
not breaking any rules and when we had a dispute about Wiki Loves Monuments
in Crimea. The last issue was really big to tackle amiably, of course, but
it is not a point here. I am grateful for your work and I wish you good
luck in the new chapters of your life!

Best regards,
Ilya Korniiko
Chair, Wikimedia Ukraine

On Thu, Jul 14, 2016 at 5:06 PM, Christophe Henner 
wrote:

> Hey,
>
> I've said that privately earlier this week, I'll reiterate publicly.
>
> Thank you so much for all the work and energy you've put into the movement.
>
> I'm sad we won't get to work much together but really happy you've Landes a
> great job at YouTube!
>
> Of course any time you come to France I'd be happy to have you and enjoy
> wine in my garden :)
>
> Good luck for your new job, even though you won't need any!
>
> And I hope we'll get to see you roaming in the movement in the future.
>
> Christophe
>
> Le 14 juil. 2016 3:31 PM, "Ziko van Dijk"  a écrit :
>
> > It was always great to talk to you, Geofff, I wish you all the best
> > and hope that from time to time the Wikimedia movement still will
> > enjoy your advice.
> > Ziko
> >
> > 2016-07-14 13:01 GMT+02:00 Michael Jahn :
> > > Working with you has been a brief but nonetheless great pleasure,
> Geoff!
> > > Wishing you all the best for this exciting change!
> > > Michael
> > >
> > > --
> > >
> > > Michael Jahn
> > > Leiter Kommunikation & Partnerschaften
> > > Head of Communications & Partnerships
> > >
> > > Wikimedia Deutschland e.V. | Tempelhofer Ufer 23-24 | 10963 Berlin
> > > Tel. (030) 219 158 260
> > >
> > > http://wikimedia.de 
> > >
> > > Stellen Sie sich eine Welt vor, in der jeder Mensch freien Zugang zu
> der
> > > Gesamtheit des Wissens der Menschheit hat. Helfen Sie uns dabei!
> > >
> > > Wikimedia Deutschland - Gesellschaft zur Förderung Freien Wissens e.V.
> > > Eingetragen im Vereinsregister des Amtsgerichts Berlin-Charlottenburg
> > unter
> > > der Nummer 23855 B. Als gemeinnützig anerkannt durch das Finanzamt für
> > > Körperschaften I Berlin, Steuernummer 27/029/42207.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > 2016-07-13 23:25 GMT+02:00 Geoff Brigham :
> > >
> > >> Hi all,
> > >>
> > >> Over the past five years, I’ve been honored to serve as the General
> > Counsel
> > >> and Secretary of the Wikimedia Foundation. This job has been amazing,
> > and
> > >> I’m grateful to everyone who has made it so rewarding. It's now time
> > for my
> > >> next step, so, in the coming days, I will be leaving the Foundation to
> > >> pursue a new career opportunity.
> > >>
> > >> I depart with such love for the mission, the Foundation, the Wikimedia
> > >> communities, and my colleagues at work. I thank my past and present
> > bosses
> > >> as well as the Board for their support and guidance. I stand in awe of
> > the
> > >> volunteer writers, editors, and photographers who contribute every day
> > to
> > >> the Wikimedia projects. And I will hold special to my heart my past
> and
> > >> current teams, including legal and community advocacy. :) You have
> > taught,
> > >> given, and enriched me so much.
> > >>
> > >> After my departure, Michelle Paulson will serve as interim head of
> > Legal,
> > >> and, subject to Board approval, Stephen LaPorte will serve as interim
> > >> Secretary to the Board. I can happily report that they have the
> > experience
> > >> and expertise to ensure a smooth and professional transition.
> > >>
> > >> The future of the Foundation under Katherine's leadership is exciting.
> > >> Having had the pleasure of working for her, I know Katherine will take
> > the
> > >> Foundation to its next level in promoting and defending the
> outstanding
> > >> mission and values of the Wikimedia movement. Although I'm delighted
> > about
> > >> my next opportunity, I will miss this new chapter in the Foundation's
> > >> story.
> > >>
> > >> My last day at the Foundation will be July 18th. After that, I will
> > take a
> > >> month off to recharge my batteries, and then I start my new gig at
> > YouTube
> > >> in the Bay Area. There, I will serve as Director of YouTube Trust &
> > Safety,
> > >> managing global teams for policy, legal, and anti-abuse operations. As
> > with
> > >> Wikimedia, I look forward to learning from those teams and tackling
> > >> together a new set of exciting, novel challenges.
> > >>
> > >> For those who want to stay in touch, please do! My personal email is:
> > >> geoffrey.r.brig...@gmail.com.
> > >>
> > >> With respect, admiration, and gratitude,
> > >>
> > >> Geoff
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[Christophe Henner]

Hey,

I've said that privately earlier this week, I'll reiterate publicly.

Thank you so much for all the work and energy you've put into the movement.

I'm sad we won't get to work much together but really happy you've Landes a
great job at YouTube!

Of course any time you come to France I'd be happy to have you and enjoy
wine in my garden :)

Good luck for your new job, even though you won't need any!

And I hope we'll get to see you roaming in the movement in the future.

Christophe

Le 14 juil. 2016 3:31 PM, "Ziko van Dijk"  a écrit :

