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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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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.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

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.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

July 21, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

'Failure and Feedback Are Your Friends': How Netflix's Jenn McCarron Became a Legal Ops Star

"There's so much behind buy-in and change management and selling and leading people on this journey and meeting them where they are."

By Trudy Knockless

8 minute read

July 20, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Newly Formed Lighting Giant Names Legal Chief

Jason Fokens is departing the company that makes Purell to lead the legal team at Current, which formed through a merger earlier this year.

By Trudy Knockless

1 minute read

July 20, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Johnson and Johnson Veteran To Be Legal Chief for Company's Consumer Health Spinoff

Matthew Orlando, who has been with Johnson and Johnson more than 15 years, is taking the legal reins of the consumer health business, which generates about $15 billion in revenue annually.

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2 minute read

July 20, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

'It's a Marathon, Not a Revolution': Why Legal Departments' Shift of Work to India Won't Let Up

"High demand for precise legal assistance at affordable costs is likely to drive the industry growth," according to a Global Market Insights study.

By Trudy Knockless

4 minute read

July 18, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Public Health Powerhouse Taps Veteran Attorney as Legal Chief

The global organization NSF has hired a senior attorney at a medical technology company to take its legal reins.

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1 minute read

July 15, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Research Firm Gartner's General Counsel Is Stepping Down, Filing Reveals

Jules Kaufman, 64, has been the company's legal chief since 2017. The company's submission to the SEC did not cite a reason for his exit.

By Trudy Knockless

1 minute read

July 15, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

'I View My Team the Way I View Languages': How a Cross-Border Deal Attorney Leads at Plume

"I find that, oftentimes, you're confronted with people who listen without really hearing. And it's an important skill to try to figure out how to get your message through," says Shari Piré, CLO of Plume Design.

By Trudy Knockless

7 minute read

July 13, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

'They Started Trusting Me More': How Legal Leaders Can Win Over the Rest of the Business

"Mining data, analyzing data for the benefits of the firm and internal clients of the legal department is going to be one of the absolutely top topics over the next five to 10 years," said Thomas Baroty, a former UBS group legal chief operating officer.

By Trudy Knockless

3 minute read


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