Fidelity National Financial names former U.S. Attorney as legal exec

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF) has appointed Gregg N. Sofer as Executive Vice President, Deputy Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Compliance Officer, the company announced Thursday. The appointment comes as the company’s majority-owned subsidiary F&G Annuities & Life (NYSE:FG), currently valued at $4.3 billion in market capitalization, maintains a GREAT financial health score according to InvestingPro analysis.

Sofer, who brings over 30 years of legal experience, succeeds Paul Perez, who is retiring after serving in the role since 2007. Sofer previously served as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas in 2020, appointed by then-Attorney General William Barr.

"Gregg’s extensive background in managing complex legal matters and his deep expertise in fraud and compliance programs make him exceptionally well-suited to lead our legal and compliance functions," said Peter Sadowski, Chief Legal Officer of FNF, in a press release statement.

Prior to joining FNF, Sofer worked as a partner at law firm Husch Blackwell, specializing in compliance matters, white collar defense, and internal investigations. His public service career includes nearly two decades at the Department of Justice, where he led investigations involving terrorism, money laundering, and fraud cases.

Sofer also previously served as Counsel to Attorney General Barr for national security and criminal matters, and held positions as Director of both the Office of Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism and the National Gang Targeting Enforcement and Coordination Center.

The outgoing Perez joined FNF after serving as the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, appointed by President George W. Bush in 2002.

Fidelity National Financial provides title insurance and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries, and insurance solutions through its majority-owned subsidiary F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. (NYSE:FG).

In other recent news, F&G Annuities & Life Inc. announced its first-quarter 2025 financial results, showing a notable revenue increase. The company reported revenue of $2.18 billion, exceeding the forecasted $1.37 billion. However, the earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.72, missing the expected $1.30. This discrepancy in EPS led to significant market reactions. Despite the earnings miss, the revenue growth highlights a positive development for the company. These recent developments have captured the attention of analysts and investors alike.

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