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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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September 21, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Private Equity Firm One Rock Hires JP Morgan Lawyer as GC

Private 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

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September 20, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Molson Coors CLO Steps Down After a Decade as In-House Leader

Lee 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.

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September 17, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Royal Bank of Canada Elevates GC to CLO as Part of Leadership Overhaul

CEO Dave McKay said the changes "reflect the exceptional bench strength and talent pipeline at RBC."

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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.

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September 10, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Bank of America Appoints New Global General Counsel for 2022

The appointment was part of a sweeping leadership shakeup announced Friday.

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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."

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4 minute read

September 08, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Best Legal Departments: At Bitmovin, Embracing Technology Is the Ticket Forward

More 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.

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September 02, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Fintech Startups Are Luring In Fortune 500 Finance Lawyers

Facing 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.

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August 26, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Walt Disney Appoints New Deputy General Counsel of Litigation

The 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.

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