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Trudy Knockless

Trudy Knockless

Trudy Knockless is a reporter on ALM Media's Business of Law desk.  She has a background serving legal and insurance publications. Contact her at [email protected] or on LinkedIn at Trudy Knockless. 

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January 23, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Growing Geopolitical Threats Expand Role of GC

"You cannot not be aware. Otherwise, you will not be relevant in the boardroom or relevant for the senior executives who come to you for advice," said David Bamlango, general counsel of the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank.

By Trudy Knockless

5 minute read

January 19, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Homebuilder Whose First IPO Try Fizzled Hires CLO With 'Public Company Seasoning'

Franco Tenerelli previously was the legal chief of Landsea Homes, which he helped take public in 2021.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

January 18, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

IT and Engineering Giant Hires Former Employee as GC

Leidos, once known as SAIC, has hired a top in-house attorney at Rolls-Royce to serve as its legal chief.

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2 minute read

January 16, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Why Two Lawyers Find Joy in Providing Medical Care to Guatemalans

"It was really one of the most unique experiences of my life because you were in a place that was so far removed from the day-to-day work that consumes all of us," said trip organizer Ammon Smartt, general counsel of Willis Towers Watson.

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8 minute read

January 11, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

GC of Liquor Juggernaut Passing Legal Reins to Deputy

Matt Hammel is retiring after a 16-year run as legal chief of Brown-Forman, which owns the Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve brands.

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3 minute read

January 10, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Up-and-Coming Semiconductor Firm Scoops Up Seagate's Chief Legal Officer

Kate Schuelke will serve as chief legal officer of Credo Technology, returning to the semiconductor industry for the first time since helping to sell semiconductor stalwart Altera to Dell for $16.7 billion in 2015.

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2 minute read

January 10, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Many Companies Doubling Down on DEI Despite Backlash

While a new study from Littler Mendelson found companies are determined to press on with their DEI initiatives, it found they're tending to avoid "legally thorny" practices, such as providing incentives to executives to advance diversity.

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4 minute read

January 08, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

'Excited but Cautious': How Relativity's Adam Weiss Approaches the AI Revolution

"Simply refusing to get involved or pretending it doesn't exist is not a strategy for success. Embracing it wholeheartedly without examining potential pitfalls and mitigating risks is also not a strategy for success," said Adam Weiss, Relativity's chief legal officer and chief administrative officer.

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7 minute read

January 05, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Lordstown Motors Terminates Its GC in Wake of Bankruptcy Sale

Melissa Leonard, who took the post two years ago, is returning to her former job as a partner at Baker & Hostetler.

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2 minute read

January 04, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

In-House Hiring Poised for Growth in 2024 as Legal Chiefs Navigate Budget Pressures

"Privacy roles remain very competitive," said Andrew Woods, general counsel of Pubmatic. "There's just not enough lawyers to do those jobs who have any sort of relevant experience."

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6 minute read