In-House Counsel

General Counsel Nearly Doubles His Salary After Closing Major Acquisition

That's a healthy thank you for getting the deal done.

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Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!

Capital One General Counsel Matthew Cooper’s compensation package went up a stunning 93% last year in recognition for closing the acquisition of which rival credit card company?

Hint: Cooper’s payday rose to $15.6 million in 2025 and he took over the task of integrating the newly acquired business into Capital One.

See the answer on the next page.

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