CSX announces leadership changes in its legal organization

CSX today announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Nathan Goldman will retire from the company on Jan. 1, 2025.

Michael Burns will be promoted to senior vice president and chief legal officer, effective Jan. 2, 2025, CSX officials said in a press release.

Goldman will retire after a 21-year tenure with CSX. Goldman's leadership was pivotal in steering the transformation of the business and the transition of three CEOs in eight years.

"Nathan’s contributions to CSX have been highly valued, and his expertise and dedication have been instrumental to our organization. His leadership will leave a lasting legacy, having developed the best group of legal, regulatory and compliance professionals in the industry," said CSX President and CEO Joe Hinrichs.

In his new role, Burns will oversee all legal and regulatory affairs, the corporate secretary’s office, risk management, police and infrastructure protection, environmental and hazmat, and audit functions. He previously served CSX as vice president and general counsel.

Burns joined CSX in 2006. He focused on employment and benefits law before assuming responsibility for the full law department and additional functions such as corporate secretary, risk management, and environmental and hazmat responsibilities.

Prior to CSX, Burns practiced labor and employment law at a leading Indiana firm.