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.
November 04, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
AI Gives Legal Departments New Leverage to Demand Speed, Efficiency From Law Firms"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
November 04, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Latham, Kirkland Alums Land the Top GC Posts—Here's What It Means for Business GenerationLatham and Kirkland have the most alumni in the top 100 paying corporate in-house leader roles. And these firms have often landed on new matters after their lawyers arrived in-house.
By Samson Amore | Trudy Knockless
10 minute read
November 01, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
In-House Gurus Say Inattention to Human Side of Tech Adoption Can Derail Best-Laid Plans"It's not enough to tell people, 'This will make things easier for legal.' You need to explain why it benefits them specifically," said Ben Hayden, vice president for legal operations at Cengage.
By Trudy Knockless
5 minute read
October 30, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Female GCs Joining Corporate Boards in Large Numbers, Overcoming Biases and Stereotypes Along Way"The biggest barrier is breaking into the networks, which traditionally have not included women and other diverse constituencies," said Tara Giunta, a partner at Paul Hastings.
By Trudy Knockless | Greg Andrews
9 minute read
October 28, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Ex-Philly Museum of Art GC Takes Legal Reins of Twilio-Backed Messaging BusinessWilliam Peterson is back in the mobile communications business. He spent 15 years at Verizon in a series of senior roles before spending three years at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, first as GC and then as chief operating officer.
By Trudy Knockless
2 minute read
October 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Former J. Crew GC Comes Up Empty in Wrongful Termination Case Against RetailerAn attorney for Maria Di Lorenzo on Friday vowed to appeal, asserting that arbitrator John Lifland's ruling is "riddled with errors" and "ignored clear legal principles."
By Chris O'Malley | Trudy Knockless
5 minute read
October 24, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Cost Squeeze Forcing GCs to Move Beyond 'Window Dressing' Solutions"A whole lot of work is assigned simply because the department ran out of time," said Susan Hackett, CEO of Legal Executive Leadership.
By Trudy Knockless
4 minute read
October 22, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
GCs Increasingly Take Lead When Crises Hit, With Companies' Lack of Preparedness Escalating Challenge"The real way to prepare for these black swan events is to invest in trusted relationships with stakeholders and ensure you have clear channels for open and honest dialog before that thing happens," said Michael Carney, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
By Trudy Knockless
4 minute read
October 21, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Mastercard CLO Exits After Just 14 Months, Takes Legal Reins of Laser ManufacturerRob Beard is departing a financial giant with a stock market value of $477 billion for a much smaller tech innovator with a market value of $15 billion.
By Trudy Knockless
3 minute read
October 18, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Cable One Eliminates CLO Post, Promotes Deputy GC to Legal ChiefThe unusual shuffle comes as the company retrenches, cutting costs as its broadband business sees slowing growth and stiffening competition.
By Trudy Knockless
3 minute read