> It was always great to talk to you, Geofff, I wish you all the best
> and hope that from time to time the Wikimedia movement still will
> enjoy your advice.
> Ziko
>
> 2016-07-14 13:01 GMT+02:00 Michael Jahn :
> > Working with you has been a brief but nonetheless great pleasure, Geoff!
> > Wishing you all the best for this exciting change!
> > Michael
> >
> > --
> >
> > Michael Jahn
> > Leiter Kommunikation & Partnerschaften
> > Head of Communications & Partnerships
> >
> > Wikimedia Deutschland e.V. | Tempelhofer Ufer 23-24 | 10963 Berlin
> > Tel. (030) 219 158 260
> >
> > http://wikimedia.de 
> >
> > Stellen Sie sich eine Welt vor, in der jeder Mensch freien Zugang zu der
> > Gesamtheit des Wissens der Menschheit hat. Helfen Sie uns dabei!
> >
> > Wikimedia Deutschland - Gesellschaft zur Förderung Freien Wissens e.V.
> > Eingetragen im Vereinsregister des Amtsgerichts Berlin-Charlottenburg
> unter
> > der Nummer 23855 B. Als gemeinnützig anerkannt durch das Finanzamt für
> > Körperschaften I Berlin, Steuernummer 27/029/42207.
> >
> >
> >
> > 2016-07-13 23:25 GMT+02:00 Geoff Brigham :
> >
> >> Hi all,
> >>
> >> Over the past five years, I’ve been honored to serve as the General
> Counsel
> >> and Secretary of the Wikimedia Foundation. This job has been amazing,
> and
> >> I’m grateful to everyone who has made it so rewarding. It's now time
> for my
> >> next step, so, in the coming days, I will be leaving the Foundation to
> >> pursue a new career opportunity.
> >>
> >> I depart with such love for the mission, the Foundation, the Wikimedia
> >> communities, and my colleagues at work. I thank my past and present
> bosses
> >> as well as the Board for their support and guidance. I stand in awe of
> the
> >> volunteer writers, editors, and photographers who contribute every day
> to
> >> the Wikimedia projects. And I will hold special to my heart my past and
> >> current teams, including legal and community advocacy. :) You have
> taught,
> >> given, and enriched me so much.
> >>
> >> After my departure, Michelle Paulson will serve as interim head of
> Legal,
> >> and, subject to Board approval, Stephen LaPorte will serve as interim
> >> Secretary to the Board. I can happily report that they have the
> experience
> >> and expertise to ensure a smooth and professional transition.
> >>
> >> The future of the Foundation under Katherine's leadership is exciting.
> >> Having had the pleasure of working for her, I know Katherine will take
> the
> >> Foundation to its next level in promoting and defending the outstanding
> >> mission and values of the Wikimedia movement. Although I'm delighted
> about
> >> my next opportunity, I will miss this new chapter in the Foundation's
> >> story.
> >>
> >> My last day at the Foundation will be July 18th. After that, I will
> take a
> >> month off to recharge my batteries, and then I start my new gig at
> YouTube
> >> in the Bay Area. There, I will serve as Director of YouTube Trust &
> Safety,
> >> managing global teams for policy, legal, and anti-abuse operations. As
> with
> >> Wikimedia, I look forward to learning from those teams and tackling
> >> together a new set of exciting, novel challenges.
> >>
> >> For those who want to stay in touch, please do! My personal email is:
> >> geoffrey.r.brig...@gmail.com.
> >>
> >> With respect, admiration, and gratitude,
> >>
> >> Geoff
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[Ziko van Dijk]

It was always great to talk to you, Geofff, I wish you all the best
and hope that from time to time the Wikimedia movement still will
enjoy your advice.
Ziko

2016-07-14 13:01 GMT+02:00 Michael Jahn :
> Working with you has been a brief but nonetheless great pleasure, Geoff!
> Wishing you all the best for this exciting change!
> Michael
>
> --
>
> Michael Jahn
> Leiter Kommunikation & Partnerschaften
> Head of Communications & Partnerships
>
> Wikimedia Deutschland e.V. | Tempelhofer Ufer 23-24 | 10963 Berlin
> Tel. (030) 219 158 260
>
> http://wikimedia.de 
>
> Stellen Sie sich eine Welt vor, in der jeder Mensch freien Zugang zu der
> Gesamtheit des Wissens der Menschheit hat. Helfen Sie uns dabei!
>
> Wikimedia Deutschland - Gesellschaft zur Förderung Freien Wissens e.V.
> Eingetragen im Vereinsregister des Amtsgerichts Berlin-Charlottenburg unter
> der Nummer 23855 B. Als gemeinnützig anerkannt durch das Finanzamt für
> Körperschaften I Berlin, Steuernummer 27/029/42207.
>
>
>
> 2016-07-13 23:25 GMT+02:00 Geoff Brigham :
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Over the past five years, I’ve been honored to serve as the General Counsel
>> and Secretary of the Wikimedia Foundation. This job has been amazing, and
>> I’m grateful to everyone who has made it so rewarding. It's now time for my
>> next step, so, in the coming days, I will be leaving the Foundation to
>> pursue a new career opportunity.
>>
>> I depart with such love for the mission, the Foundation, the Wikimedia
>> communities, and my colleagues at work. I thank my past and present bosses
>> as well as the Board for their support and guidance. I stand in awe of the
>> volunteer writers, editors, and photographers who contribute every day to
>> the Wikimedia projects. And I will hold special to my heart my past and
>> current teams, including legal and community advocacy. :) You have taught,
>> given, and enriched me so much.
>>
>> After my departure, Michelle Paulson will serve as interim head of Legal,
>> and, subject to Board approval, Stephen LaPorte will serve as interim
>> Secretary to the Board. I can happily report that they have the experience
>> and expertise to ensure a smooth and professional transition.
>>
>> The future of the Foundation under Katherine's leadership is exciting.
>> Having had the pleasure of working for her, I know Katherine will take the
>> Foundation to its next level in promoting and defending the outstanding
>> mission and values of the Wikimedia movement. Although I'm delighted about
>> my next opportunity, I will miss this new chapter in the Foundation's
>> story.
>>
>> My last day at the Foundation will be July 18th. After that, I will take a
>> month off to recharge my batteries, and then I start my new gig at YouTube
>> in the Bay Area. There, I will serve as Director of YouTube Trust & Safety,
>> managing global teams for policy, legal, and anti-abuse operations. As with
>> Wikimedia, I look forward to learning from those teams and tackling
>> together a new set of exciting, novel challenges.
>>
>> For those who want to stay in touch, please do! My personal email is:
>> geoffrey.r.brig...@gmail.com.
>>
>> With respect, admiration, and gratitude,
>>
>> Geoff
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[Michael Jahn]

Working with you has been a brief but nonetheless great pleasure, Geoff!
Wishing you all the best for this exciting change!
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2016-07-13 23:25 GMT+02:00 Geoff Brigham :

