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.
September 21, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Private Equity Firm One Rock Hires JP Morgan Lawyer as GCPrivate equity firm One Rock Capital Partners has appointed Fola Adamolekun as general counsel, hiring her away from J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management.
By Trudy Knockless
1 minute read
September 20, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Molson Coors CLO Steps Down After a Decade as In-House LeaderLee Reichert has quietly departed his post as the company's chief legal and government affairs officer, pivoting into public service as Colorado's deputy attorney general of business and licensing.
By Trudy Knockless
2 minute read
September 17, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Royal Bank of Canada Elevates GC to CLO as Part of Leadership OverhaulCEO Dave McKay said the changes "reflect the exceptional bench strength and talent pipeline at RBC."
By Trudy Knockless
3 minute read
September 16, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
In-House Lawyers Are Taking Their Business Expertise to Private Practice"The great resignation is here, and lawyers are part of the nationwide trend of shaking up their work lives in unprecedented ways," said Kathryn Holt Richardson, founder and principal of HR Legal Search.
By Trudy Knockless
5 minute read
September 10, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Bank of America Appoints New Global General Counsel for 2022The appointment was part of a sweeping leadership shakeup announced Friday.
By Trudy Knockless
3 minute read
September 09, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Sullivan Associate Departs Big Law for DeFi Startup GC Role"A product of Big Law, unfortunately, is the lockstep training mechanism," Brandon Ferrick said. "I couldn't give up an opportunity to dive into the deep end and get the experience for which I've been yearning."
By Trudy Knockless
4 minute read
September 08, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Best Legal Departments: At Bitmovin, Embracing Technology Is the Ticket ForwardMore than just a GC, Ken Carter is Bitmovin's all-around problem-solver.
By Trudy Knockless
4 minute read
September 08, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Best Legal Departments: Gilead Sciences Navigates Development of COVID-19 Treatment Amid Legal Ops Revamp"The legal operations team has built processes and technology that integrate Gilead's broader processes and policies, ensuring the Legal Department runs like any other business unit," said Gary Tully.
By Trudy Knockless
4 minute read
September 02, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Fintech Startups Are Luring In Fortune 500 Finance LawyersFacing evolving challenges with fewer resources, the GC seat at a startup can look vastly different than it does at a Fortune 500 company. But where some see a challenge, others see an opportunity.
By Trudy Knockless
3 minute read
August 26, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Walt Disney Appoints New Deputy General Counsel of LitigationThe Burbank, California-based media giant has chosen Jill Ratner to take over as the next deputy general counsel of litigation, succeeding Edward Nowak, who is set to retire next month after nearly four decades with the company.
By Trudy Knockless
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