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.
June 23, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
World's Largest Truck Maker Hands Legal Reins to InsiderFlorian 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.
By Trudy Knockless
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
June 20, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
AI Firm Taps Ex-HP, Dell Attorney as First Legal ChiefJim Rittinger will help Empower AI's new owner navigate the increasingly complex intersection of government contracting and technology.
By Trudy Knockless
2 minute read
June 16, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
'Be Curious. Immerse Yourself in the Business': Why Macy's CLO Has Had a Successful In-House Career"I almost hate to admit it, but I am most proud of our response at the height of the pandemic during store closures and furloughs," said Macy's Chief Legal Officer Elisa Garcia, who will retire in October after seven years as the department store's top lawyer.
By Trudy Knockless
7 minute read
June 13, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Axiom Hires Former Mastercard, Pitney Bowes Attorney as GCVeteran in-house attorney Ashlin Quirk started out as a client of Axiom, a provider of on-demand legal talent. Now, she's jumping across the chasm to help run the business.
By Trudy Knockless
2 minute read
June 13, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Legal Departments Hit Accelerator on Insourcing as Cost Pressures RiseOne driver of the trend is in-house frustration over law firm inefficiencies, such as attorneys' showing off how much they know and commenting excessively on draft documents.
By Trudy Knockless
3 minute read
June 13, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Lending Tree General Counsel Exits to Join Silicon Valley Stock-Exchange StartupLisa Young said she was drawn to the Long-Term Stock Exchange's focus on long-term business thinking, which helps companies "be better corporate citizens and further interests that benefit society."
By Trudy Knockless
2 minute read
June 12, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Many Corporate Boards Function Poorly, Making Them Ripe for GC Intervention"By taking a more visible, proactive role in guiding the board, general counsel will enhance their own visibility and effectiveness, as an even more impactful, strategic member of the senior leadership team," according to a SpencerStuart report.
By Trudy Knockless
5 minute read
June 08, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Fast-Growing Fanatics Hires New Legal Chief After Reaching $31B ValuationGregg Winiarski is taking the legal reins of a retail business that has built a massive U.S. sports-merchandise presence and now is taking those ambitions overseas.
By Trudy Knockless
2 minute read
June 07, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Space Data Company Taps Ex-NASA Attorney as First Legal Chief"Joining Slingshot at this point in its development provides a life-changing opportunity to make a substantial impact on space sustainability," said Megan Sieffert, Slingshot Aerospace's general counsel.
By Trudy Knockless
2 minute read
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