> Hi all,
>
> Over the past five years, I’ve been honored to serve as the General Counsel
> and Secretary of the Wikimedia Foundation. This job has been amazing, and
> I’m grateful to everyone who has made it so rewarding. It's now time for my
> next step, so, in the coming days, I will be leaving the Foundation to
> pursue a new career opportunity.
>
> I depart with such love for the mission, the Foundation, the Wikimedia
> communities, and my colleagues at work. I thank my past and present bosses
> as well as the Board for their support and guidance. I stand in awe of the
> volunteer writers, editors, and photographers who contribute every day to
> the Wikimedia projects. And I will hold special to my heart my past and
> current teams, including legal and community advocacy. :) You have taught,
> given, and enriched me so much.
>
> After my departure, Michelle Paulson will serve as interim head of Legal,
> and, subject to Board approval, Stephen LaPorte will serve as interim
> Secretary to the Board. I can happily report that they have the experience
> and expertise to ensure a smooth and professional transition.
>
> The future of the Foundation under Katherine's leadership is exciting.
> Having had the pleasure of working for her, I know Katherine will take the
> Foundation to its next level in promoting and defending the outstanding
> mission and values of the Wikimedia movement. Although I'm delighted about
> my next opportunity, I will miss this new chapter in the Foundation's
> story.
>
> My last day at the Foundation will be July 18th. After that, I will take a
> month off to recharge my batteries, and then I start my new gig at YouTube
> in the Bay Area. There, I will serve as Director of YouTube Trust & Safety,
> managing global teams for policy, legal, and anti-abuse operations. As with
> Wikimedia, I look forward to learning from those teams and tackling
> together a new set of exciting, novel challenges.
>
> For those who want to stay in touch, please do! My personal email is:
> geoffrey.r.brig...@gmail.com.
>
> With respect, admiration, and gratitude,
>
> Geoff
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[Delphine Ménard]

Darn. Just when I was thinking we could finally catch up. Well, it
*will* have to be in France then, or somewhere else where the grass is
green and the sea some shade of blue. Thank you for all the fish.

*hugs*

Delphine

On 14 July 2016 at 08:48, Itzik - Wikimedia Israel
 wrote:
> Geoff, thank you for your great service!
>
> At least I know we will may continue to work together as in my work I work
> a lot with YouTube's teams :)
>
> Good luck to you, to Michelle and Stephen.
>
>
>
>
>
> *Regards,Itzik Edri*
> Chairperson, Wikimedia Israel
> +972-(0)-54-5878078 | http://www.wikimedia.org.il
> Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the
> sum of all knowledge. That's our commitment!
>
>
> On Thu, Jul 14, 2016 at 12:25 AM, Geoff Brigham 
> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Over the past five years, I’ve been honored to serve as the General Counsel
>> and Secretary of the Wikimedia Foundation. This job has been amazing, and
>> I’m grateful to everyone who has made it so rewarding. It's now time for my
>> next step, so, in the coming days, I will be leaving the Foundation to
>> pursue a new career opportunity.
>>
>> I depart with such love for the mission, the Foundation, the Wikimedia
>> communities, and my colleagues at work. I thank my past and present bosses
>> as well as the Board for their support and guidance. I stand in awe of the
>> volunteer writers, editors, and photographers who contribute every day to
>> the Wikimedia projects. And I will hold special to my heart my past and
>> current teams, including legal and community advocacy. :) You have taught,
>> given, and enriched me so much.
>>
>> After my departure, Michelle Paulson will serve as interim head of Legal,
>> and, subject to Board approval, Stephen LaPorte will serve as interim
>> Secretary to the Board. I can happily report that they have the experience
>> and expertise to ensure a smooth and professional transition.
>>
>> The future of the Foundation under Katherine's leadership is exciting.
>> Having had the pleasure of working for her, I know Katherine will take the
>> Foundation to its next level in promoting and defending the outstanding
>> mission and values of the Wikimedia movement. Although I'm delighted about
>> my next opportunity, I will miss this new chapter in the Foundation's
>> story.
>>
>> My last day at the Foundation will be July 18th. After that, I will take a
>> month off to recharge my batteries, and then I start my new gig at YouTube
>> in the Bay Area. There, I will serve as Director of YouTube Trust & Safety,
>> managing global teams for policy, legal, and anti-abuse operations. As with
>> Wikimedia, I look forward to learning from those teams and tackling
>> together a new set of exciting, novel challenges.
>>
>> For those who want to stay in touch, please do! My personal email is:
>> geoffrey.r.brig...@gmail.com.
>>
>> With respect, admiration, and gratitude,
>>
>> Geoff
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[Itzik - Wikimedia Israel]

Geoff, thank you for your great service!

At least I know we will may continue to work together as in my work I work
a lot with YouTube's teams :)

Good luck to you, to Michelle and Stephen.





*Regards,Itzik Edri*
Chairperson, Wikimedia Israel
+972-(0)-54-5878078 | http://www.wikimedia.org.il
Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the
sum of all knowledge. That's our commitment!


On Thu, Jul 14, 2016 at 12:25 AM, Geoff Brigham 
wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Over the past five years, I’ve been honored to serve as the General Counsel
> and Secretary of the Wikimedia Foundation. This job has been amazing, and
> I’m grateful to everyone who has made it so rewarding. It's now time for my
> next step, so, in the coming days, I will be leaving the Foundation to
> pursue a new career opportunity.
>
> I depart with such love for the mission, the Foundation, the Wikimedia
> communities, and my colleagues at work. I thank my past and present bosses
> as well as the Board for their support and guidance. I stand in awe of the
> volunteer writers, editors, and photographers who contribute every day to
> the Wikimedia projects. And I will hold special to my heart my past and
> current teams, including legal and community advocacy. :) You have taught,
> given, and enriched me so much.
>
> After my departure, Michelle Paulson will serve as interim head of Legal,
> and, subject to Board approval, Stephen LaPorte will serve as interim
> Secretary to the Board. I can happily report that they have the experience
> and expertise to ensure a smooth and professional transition.
>
> The future of the Foundation under Katherine's leadership is exciting.
> Having had the pleasure of working for her, I know Katherine will take the
> Foundation to its next level in promoting and defending the outstanding
> mission and values of the Wikimedia movement. Although I'm delighted about
> my next opportunity, I will miss this new chapter in the Foundation's
> story.
>
> My last day at the Foundation will be July 18th. After that, I will take a
> month off to recharge my batteries, and then I start my new gig at YouTube
> in the Bay Area. There, I will serve as Director of YouTube Trust & Safety,
> managing global teams for policy, legal, and anti-abuse operations. As with
> Wikimedia, I look forward to learning from those teams and tackling
> together a new set of exciting, novel challenges.
>
> For those who want to stay in touch, please do! My personal email is:
> geoffrey.r.brig...@gmail.com.
>
> With respect, admiration, and gratitude,
>
> Geoff
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[Ting Chen]

Hello Geoff,

among many other things said already I think the most profound impact 
you made on the whole movement was the reformation of the trademark 
licensing policy and the introduction of legal assistance program. Both 
immensely important for the community Also your contribution and legal 
backup by introducing the current associate model, so that it can be 
opened more broadly to the community, cannot be under estimated. Hope we 
can stay in touch.


