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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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August 03, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

UnitedHealthcare Senior Lawyer Joins Health Plan Startup as First Legal Chief

Centivo has tapped UnitedHealthcare senior lawyer Tara Johnson to be its first-ever general counsel. Johnson has 15 years of health care industry experience, including several key legal and business positions at Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield.

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August 02, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Sameday Health Hires New GC, the Latest Among Healthcare Legal Chief Moves This Year

The SameDay's GC hire comes amid increased regulatory pressure on the company in the last year. Meanwhile, the move continues a trend of health legal chief hires lately.

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August 01, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Former Nike and Converse Top Lawyer Joins Paris-Based LVMH as North American Legal Chief

Rodney C. Pratt joins LVMH North America as chief legal officer, following an 11-year stint as Nike's vice president of Office of the General Counsel Operations, Innovation and Strategic Initiatives.

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August 01, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Raiders Legal Chief Steps Down After 10 Months With Team

Las Vegas Raiders general counsel Kevin Manara is leaving. He joined the team last September to replace Dan Ventrelle, who's since been ousted, when he was promoted to president.

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July 29, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

FanDuel Hands Legal Chief Role to Chief Compliance Officer

Carolyn Renzin is taking the legal reins of FanDuel three years after she departed JPMorgan Chase to join the gambling company.

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July 28, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Investment Firm Stephens' GC Since 1988 to Retire

"David [Knight] has been a pragmatic and discerning steward of Stephens, giving us the assurance that our interests and concerns were always in good, capable hands," Stephens CEO Warren Stephens said.

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July 27, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Startup Streaming Service Snags Disney Exec as Legal Chief

John Heinemann, who helped roll out Disney+, is taking the legal reins at SkyShowtime, a startup backed by Comcast and ViacomCBS.

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July 26, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Senior University of Texas Attorney Joins Rice as General Counsel

Omar Syed is leaving Texas' largest public university system for a private university in Houston that ranks among the nation's top higher education institutions.

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July 25, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Former Tesla Lawyer To Lead Data Startup's Legal Department

"As a refugee who escaped Vietnam decades ago, it has always been important for me that my career aligns with my values of perseverance, dedication and supporting my community," said Phuong Phillips, Aledade's newly hired chief legal officer.

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July 22, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Former Wyndham, La Quinta Lawyer Joins Hotel-Management Giant as Legal Chief

Mark Chloupek is taking the legal reins at Aimbridge Hospitality, the world's largest third-party hotel management company, which swelled in size by buying a competitor in 2019.

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