Trudy Knockless

November 26, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

"Being a good lawyer isn’t enough to be a successful general counsel. You need business sense, the ability to influence, and an understanding of how to protect the company’s reputation," AbbVie General Counsel Perry Siatis said.

By Trudy Knockless

7 minute read

November 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

“Setting realistic expectations from the start is critical. Investigations often take longer than anticipated, and managing those expectations makes a big difference,” Verizon counsel Avery Pollard said at a recent conference.

By Trudy Knockless

5 minute read

November 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

The partnership between general counsel Eric D. Greenberg and legal operations manager Letitia Haynes-Frasier earned the media conglomerate the 2024 Best Legal Ops Team Award from Corporate Counsel.

By Trudy Knockless

6 minute read

November 22, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

“If you have talented people and you give them a safe place to work, they'll thrive,” UMB Chief Legal Officer Amy Harris said.

By Trudy Knockless

5 minute read

November 21, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

“You appease the government by trying to do the right thing," said Xavier Cunningham, a supervisory attorney adviser at the Justice Department.

By Trudy Knockless and James Palmer

8 minute read

November 20, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

“People from other departments often say, ‘It seems like the legal department is having fun.’ And we are—we work hard, but we genuinely enjoy each other’s company. That atmosphere starts with Jason," said Lamar Caison, associate director of corporate contracts at Amneal Pharmaceuticals.

By Trudy Knockless

7 minute read

November 20, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

"Sometimes, you know you won’t change someone’s mind, but you have to listen to them anyway. That dialogue can uncover unexpected insights," said Margaret Egan, general counsel Hyatt Hotels & Resorts.

By Trudy Knockless

4 minute read

November 19, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

"Our goal is to work with firms to reach common objectives, not to simply cut the bill," said Marni Friedlander, general counsel of the American Management Association.

By Trudy Knockless

4 minute read

November 15, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

“The best partners are those who are willing to admit when they’re wrong and are open to learning. It’s frustrating when they just bulldoze ahead with their own strategies without considering our input,” said Nishat Ruiter, general counsel of TED Conferences.

By Trudy Knockless

6 minute read

November 12, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Allegion declined to explain why Jeff Braun was back as legal chief or why Stacy Cozad was no longer with the company.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read