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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, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

World's Largest RV-Maker Promotes GC, Names Successor

In his new role, Todd Woelfer will oversee such areas as data, marketing, ESG and global strategy. Assistant General Counsel Trevor Gasper will succeed him.

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November 30, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Meta Hires University Lecturer as Associate GC for Civil Rights

Meta 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.

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November 29, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Smith and Wesson Goes Outside to Replace Retired Legal Chief

The company, which employs 2,200 workers, is leaving Massachusetts because of a proposed bill that would ban assault rifles in the state.

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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."

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8 minute read

November 23, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Northeastern University Hires GC to Replace Longtime Legal Chief

In the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Mary Strother managed more than 600 staffers and their work with various agencies and investigations.

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November 23, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Fintech Startup Maxwell Taps Former Fannie Mae Exec as First Legal Chief

Sonny Abbasi's hiring as general counsel comes on the heels of the company raising $52.5 million in funding.

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November 22, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Molson Coors Replaces Longtime Legal Chief Who Departed in September

Anne-Marie D'Angelo joins Molson Coors from utility company Merrillville, Indiana-based NiSource Inc., where she'd worked since 2019.

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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."

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November 19, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Security Giant Brink's Promotes Veteran Company Lawyer to GC

CEO Doug Pertz said the new GC, Lindsay Blackwood, has played a lead role in helping the company introduce tech-enabled cash management systems.

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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.

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