Greetings

Ting


Am 13.07.2016 um 23:25 schrieb Geoff Brigham:

Hi all,

Over the past five years, I’ve been honored to serve as the General Counsel
and Secretary of the Wikimedia Foundation. This job has been amazing, and
I’m grateful to everyone who has made it so rewarding. It's now time for my
next step, so, in the coming days, I will be leaving the Foundation to
pursue a new career opportunity.

I depart with such love for the mission, the Foundation, the Wikimedia
communities, and my colleagues at work. I thank my past and present bosses
as well as the Board for their support and guidance. I stand in awe of the
volunteer writers, editors, and photographers who contribute every day to
the Wikimedia projects. And I will hold special to my heart my past and
current teams, including legal and community advocacy. :) You have taught,
given, and enriched me so much.

After my departure, Michelle Paulson will serve as interim head of Legal,
and, subject to Board approval, Stephen LaPorte will serve as interim
Secretary to the Board. I can happily report that they have the experience
and expertise to ensure a smooth and professional transition.

The future of the Foundation under Katherine's leadership is exciting.
Having had the pleasure of working for her, I know Katherine will take the
Foundation to its next level in promoting and defending the outstanding
mission and values of the Wikimedia movement. Although I'm delighted about
my next opportunity, I will miss this new chapter in the Foundation's
story.

My last day at the Foundation will be July 18th. After that, I will take a
month off to recharge my batteries, and then I start my new gig at YouTube
in the Bay Area. There, I will serve as Director of YouTube Trust & Safety,
managing global teams for policy, legal, and anti-abuse operations. As with
Wikimedia, I look forward to learning from those teams and tackling
together a new set of exciting, novel challenges.

For those who want to stay in touch, please do! My personal email is:
geoffrey.r.brig...@gmail.com.

With respect, admiration, and gratitude,

Geoff
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[Michael Snow]

On 7/13/2016 3:04 PM, Kat Walsh wrote:

Geoff,

Your insight and
guidance, your legal experience, your leadership, and your dedication
to the people and the principles of the movement have all been
invaluable. And your commitment to building the organization and the
people in it means you leave the legal department in good hands;
congratulations to Michelle and Stephen on their new roles.
Kat and I are used to echoing each other, so I'll reiterate the above in 
particular. I think this transition illustrates one of the hallmarks of 
successful leadership, in preparing others to fill his responsibilities 
capably in his absence. As a person Geoff is irreplaceable, and like 
others I owe him a lot personally. But in his role in the organization, 
he does have to be replaced, and I am glad we have such good 
replacements on hand. Fortunately, there is no need to replace Geoff the 
person, because he will still be himself. That should serve him equally 
well in his new position, and he has my best wishes for all his future 
endeavors.


--Michael Snow

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Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[Erik Moeller]

Geoff --

Many thanks for all you've done for the movement! You helped take the
WMF to a new level of professionalism, built a fantastic team, and led
it during some of the most pivotal moments in the organization's
history. During our years of working together, I deeply admired your
dedication to continuously making things better, providing mentorship
to your team and across the org, and deftly navigating the complexity
of the wiki world.

Above all, you embodied the organization's mission and values every
day, whether it was about free speech, transparency and inclusiveness,
free culture, the threat of global surveillance, or any other issue.

YouTube is lucky to bring you on board, and WMF is lucky you've built
such a great team to take things from here. Congrats and best of luck!
:)

Warmly,
Erik

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Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[Florence Devouard]

I vividly remember the day we met, in Paris, before you joined the WMF. 
I am really glad you decided to join the aventure for so many years. You 
will be missed.


Florence

Le 13/07/16 à 23:25, Geoff Brigham a écrit :

Hi all,

Over the past five years, I’ve been honored to serve as the General Counsel
and Secretary of the Wikimedia Foundation. This job has been amazing, and
I’m grateful to everyone who has made it so rewarding. It's now time for my
next step, so, in the coming days, I will be leaving the Foundation to
pursue a new career opportunity.

I depart with such love for the mission, the Foundation, the Wikimedia
communities, and my colleagues at work. I thank my past and present bosses
as well as the Board for their support and guidance. I stand in awe of the
volunteer writers, editors, and photographers who contribute every day to
the Wikimedia projects. And I will hold special to my heart my past and
current teams, including legal and community advocacy. :) You have taught,
given, and enriched me so much.

After my departure, Michelle Paulson will serve as interim head of Legal,
and, subject to Board approval, Stephen LaPorte will serve as interim
Secretary to the Board. I can happily report that they have the experience
and expertise to ensure a smooth and professional transition.

The future of the Foundation under Katherine's leadership is exciting.
Having had the pleasure of working for her, I know Katherine will take the
Foundation to its next level in promoting and defending the outstanding
mission and values of the Wikimedia movement. Although I'm delighted about
my next opportunity, I will miss this new chapter in the Foundation's
story.

My last day at the Foundation will be July 18th. After that, I will take a
month off to recharge my batteries, and then I start my new gig at YouTube
in the Bay Area. There, I will serve as Director of YouTube Trust & Safety,
managing global teams for policy, legal, and anti-abuse operations. As with
Wikimedia, I look forward to learning from those teams and tackling
together a new set of exciting, novel challenges.

For those who want to stay in touch, please do! My personal email is:
geoffrey.r.brig...@gmail.com.

