Trudy Knockless

December 20, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

“It’s dangerous for law departments to manage their firms solely through invoices or compliance guidelines. You need a more holistic view," said Brad Blickstein, CEO of the Blickstein Group consultancy.

By Trudy Knockless

4 minute read

December 20, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Lucy Clark Dougherty's legal career has taken her in many directions, from senior posts in the Justice Department and Department of Homeland Security to a board seat at Hertz.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

December 19, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

“The issues in higher education are some of the most compelling out there right now,” said David Simon, former general counsel of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

By Trudy Knockless

6 minute read

December 17, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Dana Wagner joined the cloud-based communication platform just before growth slowed dramatically, causing the stock price to tumble and activist investors to attack management.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

December 13, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Legal spending is expected to grow from last year. About 65% of respondents in a Harbor survey anticipate an increase in in-house spending, while 58% foresee a rise in outside counsel spending.

By Trudy Knockless

3 minute read

December 09, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Under the legal leadership of Alyssa Harvey Dawson, HubSpot made three acquisitions and saw its market value swell to $38 billion.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

December 09, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Outside of his day jobs, Tim Phillips serves as general counsel of the Navy SEAL Foundation.

By Trudy Knockless

3 minute read

December 06, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

"This is a pivotal moment, not just for Turing, but for the entire AI ecosystem," said Catherine Lacavera, chief legal oficer of Turing.Enterprises. "AI is reshaping industries, and companies need strong legal frameworks to navigate the challenges and opportunities it presents."

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

December 05, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

"Academic freedom is central not only to higher education and scholarship, but also to our broader political, social, and economic freedoms,” said Veena Dubal, incoming general counsel of the American Association of University Professors.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

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