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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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November 04, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Chobani Hires PepsiCo's Compliance Chief as CLO

The Greek yogurt giant is restocking its executive ranks after seeing a wave of departures following its decision to delay its IPO.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

November 03, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

'I'm Not a Taskmaster': How the CLO of Bath & Body Works Keeps His Team Engaged

Michael Wu shared his thoughts on a range of topics, including outside counsel pay. "I don't believe the escalating associate salaries are justified," he said.

By Trudy Knockless

9 minute read

November 02, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Former GE GC Alex Dimitrief Takes Legal Reins of Embattled Sotera Health

Dimitrief, who spent 20 years at Kirkland and Ellis before going in-house, in recent years has been a consultant.

By Trudy Knockless | Greg Andrews

2 minute read

November 02, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Many Legal Departments Miss Out on Revenue by Not Filing Lawsuits, Study Says

"The research shows that GCs are increasingly open to cost- and risk-sharing with third parties, and that law firms need to be ready to talk to clients about this solution," said Christopher Bogart, CEO of Burford Capital.

By Trudy Knockless

3 minute read

November 01, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Longtime Red Robin Attorney Returns to Nest, This Time as CLO

Sarah Mussetter, who spent a decade at the burger chain before leaving a year ago, is coming back at a time the new CEO is remaking the C-suite.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

November 01, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Former Sears, US Foods GC Takes Legal Reins of Chemical-Maker

After gaining experience in diverse industries, Kristin Coleman is joining Albemarle Corp., which has a $33 billion market value.

By Trudy Knockless

1 minute read

October 31, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Why In-House Lawyers Can't Dismiss Finance as Someone Else's Job

"I feel like there was a lot of shame there in admitting that I just did not know what I was reading," said Erin Abrams, general counsel of Via.

By Trudy Knockless

4 minute read

October 31, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Tested by Fire, Twitter's Ousted Legal Execs Will Have Job Options Aplenty

"To help a company like Twitter navigate all the ins and outs that have gone on since ... Elon first got involved, that's career-defining stuff," said Mark Khan, former general counsel of Segment.

By Trudy Knockless

6 minute read

October 27, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Mass Layoffs Snag Snyk's CLO, Legal Ops Chief

The CEO said "continued headwinds facing the global economy" drove the decision to eliminate 198 jobs.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

October 26, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Lawyers Are Valuable: How to Negotiate the Best Possible Job Offer

"There's an expectation that people are going to negotiate. If you didn't, you've left something on the table," said Carolyn McNerney, associate general counsel at LG.

By Trudy Knockless

6 minute read


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