With respect, admiration, and gratitude,

Geoff
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[Patricio Lorente]

Dear Geoff:

It has been a pleasure and an honor to work with you during my term in the
Board. Is not only that I enjoyed your advice and support, but also that I
learned so much from your leadership. I wish you best of luck in your next
adventure. And I hope we will meet again to share a beer and talk about
past times :)


 Patricio

El mié., 13 de jul. de 2016 a la(s) 19:29, Olatunde Isaac <
reachout2is...@gmail.com> escribió:

> Thanks for your impeccable service,  Geoff. Wishing you all the best in
> your future endeavors.
>
> Isaac
> Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld from Glo Mobile.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Pine W <wiki.p...@gmail.com>
> Sender: "Wikimedia-l" <wikimedia-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org>Date: Wed,
> 13 Jul 2016 14:32:29
> To: Wikimedia Mailing List<wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org>
> Reply-To: Wikimedia Mailing List <wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org>
> Subject: Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...
>
> Thank you for your service, Geoff. I hope that we will still see you
> around. Good luck with the new gig. :)
>
> Regards,
>
> Pine
>
> On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 2:25 PM, Geoff Brigham <gbrig...@wikimedia.org>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Over the past five years, I’ve been honored to serve as the General
> Counsel
> > and Secretary of the Wikimedia Foundation. This job has been amazing, and
> > I’m grateful to everyone who has made it so rewarding. It's now time for
> my
> > next step, so, in the coming days, I will be leaving the Foundation to
> > pursue a new career opportunity.
> >
> > I depart with such love for the mission, the Foundation, the Wikimedia
> > communities, and my colleagues at work. I thank my past and present
> bosses
> > as well as the Board for their support and guidance. I stand in awe of
> the
> > volunteer writers, editors, and photographers who contribute every day to
> > the Wikimedia projects. And I will hold special to my heart my past and
> > current teams, including legal and community advocacy. :) You have
> taught,
> > given, and enriched me so much.
> >
> > After my departure, Michelle Paulson will serve as interim head of Legal,
> > and, subject to Board approval, Stephen LaPorte will serve as interim
> > Secretary to the Board. I can happily report that they have the
> experience
> > and expertise to ensure a smooth and professional transition.
> >
> > The future of the Foundation under Katherine's leadership is exciting.
> > Having had the pleasure of working for her, I know Katherine will take
> the
> > Foundation to its next level in promoting and defending the outstanding
> > mission and values of the Wikimedia movement. Although I'm delighted
> about
> > my next opportunity, I will miss this new chapter in the Foundation's
> > story.
> >
> > My last day at the Foundation will be July 18th. After that, I will take
> a
> > month off to recharge my batteries, and then I start my new gig at
> YouTube
> > in the Bay Area. There, I will serve as Director of YouTube Trust &
> Safety,
> > managing global teams for policy, legal, and anti-abuse operations. As
> with
> > Wikimedia, I look forward to learning from those teams and tackling
> > together a new set of exciting, novel challenges.
> >
> > For those who want to stay in touch, please do! My personal email is:
> > geoffrey.r.brig...@gmail.com.
> >
> > With respect, admiration, and gratitude,
> >
> > Geoff
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[Steven Walling]

Congrats on the new role Geoff, and thank you so much for your leadership
over the last half-decade. You have been a huge asset to the movement, and
will be sorely missed.
On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 3:29 PM Olatunde Isaac <reachout2is...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Thanks for your impeccable service,  Geoff. Wishing you all the best in
> your future endeavors.
>
> Isaac
> Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld from Glo Mobile.
>
> -Original Message-
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> Thank you for your service, Geoff. I hope that we will still see you
> around. Good luck with the new gig. :)
>
> Regards,
>
> Pine
>
> On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 2:25 PM, Geoff Brigham <gbrig...@wikimedia.org>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Over the past five years, I’ve been honored to serve as the General
> Counsel
> > and Secretary of the Wikimedia Foundation. This job has been amazing, and
> > I’m grateful to everyone who has made it so rewarding. It's now time for
> my
> > next step, so, in the coming days, I will be leaving the Foundation to
> > pursue a new career opportunity.
> >
> > I depart with such love for the mission, the Foundation, the Wikimedia
> > communities, and my colleagues at work. I thank my past and present
> bosses
> > as well as the Board for their support and guidance. I stand in awe of
> the
> > volunteer writers, editors, and photographers who contribute every day to
> > the Wikimedia projects. And I will hold special to my heart my past and
> > current teams, including legal and community advocacy. :) You have
> taught,
> > given, and enriched me so much.
> >
> > After my departure, Michelle Paulson will serve as interim head of Legal,
> > and, subject to Board approval, Stephen LaPorte will serve as interim
> > Secretary to the Board. I can happily report that they have the
> experience
> > and expertise to ensure a smooth and professional transition.
> >
> > The future of the Foundation under Katherine's leadership is exciting.
> > Having had the pleasure of working for her, I know Katherine will take
> the
> > Foundation to its next level in promoting and defending the outstanding
> > mission and values of the Wikimedia movement. Although I'm delighted
> about
> > my next opportunity, I will miss this new chapter in the Foundation's
> > story.
> >
> > My last day at the Foundation will be July 18th. After that, I will take
> a
> > month off to recharge my batteries, and then I start my new gig at
> YouTube
> > in the Bay Area. There, I will serve as Director of YouTube Trust &
> Safety,
> > managing global teams for policy, legal, and anti-abuse operations. As
> with
> > Wikimedia, I look forward to learning from those teams and tackling
> > together a new set of exciting, novel challenges.
> >
> > For those who want to stay in touch, please do! My personal email is:
> > geoffrey.r.brig...@gmail.com.
> >
> > With respect, admiration, and gratitude,
> >
> > Geoff
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[Olatunde Isaac]

Thanks for your impeccable service,  Geoff. Wishing you all the best in your 
future endeavors.

Isaac
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Thank you for your service, Geoff. I hope that we will still see you
around. Good luck with the new gig. :)

Regards,

Pine

On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 2:25 PM, Geoff Brigham <gbrig...@wikimedia.org>
wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Over the past five years, I’ve been honored to serve as the General Counsel
> and Secretary of the Wikimedia Foundation. This job has been amazing, and
> I’m grateful to everyone who has made it so rewarding. It's now time for my
> next step, so, in the coming days, I will be leaving the Foundation to
> pursue a new career opportunity.
>
> I depart with such love for the mission, the Foundation, the Wikimedia
> communities, and my colleagues at work. I thank my past and present bosses
> as well as the Board for their support and guidance. I stand in awe of the
> volunteer writers, editors, and photographers who contribute every day to
> the Wikimedia projects. And I will hold special to my heart my past and
> current teams, including legal and community advocacy. :) You have taught,
> given, and enriched me so much.
>
> After my departure, Michelle Paulson will serve as interim head of Legal,
> and, subject to Board approval, Stephen LaPorte will serve as interim
> Secretary to the Board. I can happily report that they have the experience
> and expertise to ensure a smooth and professional transition.
>
> The future of the Foundation under Katherine's leadership is exciting.
> Having had the pleasure of working for her, I know Katherine will take the
> Foundation to its next level in promoting and defending the outstanding
> mission and values of the Wikimedia movement. Although I'm delighted about
> my next opportunity, I will miss this new chapter in the Foundation's
> story.
>
> My last day at the Foundation will be July 18th. After that, I will take a
> month off to recharge my batteries, and then I start my new gig at YouTube
> in the Bay Area. There, I will serve as Director of YouTube Trust & Safety,
> managing global teams for policy, legal, and anti-abuse operations. As with
> Wikimedia, I look forward to learning from those teams and tackling
> together a new set of exciting, novel challenges.
>
> For those who want to stay in touch, please do! My personal email is:
> geoffrey.r.brig...@gmail.com.
>
> With respect, admiration, and gratitude,
>
> Geoff
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[Philippe Beaudette]

