NEXT

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. 

Connect with this author

November 22, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

How Amy Harris Leverages Diversity to Give UMB Financial a Competitive Edge

“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

GC Conference Takeaways: Picking AI Vendors 'a Bit of a Crap Shoot,' Beware of Internal Investigation 'Scope Creep'

“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

How Mentor-of-Year Jason B. Daly Elevates the Individual to Strengthen the Team

“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

How a 200,000-Worker Global Enterprise Took Down the Silos and Made ESG Its Mission

"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

Which Outside Law Firms Are Irreplaceable, and Which Should Have Gotten the Ax Years Ago?

"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

'It's Not About Speed': Forging Strong Legal Department-Law Firm Relationships Starts With Humility, Trust

“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

Lockmaker's Veteran GC Takes Old Job Back After Successor Lasts Just 3 Months

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

CLOs Still Jazzed About Gen Al, Even as They Realize Successfully Implementing It Is Harder Than It Looks

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

Trump Likely to Keep Up Antitrust Enforcement, but Dial Back the Antagonism

"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

Election Outcome Could Spur Policy U-Turns Across Employment Landscape

"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