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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 01, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Fearing Threats From Every Direction, Boards Turning to GCs as 'Issue Spotters'

"Quality and quantity time for the GC with the board is essential for the optimal performance of the GC role," said Jon Hoak, a former general counsel of NCR.

By Trudy Knockless

4 minute read

November 30, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

CLO of Battered Software Maker Parachutes Out

8X8 disclosed legal chief Matthew Zinn's exit on the same day it announced the firing of its CEO.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

November 29, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

How an Ex-Tesla Lawyer Overcame Impostor Syndrome to Become a Law Firm Owner

Laura Frederick says that when she went out on her own, "I learned how to stand up and recognize my own self-worth and my own value. Before then, I knew in my head that I was a good lawyer and I knew in my head I was worthwhile, but I didn't feel it in my heart."

By Trudy Knockless

12 minute read

November 28, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Former Senior Twitter Attorney in India Takes Legal Reins at San Francisco-Based Game-Maker

Kapil Chaudhary will be the first general counsel for Junglee Games, which launched a decade ago.

By Trudy Knockless

1 minute read

November 28, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

'Surprised, Angry, Dismayed': Legal Departments Vow to Fight Law Firms' Rate-Hike Plans

"This feels more like law firms throwing spaghetti up against a wall and seeing what sticks," said Jason Winmill, managing partner of Argopoint.

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7 minute read

November 22, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Virgin Galactic Hands Legal Reins to GC of Topgolf Callaway

Sarah Kim is joining the space travel company after holding high-level legal posts at a diverse range of companies, including Petco.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

November 21, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Biotech Company Replaces Legal Chief Who Retired Two Years Ago

Daniel Char is joining the cancer-drug company on the heels of its first U.S. Food and Drug Administration product approval.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

November 21, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Challenges of 2023 Will Force Legal Chiefs to Be Good at Everything

"It's not the 'department of no.' It's not the 'department of yes.' It has to be a solution-oriented process," said Carolyn Herzog, chief legal officer of Elastic.

By Trudy Knockless

4 minute read

November 18, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Delta CLO Peter Carter Receives Promotion That Broadens His Duties

CEO Ed Bastian praised Carter as "a trusted and knowledgeable adviser to me as well as the entire Delta leadership team."

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

November 16, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Best Legal Departments: Zoom Finds Focusing on Employee Happiness Is Good Business

"We ... try to instill in them kind of a we've-got-your-back-at the-highest-level feeling, which I think is resonating," he said.

By Trudy Knockless

6 minute read


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