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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December 09, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

HubSpot Chief Legal Officer Departs 'Upon Mutual Agreement' After Just 2 Years

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

Ex-Cancer Society CLO Takes Legal Reins of Habitat for Humanity International

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

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3 minute read

December 06, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Ex-Google Exec Joins AI Company as First CLO

"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."

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2 minute read

December 05, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Professors Association Appoints New GC at Fractious Time

"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.

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2 minute read

December 03, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Deluge of Trump-Leery Government Lawyers Join Job Market, Setting Up Free-for-All for Law Firm, In-House Openings

"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.

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4 minute read

December 02, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

In-House Moves of Month: Discover Fills Awkward CLO Opening, Allegion GC Lasts Just 3 Months

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

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3 minute read

November 27, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

How Qualcomm’s General Counsel Is Championing Diversity in Innovation

"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.

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6 minute read

November 26, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

People and Purpose: AbbVie's GC on Leading With Impact and Inspiring Change

"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.

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7 minute read

November 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

'Everything Leaves a Digital Footprint': How to Navigate the Complexities of Internal Investigations

“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.

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5 minute read

November 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

The Dynamic Duo Behind CMG's Legal Ops Team

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.

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