Books-A-Million has promoted Catherine Hogewood to the position of general counsel.

Hogewood has been a member of the book retailer's legal staff since 2007, most recently serving as associate counsel. She joined the company following a successful tenure as associate counsel for the law firm Lloyd, Gray, Whitehead and Monroe.

In her new role, Hogewood will provide guidance to Books-A-Million and will assume this post in managing the company's legal matters. She will report to Chief Financial Officer Todd Noden.