For three years, I reported to Geoff, along with my team.  I knew he was a
brilliant lawyer, even before I went into it. I did not know that he was a
brilliant manager. and he is. He challenged me and taught me skills that I
use daily. He set an exceptionally high standard and accepted nothing less.
But he always smiled and cared about each of us deeply.

YouTube is very lucky to get him. This movement will never be quite the
same. Stay in touch, my friend.

Philippe
(Former minion and lackey)

On Wednesday, July 13, 2016, Kat Walsh  wrote:

> Geoff,
>
> I remember having the great pleasure of welcoming you to Wikimedia and
> helping introduce you to the culture and challenges of a very unusual
> organization, and later having the great pleasure of working with you
> as you served as a keystone of its leadership.
>
> It would be impossible to thank you enough for everything you've
> done--all of the public work that has been justly recognized and
> applauded, and the iceberg of invisible work that comes with the role
> that will never be publicly recognized, but which deserves the
> recognition just as much. (And a particular thanks for all of your
> work with the board, which I know came with its own set of
> challenges!) The legal department is not always greatly loved in any
> organization, and frequently not one that gets to be a champion of the
> mission itself, but you have made this happen at WMF. Your insight and
> guidance, your legal experience, your leadership, and your dedication
> to the people and the principles of the movement have all been
> invaluable. And your commitment to building the organization and the
> people in it means you leave the legal department in good hands;
> congratulations to Michelle and Stephen on their new roles.
>
> And finally, for me personally, you have been a great mentor and a
> great friend. Best of luck in your new position; they are lucky to
> have you.
>
> -Kat
>
>
> On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 2:25 PM, Geoff Brigham  > wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Over the past five years, I’ve been honored to serve as the General
> Counsel
> > and Secretary of the Wikimedia Foundation. This job has been amazing, and
> > I’m grateful to everyone who has made it so rewarding. It's now time for
> my
> > next step, so, in the coming days, I will be leaving the Foundation to
> > pursue a new career opportunity.
> >
> > I depart with such love for the mission, the Foundation, the Wikimedia
> > communities, and my colleagues at work. I thank my past and present
> bosses
> > as well as the Board for their support and guidance. I stand in awe of
> the
> > volunteer writers, editors, and photographers who contribute every day to
> > the Wikimedia projects. And I will hold special to my heart my past and
> > current teams, including legal and community advocacy. :) You have
> taught,
> > given, and enriched me so much.
> >
> > After my departure, Michelle Paulson will serve as interim head of Legal,
> > and, subject to Board approval, Stephen LaPorte will serve as interim
> > Secretary to the Board. I can happily report that they have the
> experience
> > and expertise to ensure a smooth and professional transition.
> >
> > The future of the Foundation under Katherine's leadership is exciting.
> > Having had the pleasure of working for her, I know Katherine will take
> the
> > Foundation to its next level in promoting and defending the outstanding
> > mission and values of the Wikimedia movement. Although I'm delighted
> about
> > my next opportunity, I will miss this new chapter in the Foundation's
> > story.
> >
> > My last day at the Foundation will be July 18th. After that, I will take
> a
> > month off to recharge my batteries, and then I start my new gig at
> YouTube
> > in the Bay Area. There, I will serve as Director of YouTube Trust &
> Safety,
> > managing global teams for policy, legal, and anti-abuse operations. As
> with
> > Wikimedia, I look forward to learning from those teams and tackling
> > together a new set of exciting, novel challenges.
> >
> > For those who want to stay in touch, please do! My personal email is:
> > geoffrey.r.brig...@gmail.com .
> >
> > With respect, admiration, and gratitude,
> >
> > Geoff
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[Kat Walsh]

Geoff,

I remember having the great pleasure of welcoming you to Wikimedia and
helping introduce you to the culture and challenges of a very unusual
organization, and later having the great pleasure of working with you
as you served as a keystone of its leadership.

It would be impossible to thank you enough for everything you've
done--all of the public work that has been justly recognized and
applauded, and the iceberg of invisible work that comes with the role
that will never be publicly recognized, but which deserves the
recognition just as much. (And a particular thanks for all of your
work with the board, which I know came with its own set of
challenges!) The legal department is not always greatly loved in any
organization, and frequently not one that gets to be a champion of the
mission itself, but you have made this happen at WMF. Your insight and
guidance, your legal experience, your leadership, and your dedication
to the people and the principles of the movement have all been
invaluable. And your commitment to building the organization and the
people in it means you leave the legal department in good hands;
congratulations to Michelle and Stephen on their new roles.

And finally, for me personally, you have been a great mentor and a
great friend. Best of luck in your new position; they are lucky to
have you.

