WhaleShark Media, a provider of online coupons, promotional codes and deals, has appointed Lou Agnese as the company's first general counsel.

In his role as WhaleShark's general counsel, Agnese will be responsible for managing all aspects of the company's legal and government affairs, including corporate governance, compliance, labor and employment, advertising, contract and investment concerns. He will sit on the company's executive management team and will report directly to Ken Kieley, WhaleShark's chief financial officer.

Prior to WhaleShark, Agnese served in multiple corporate counsel roles for leading firms in Texas. Most recently, Agnese was a senior corporate associate with DLA Piper. Prior to DLA Piper, Agnese was a corporate associate with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld.