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.
December 01, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
World's Largest RV-Maker Promotes GC, Names SuccessorIn his new role, Todd Woelfer will oversee such areas as data, marketing, ESG and global strategy. Assistant General Counsel Trevor Gasper will succeed him.
By Trudy Knockless
2 minute read
November 30, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Meta Hires University Lecturer as Associate GC for Civil RightsMeta said Susan Epstein will focus on instilling civil rights best practices throughout the company with regard to machine learning, virtual and augmented reality and emerging technologies.
By Trudy Knockless
2 minute read
November 29, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Smith and Wesson Goes Outside to Replace Retired Legal ChiefThe company, which employs 2,200 workers, is leaving Massachusetts because of a proposed bill that would ban assault rifles in the state.
By Trudy Knockless
2 minute read
November 29, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Exterro's First-Ever GC: Non-Traditional Background Is a Plus"Non-lawyers may already think they can get legal advice via Google, and it's certainly faster. But being a strategic adviser requires understanding nuance that you can't get online."
By Trudy Knockless
8 minute read
November 23, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Northeastern University Hires GC to Replace Longtime Legal ChiefIn the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Mary Strother managed more than 600 staffers and their work with various agencies and investigations.
By Trudy Knockless
2 minute read
November 23, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Fintech Startup Maxwell Taps Former Fannie Mae Exec as First Legal ChiefSonny Abbasi's hiring as general counsel comes on the heels of the company raising $52.5 million in funding.
By Trudy Knockless
2 minute read
November 22, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Molson Coors Replaces Longtime Legal Chief Who Departed in SeptemberAnne-Marie D'Angelo joins Molson Coors from utility company Merrillville, Indiana-based NiSource Inc., where she'd worked since 2019.
By Trudy Knockless
2 minute read
November 19, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
'You Are Not the Star': Lawyer-Turned-Author Shares Insights on the In-House Life"There's very little out there that takes a careful look at what it really is like to be an in-house lawyer and what it will do for your career."
By Trudy Knockless
8 minute read
November 19, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Security Giant Brink's Promotes Veteran Company Lawyer to GCCEO Doug Pertz said the new GC, Lindsay Blackwood, has played a lead role in helping the company introduce tech-enabled cash management systems.
By Trudy Knockless
2 minute read
November 18, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Fintech Startup EquityBee Hires Veteran Business Founder as Chief Legal Officer"I love working with smart, creative people building companies, products and services that add value to people's lives," Chief Legal Officer Kevin Smith said.
By Trudy Knockless
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