Trudy Knockless

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

November 08, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

In-house legal teams feel comfortable providing legal advice on AI-related matters, but so many employees are asking that they're struggling to keep up.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

November 07, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

"I would expect there'll be less aggressiveness. This administration has been hyper-aggressive. Even if you dial it back to a normal level, that'll be a change," corporate governance expert Charles Elson said.

By Trudy Knockless | Chris O'Malley

5 minute read

November 05, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

"A Trump administration would likely employ supply-side enforcement—focusing on workplace removals of unauthorized workers," Littler Mendelson shareholder Jorge Lopez told attendees of a roundtable titled "Election Outcomes and the Impact on Labor and Employment Law."

By Trudy Knockless

6 minute read

November 04, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

"Lawyers accustomed to week-long turnarounds for contract reviews may find their clients demanding same-day service to keep up with sales/growth teams," according to Aaron Boersma, author of "Keeping Pace: Law Firms in the Era of AI-Driven Business."

By Trudy Knockless

3 minute read