Trudy Knockless

December 03, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

"There’s a palpable sense of sadness and fear now—about losing autonomy, facing uncertainty, or changes to their agency’s mission," said Sarah Van Steenburg, a Washington, D.C.-based recruiter for Major, Lindsey & Africa.

By Trudy Knockless

4 minute read

December 02, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

The railroad industry saw a changing of the legal guard, with two of its largest players appointing new legal chiefs.

By Trudy Knockless

3 minute read

November 27, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

"I’ve found that it is always better to have more voices at the table, and to strive for an environment in which more people are encouraged to speak up," Qualcomm's general counsel Ann Chaplin said.

By Trudy Knockless

6 minute read

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