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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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July 13, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Outside GC for Rib Chain Tony Roma's Jumps Into CEO Seat

"I am excited to bring a fresh perspective from outside the food industry to Romacorp," Mohaimina Haque said.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

July 10, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Owner of Gigantic Tract of California Land Rehires Former GC

Tejon Ranch, which abruptly parted ways with its last legal chief last month, has rehired Michael Houston, snagging him from the nation's largest municipal planning agency.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

July 07, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Binance GC Exits as Regulators Up Scrutiny of Crypto Exchange

Hon Ng, who was a senior Uber attorney before joining Binance in 2020, is stepping aside at Binance amid a Department of Justice investigation of the company.

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3 minute read

July 06, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

'Disengage Your Ego': Exiting Legal Chief Offers Parting Wisdom

"Perpetual balance is not possible, but awareness of those moments where you are out of balance is critical. Career and personal satisfaction comes from being mindful of when imbalance happens and aiming to readjust," Jeld-Wen legal chief Roya Behnia wrote on LinkedIn.

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3 minute read

July 05, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

'Seismic Shift': Top Brass Increasingly Craft ESG Strategy, Taking Reins From Legal Departments

Even so, legal departments must remain integrally involved, as rising regulation and increasing anti-ESG sentiment make the subject a legal and reputational minefield, according to a new report.

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6 minute read

July 03, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Rising HR Platform Bambee Hires Poshmark GC as First Legal Chief

Bambee CEO Allan Jones said newly hired legal chief Evan Ferl, in addition to having deep legal and business skills, brings energy and creativity. "We enjoy operating leaders who bring a sense of joy to their work," Jones said.

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2 minute read

June 29, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

MSA Safety Elevates 28-Year Company Veteran to Chief Legal Officer

Richard Roda most recently served as MSA's deputy general counsel, secretary and chief compliance officer for more than a decade.

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2 minute read

June 28, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

'Don't Silo': Why Well-Tuned Legal Ops Teams Collaborate Companywide

Sometimes, a legal ops hire fills a legal department knowledge gap. Other times, the hire might not bring new expertise but frees up the general counsel to focus on strategy and leadership.

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4 minute read

June 23, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

World's Largest Truck Maker Hands Legal Reins to Insider

Florian Hofer, who two years ago was a key player in splitting Daimler AG into two separate businesses—Daimler Truck AG and Mercedes-Benz AG—will lead legal for a colossus with 100,000 employees and $49 billion in annual revenue.

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2 minute read

June 22, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

In-House Attorneys Irked That Outside Counsel Lack Business Savvy

"One of the reasons you go to outside counsel is that they have perspective from many sides and in many different industries and practices. But that doesn't mean they get this particular company as well as the in-house team does," said Susan Hackett, CEO of Legal Executive Leadership.

By Trudy Knockless

6 minute read