-Kat


On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 2:25 PM, Geoff Brigham  wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Over the past five years, I’ve been honored to serve as the General Counsel
> and Secretary of the Wikimedia Foundation. This job has been amazing, and
> I’m grateful to everyone who has made it so rewarding. It's now time for my
> next step, so, in the coming days, I will be leaving the Foundation to
> pursue a new career opportunity.
>
> I depart with such love for the mission, the Foundation, the Wikimedia
> communities, and my colleagues at work. I thank my past and present bosses
> as well as the Board for their support and guidance. I stand in awe of the
> volunteer writers, editors, and photographers who contribute every day to
> the Wikimedia projects. And I will hold special to my heart my past and
> current teams, including legal and community advocacy. :) You have taught,
> given, and enriched me so much.
>
> After my departure, Michelle Paulson will serve as interim head of Legal,
> and, subject to Board approval, Stephen LaPorte will serve as interim
> Secretary to the Board. I can happily report that they have the experience
> and expertise to ensure a smooth and professional transition.
>
> The future of the Foundation under Katherine's leadership is exciting.
> Having had the pleasure of working for her, I know Katherine will take the
> Foundation to its next level in promoting and defending the outstanding
> mission and values of the Wikimedia movement. Although I'm delighted about
> my next opportunity, I will miss this new chapter in the Foundation's
> story.
>
> My last day at the Foundation will be July 18th. After that, I will take a
> month off to recharge my batteries, and then I start my new gig at YouTube
> in the Bay Area. There, I will serve as Director of YouTube Trust & Safety,
> managing global teams for policy, legal, and anti-abuse operations. As with
> Wikimedia, I look forward to learning from those teams and tackling
> together a new set of exciting, novel challenges.
>
> For those who want to stay in touch, please do! My personal email is:
> geoffrey.r.brig...@gmail.com.
>
> With respect, admiration, and gratitude,
>
> Geoff
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[James Heilman]

Geoff thank you for your amazing service to the movement. You will indeed
be dearly missed.

James

On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 3:32 PM, Pine W  wrote:

> Thank you for your service, Geoff. I hope that we will still see you
> around. Good luck with the new gig. :)
>
> Regards,
>
> Pine
>
> On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 2:25 PM, Geoff Brigham 
> wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Over the past five years, I’ve been honored to serve as the General
> Counsel
> > and Secretary of the Wikimedia Foundation. This job has been amazing, and
> > I’m grateful to everyone who has made it so rewarding. It's now time for
> my
> > next step, so, in the coming days, I will be leaving the Foundation to
> > pursue a new career opportunity.
> >
> > I depart with such love for the mission, the Foundation, the Wikimedia
> > communities, and my colleagues at work. I thank my past and present
> bosses
> > as well as the Board for their support and guidance. I stand in awe of
> the
> > volunteer writers, editors, and photographers who contribute every day to
> > the Wikimedia projects. And I will hold special to my heart my past and
> > current teams, including legal and community advocacy. :) You have
> taught,
> > given, and enriched me so much.
> >
> > After my departure, Michelle Paulson will serve as interim head of Legal,
> > and, subject to Board approval, Stephen LaPorte will serve as interim
> > Secretary to the Board. I can happily report that they have the
> experience
> > and expertise to ensure a smooth and professional transition.
> >
> > The future of the Foundation under Katherine's leadership is exciting.
> > Having had the pleasure of working for her, I know Katherine will take
> the
> > Foundation to its next level in promoting and defending the outstanding
> > mission and values of the Wikimedia movement. Although I'm delighted
> about
> > my next opportunity, I will miss this new chapter in the Foundation's
> > story.
> >
> > My last day at the Foundation will be July 18th. After that, I will take
> a
> > month off to recharge my batteries, and then I start my new gig at
> YouTube
> > in the Bay Area. There, I will serve as Director of YouTube Trust &
> Safety,
> > managing global teams for policy, legal, and anti-abuse operations. As
> with
> > Wikimedia, I look forward to learning from those teams and tackling
> > together a new set of exciting, novel challenges.
> >
> > For those who want to stay in touch, please do! My personal email is:
> > geoffrey.r.brig...@gmail.com.
> >
> > With respect, admiration, and gratitude,
> >
> > Geoff
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[Pine W]

Thank you for your service, Geoff. I hope that we will still see you
around. Good luck with the new gig. :)

Regards,

Pine

On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 2:25 PM, Geoff Brigham 
wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Over the past five years, I’ve been honored to serve as the General Counsel
> and Secretary of the Wikimedia Foundation. This job has been amazing, and
> I’m grateful to everyone who has made it so rewarding. It's now time for my
> next step, so, in the coming days, I will be leaving the Foundation to
> pursue a new career opportunity.
>
> I depart with such love for the mission, the Foundation, the Wikimedia
> communities, and my colleagues at work. I thank my past and present bosses
> as well as the Board for their support and guidance. I stand in awe of the
> volunteer writers, editors, and photographers who contribute every day to
> the Wikimedia projects. And I will hold special to my heart my past and
> current teams, including legal and community advocacy. :) You have taught,
> given, and enriched me so much.
>
> After my departure, Michelle Paulson will serve as interim head of Legal,
> and, subject to Board approval, Stephen LaPorte will serve as interim
> Secretary to the Board. I can happily report that they have the experience
> and expertise to ensure a smooth and professional transition.
>
> The future of the Foundation under Katherine's leadership is exciting.
> Having had the pleasure of working for her, I know Katherine will take the
> Foundation to its next level in promoting and defending the outstanding
> mission and values of the Wikimedia movement. Although I'm delighted about
> my next opportunity, I will miss this new chapter in the Foundation's
> story.
>
> My last day at the Foundation will be July 18th. After that, I will take a
> month off to recharge my batteries, and then I start my new gig at YouTube
> in the Bay Area. There, I will serve as Director of YouTube Trust & Safety,
> managing global teams for policy, legal, and anti-abuse operations. As with
> Wikimedia, I look forward to learning from those teams and tackling
> together a new set of exciting, novel challenges.
>
> For those who want to stay in touch, please do! My personal email is:
> geoffrey.r.brig...@gmail.com.
>
> With respect, admiration, and gratitude,
>
> Geoff
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[Katherine Maher]

Geoff,

It is always difficult to say farewell to a trusted colleague and friend,
but it is wonderful to see your skills and leadership recognized in this
new role. I’m so excited for you to bring your energy and experience to
another passionate and rollicking global community of creators.

You’ve seen the Foundation through a remarkable five years. You’ve built a
tremendous team that is critical to helping the Wikimedia projects thrive
well into the future. You’ve expertly navigated our challenges, focusing
our efforts where we can have the most impact. Through your team, you've
empowered the Foundation as fierce advocates for open licensing, privacy,
freedom of information, and contributors rights, truly embodying the values
of our movement. And as a colleague, you’ve been a counselor and voice of
wisdom for our executive team and Board of Trustees.

Throughout it all, you have empowered everyone you work with to do their
best work. And even as you go, you leave us with the strong leadership of
Michelle and Stephen, who each bring excellent judgment and deep experience
with our complexities and curiosities.

