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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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December 13, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

ITT Rolls Out Succession Plan: Former Deputy GC Returns as Legal Chief

Lori Marino returns to ITT Inc. to succeed retiring Mary Beth Gustafsson as senior vice president and general counsel, effective Jan. 1, 2023.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

December 12, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Merck Veteran Nabs GC Role at Spinoff

Kirke Weaver, who rose through the ranks of Merck's legal department over nearly two decades, is taking the legal reins of Organon, its women's health spinoff.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

December 12, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Mediavine Outside Lawyer Jumps Aboard as First General Counsel

The ad-management company is hiring Jamie Lieberman as part of a legal department expansion that also is adding three other positions.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

December 12, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

'Collision Course': Rising In-House Workloads Run Up Against Cost-Cutting Mandates

"The data shows in-house counsel are being squeezed from all sides, and in a big way," said Jason Winmill, managing partner of Argopoint.

By Trudy Knockless

3 minute read

December 07, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Bally's Scoops Up Gaming Industry Veteran to Be First Chief Legal Officer

"I've spent much of my career deploying leadership and operational strategies in the lottery and gaming space, so I understand how the industry works and the challenges that must be overcome," newly hired CLO Kim Barker Lee said.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

December 06, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

SEC Lawyer Jumps to Startup That Helps Companies Comply With Climate Regulations

Persefoni CEO Kentaro Kawamor said Emily Pierce comes to his company with "insight and international relationships" in disclosure regulation that are "truly second to none."

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

December 05, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Auto Auction Giant Hires Outsider to Replace Retiring Legal Chief

Gregory DePasquale is stepping down from Copart after a quarter-century at the company, which has facilities in 11 countries and sells cars around the world.

By Trudy Knockless

1 minute read

December 05, 2022 | The American Lawyer

GCs and Corporate Lawyers See Headwinds, Adjustments Ahead for M&A in 2023

Macroeconomic factors and uncertainty have driven down deal flow and size, but while there may be some challenging times ahead, no one is ready to say the sky is falling—yet.

By Patrick Smith | Trudy Knockless

6 minute read

December 02, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Genetic-Testing Platform Snags Legal Chief

Tom Lynch is taking the legal reins at BillionToOne after holding a variety of high-level posts at life sciences companies, including Boston Scientific and Novartis.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

December 01, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Fintech Startup Hires First Legal Chief After Raising More Than $50M

Kafene CEO Neal Desai said hiring Shujah Awan gives the company "a seasoned in-house legal expert with a demonstrated track record of helping lead early-stage fintech companies mature and grow."

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read


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