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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October 30, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Female GCs Joining Corporate Boards in Large Numbers, Overcoming Biases and Stereotypes Along Way

"The biggest barrier is breaking into the networks, which traditionally have not included women and other diverse constituencies," said Tara Giunta, a partner at Paul Hastings.

By Trudy Knockless | Greg Andrews

9 minute read

October 28, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Ex-Philly Museum of Art GC Takes Legal Reins of Twilio-Backed Messaging Business

William Peterson is back in the mobile communications business. He spent 15 years at Verizon in a series of senior roles before spending three years at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, first as GC and then as chief operating officer.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

October 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Former J. Crew GC Comes Up Empty in Wrongful Termination Case Against Retailer

An attorney for Maria Di Lorenzo on Friday vowed to appeal, asserting that arbitrator John Lifland's ruling is "riddled with errors" and "ignored clear legal principles."

By Chris O'Malley | Trudy Knockless

5 minute read

October 24, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Cost Squeeze Forcing GCs to Move Beyond 'Window Dressing' Solutions

"A whole lot of work is assigned simply because the department ran out of time," said Susan Hackett, CEO of Legal Executive Leadership.

By Trudy Knockless

4 minute read

October 22, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

GCs Increasingly Take Lead When Crises Hit, With Companies' Lack of Preparedness Escalating Challenge

"The real way to prepare for these black swan events is to invest in trusted relationships with stakeholders and ensure you have clear channels for open and honest dialog before that thing happens," said Michael Carney, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

By Trudy Knockless

4 minute read

October 21, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Mastercard CLO Exits After Just 14 Months, Takes Legal Reins of Laser Manufacturer

Rob Beard is departing a financial giant with a stock market value of $477 billion for a much smaller tech innovator with a market value of $15 billion.

By Trudy Knockless

3 minute read

October 18, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Cable One Eliminates CLO Post, Promotes Deputy GC to Legal Chief

The unusual shuffle comes as the company retrenches, cutting costs as its broadband business sees slowing growth and stiffening competition.

By Trudy Knockless

3 minute read

October 17, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Target's Don Liu: 4 Fortune 500 GC Posts, a Singular Focus on Opening Doors for Asian Americans

"I may not be the most talented, but I will outlast you," said Liu, a recipient of The American Lawyer's 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award.

By Trudy Knockless

9 minute read

October 17, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

DISCO Hires WebMD Legal Exec as GC as New CEO Retools Strategy

This is the first legal chief role for Susan Garcia, a veteran attorney with years of experience at Thomson Reuters and NBCUniversal.

By Greg Andrews | Trudy Knockless

4 minute read

October 16, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

From Olympic Aspirations to Legal Innovation: Tom Dunlop's Journey to Founding Summize

Although Tom Dunlop is now deeply immersed in the legal profession, his first passion was sports. A former pro-badminton player, Dunlop was once on a path to the Olympics before pivoting to pursue law. In a candid interview with Corporate Counsel, Dunlop reflects on his journey, the founding of Summize, and how his entrepreneurial drive continues to shape his career.

By Trudy Knockless

8 minute read