Some of you may not know that the Communications team once reported to
Geoff. When I joined the Foundation as as Chief Communications Officer,
Geoff was one of the first people I met. He generously onboarded me,
offering insights into the communities and Foundation. We often worked
hand-in-hand to support and defend our movement and values. During this
time, I developed a deep appreciation for his steady leadership, appetite
for interesting challenges, and pursuit of excellence.

Thank you, Geoff, for your leadership, service, and dedication to our
movement. I know that our time with you has made our movement stronger. and
your time with us has hopefully helped prepare you for the opportunities
ahead. It’s always a joy to see people move on to new challenges and cheer
for them to succeed.

Our movement will certainly miss you, but we are very excited for what you
will do next.

Katherine

On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 2:25 PM, Geoff Brigham 
wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Over the past five years, I’ve been honored to serve as the General Counsel
> and Secretary of the Wikimedia Foundation. This job has been amazing, and
> I’m grateful to everyone who has made it so rewarding. It's now time for my
> next step, so, in the coming days, I will be leaving the Foundation to
> pursue a new career opportunity.
>
> I depart with such love for the mission, the Foundation, the Wikimedia
> communities, and my colleagues at work. I thank my past and present bosses
> as well as the Board for their support and guidance. I stand in awe of the
> volunteer writers, editors, and photographers who contribute every day to
> the Wikimedia projects. And I will hold special to my heart my past and
> current teams, including legal and community advocacy. :) You have taught,
> given, and enriched me so much.
>
> After my departure, Michelle Paulson will serve as interim head of Legal,
> and, subject to Board approval, Stephen LaPorte will serve as interim
> Secretary to the Board. I can happily report that they have the experience
> and expertise to ensure a smooth and professional transition.
>
> The future of the Foundation under Katherine's leadership is exciting.
> Having had the pleasure of working for her, I know Katherine will take the
> Foundation to its next level in promoting and defending the outstanding
> mission and values of the Wikimedia movement. Although I'm delighted about
> my next opportunity, I will miss this new chapter in the Foundation's
> story.
>
> My last day at the Foundation will be July 18th. After that, I will take a
> month off to recharge my batteries, and then I start my new gig at YouTube
> in the Bay Area. There, I will serve as Director of YouTube Trust & Safety,
> managing global teams for policy, legal, and anti-abuse operations. As with
> Wikimedia, I look forward to learning from those teams and tackling
> together a new set of exciting, novel challenges.
>
> For those who want to stay in touch, please do! My personal email is:
> geoffrey.r.brig...@gmail.com.
>
> With respect, admiration, and gratitude,
>
> Geoff
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[Nathan]

Congrats Geoff on your new and extraordinarily challenging role! Best of
luck and thank you for all of your hard work on behalf of the WMF.

~Nathan

On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 5:25 PM, Geoff Brigham 
wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Over the past five years, I’ve been honored to serve as the General Counsel
> and Secretary of the Wikimedia Foundation. This job has been amazing, and
> I’m grateful to everyone who has made it so rewarding. It's now time for my
> next step, so, in the coming days, I will be leaving the Foundation to
> pursue a new career opportunity.
>
> I depart with such love for the mission, the Foundation, the Wikimedia
> communities, and my colleagues at work. I thank my past and present bosses
> as well as the Board for their support and guidance. I stand in awe of the
> volunteer writers, editors, and photographers who contribute every day to
> the Wikimedia projects. And I will hold special to my heart my past and
> current teams, including legal and community advocacy. :) You have taught,
> given, and enriched me so much.
>
> After my departure, Michelle Paulson will serve as interim head of Legal,
> and, subject to Board approval, Stephen LaPorte will serve as interim
> Secretary to the Board. I can happily report that they have the experience
> and expertise to ensure a smooth and professional transition.
>
> The future of the Foundation under Katherine's leadership is exciting.
> Having had the pleasure of working for her, I know Katherine will take the
> Foundation to its next level in promoting and defending the outstanding
> mission and values of the Wikimedia movement. Although I'm delighted about
> my next opportunity, I will miss this new chapter in the Foundation's
> story.
>
> My last day at the Foundation will be July 18th. After that, I will take a
> month off to recharge my batteries, and then I start my new gig at YouTube
> in the Bay Area. There, I will serve as Director of YouTube Trust & Safety,
> managing global teams for policy, legal, and anti-abuse operations. As with
> Wikimedia, I look forward to learning from those teams and tackling
> together a new set of exciting, novel challenges.
>
> For those who want to stay in touch, please do! My personal email is:
> geoffrey.r.brig...@gmail.com.
>
> With respect, admiration, and gratitude,
>
> Geoff
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[Wikimedia-l] With my thanks to everyone ...

[Geoff Brigham]

Hi all,

Over the past five years, I’ve been honored to serve as the General Counsel
and Secretary of the Wikimedia Foundation. This job has been amazing, and
I’m grateful to everyone who has made it so rewarding. It's now time for my
next step, so, in the coming days, I will be leaving the Foundation to
pursue a new career opportunity.

I depart with such love for the mission, the Foundation, the Wikimedia
communities, and my colleagues at work. I thank my past and present bosses
as well as the Board for their support and guidance. I stand in awe of the
volunteer writers, editors, and photographers who contribute every day to
the Wikimedia projects. And I will hold special to my heart my past and
current teams, including legal and community advocacy. :) You have taught,
given, and enriched me so much.

After my departure, Michelle Paulson will serve as interim head of Legal,
and, subject to Board approval, Stephen LaPorte will serve as interim
Secretary to the Board. I can happily report that they have the experience
and expertise to ensure a smooth and professional transition.

The future of the Foundation under Katherine's leadership is exciting.
Having had the pleasure of working for her, I know Katherine will take the
Foundation to its next level in promoting and defending the outstanding
mission and values of the Wikimedia movement. Although I'm delighted about
my next opportunity, I will miss this new chapter in the Foundation's
story.

My last day at the Foundation will be July 18th. After that, I will take a
month off to recharge my batteries, and then I start my new gig at YouTube
in the Bay Area. There, I will serve as Director of YouTube Trust & Safety,
managing global teams for policy, legal, and anti-abuse operations. As with
Wikimedia, I look forward to learning from those teams and tackling
together a new set of exciting, novel challenges.

For those who want to stay in touch, please do! My personal email is:
geoffrey.r.brig...@gmail.com.

With respect, admiration, and gratitude,

Geoff
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