Innovative Legal Leadership
84 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 81 ratingsInnovative Legal Leadership is the podcast dedicated to the world’s most innovative General Counsel and their leadership teams. In this show, you’ll hear best practices in running a Fortune 500 inhouse legal department: the challenges, wins, roadblocks and what lies ahead.
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PERSUIT: David Falstein - The Alternative Fee Arrangement Myth
October 27, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBThe ambiguous nature of legal work can leave clients skeptical when it comes to alternative fee arrangements. But by overcoming their fear of overpaying for legal aid, clients can actually get the value they deserve. David Falstein , VP of Customer Success and Strategy at PERSUIT , shares why he believes alternative fee arrangements will be the ultimate successor to the billable hour. Join us as we discuss: Debunking the uncertainty around alternative fee arrangements (13:34) Challenges ...
Jim Delkousis - PERSUIT: Curing the Billable Hour
October 19, 2022 16:54 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBThe billable hour is infamous for its toll on mental health in the legal field. Rather than promote innovation and inclusion, billable hours create undue stress by influencing unrealistic quotas and meaningless labor. By abolishing old behaviors, firms can attract talented and diverse associates who are eager to make a difference through out-come driven results. Nathan Collier, Director of Content Marketing at PERSUIT, joins Jim Delkousis for a candid conversation about billable hours and ...
Jim Delkousis - PERSUIT: Curing the Billable Hour Cancer
October 19, 2022 16:54 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBThe billable hour is infamous for its toll on mental health in the legal field. Rather than promote innovation and inclusion, billable hours create undue stress by influencing unrealistic quotas and meaningless labor. By abolishing old behaviors, firms can attract talented and diverse associates who are eager to make a difference through out-come driven results. Nathan Collier, Director of Content Marketing at PERSUIT, joins Jim Delkousis for a candid conversation about billable hours and ...
Leslie D. Davis - NAMWOLF - Moving the Needle with Minority and Women-Owned Firms
October 13, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBFor this episode, we hop in the Innovative Legal Leadership time machine to revisit our conversation with Leslie Davis, CEO of the National Association of Minority & Women-Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF). Minority and women-led law firms fighting for equal opportunities is a continuing struggle. Raising awareness and presenting clear strategies to eliminate the discrimination are essential to creating change. So, come along with us as we recap Leslie’s journey into law and how she’s moving the n...
LaTrece Johnson: A Tactical Look at Setting up A Legal Ops Function
October 06, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBLegal ops goes a lot deeper than managing templates and a list of law firms. A big focus of the function is on tracking data and determining what bits are useful for process improvement. In this episode, we chat with LaTrece Johnson, Head of Legal Operations at Palo Alto Networks, about the what, the why, and the how of setting up a legal ops function. We discuss: - The primary goals for setting up a legal function - Why the legal ops function is important - What success looks like for ...
BT Group Plc: Jeff Langlands - Treating Legal Like a Business
September 29, 2022 13:15 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBIt’s easy to overthink the little things. Sometimes, the corporate legal ladder can look like Mt. Everest, but something as simple as a positive attitude can help you reach the summit. You just have to be willing to escape your comfort zone and go for it. Jeff Langlands, General Counsel of Corporate, Digital, and Networks at BT Group Plc and Director of EE Limited, spoke with us about setting his stall out in becoming a GC. Join us as we discuss: Opportunities for “the next challenge” (1...
Elanco: Marcela Kirberger - Finding Success in Being Yourself
September 22, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBMoving your family across the world to pursue career advancement can be challenging, but the opportunity to impact people and move others to action can make it all worthwhile. And the more we learn about ourselves along the way, the greater the empowerment we can pass on to our teams. Marcela Kirberger, Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Elanco, tells us how her global escapades have shaped her outlook on human relationships. Join us as we discuss: - Ident...
Rabobank: Philip Kirkpatrick - A Deal Fanatic’s Reflections
September 15, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBMany legal counsels find their early spark while mastering the art of the corporate deal. Those formative years can be critical in learning to acknowledge priorities and narrow the scope of your clients’ needs. Philip Kirkpatrick, Regional General Counsel - North America at Rabobank, tells us how his early days as a deal fanatic translated into his stance on authentic leadership as a GC. Join us as we discuss: Importance of transparency in your legal team (12:10) Foreseen challenges in...
Xero: Chaman Sidhu - Adopting Agility in an Innovative Mindset
September 08, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBWe’ve had the privilege of talking to several standout legal professionals who defied family expectations to take a path less traveled. Be it love for language or logic that launches these careers, pivotal moments often influence these pillars of the legal community to help bridge the gaps in their field. Chaman Sidhu, Chief Legal Officer at Xero, joined us to how her experience in high-growth environments shaped her growth and narrowed her approach to risk. Join us as we discuss: - Inno...
Robinhood: Christina Lai - Intentionality in Communicating With Your Team
September 01, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MBPreparing a legal team for a fresh IPO launch is exciting, but it also comes with its share of challenges. Communication is key, and authentic leadership is needed so that different perspectives can freely join the conversation. Christina Lai, Vice Presid ent, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Robinhood, tells us how her experience prepared her to lead her team into the future. Join us as we discuss: - Christina’s first-time experience helping launch an IPO (17:23) ...
Melio: Jonathan Polk - Get the Alligators Closest to the Boat
August 08, 2022 15:15 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBGeneral counsel shouldn’t be seen as an obstacle to the success of the company; and yet, they are often seen as the unnecessary evil when reminding the team about compliance. In this episode, we speak with Jonathan Polk, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Melio, to learn about his mission to find balance in legal while generating consensus around the things that help a company grow. Join us as we discuss: Balancing compliance with culture Building trust with the team and con...
Hopin: Irene Liu - The Use Case For Legal Technology
July 21, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBClient facing interactions can become more effective by including your legal team in the sales enablement process. Establishing relationships between product managers and legal professionals creates an ecosystem where project approvals and closing business deals happen quickly and efficiently. In this episode, we speak with Irene Liu, Chief Legal Officer of Hopin, about how her team enables business partners and the use cases for legal departments using legal technology platforms like PERSU...
Amyris, Inc: Nicole Kelsey - Defining A Mission For Your Legal Team
July 14, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBUniting your team to create a mission statement encourages collaboration and consideration of different perspectives. This strategy sustains a presence across the company and allows your team to think about the impact they have both internally and externally. In this episode, we speak with Nicole Kelsey, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary at Amyris, Inc., about her passion for education, creating a brand for your legal team, and how watching To Kill A Mockingbird inspired her to become a la...
McKesson Corporation: Lori Schechter - Finding Fulfillment by Stepping Out of Comfort Zones
July 07, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBBy stepping out of our comfort zone, we encounter diverse outcomes and have the potential to discover aspects of ourselves we had never considered before. That can look like striking up a conversation with someone new, attempting a recipe that seems above your skill level, volunteering to take on a project at work you’ve never done before, or even changing career paths. In this episode, we speak with Lori Schechter, EVP, Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel at McKesson Corporation, about ...
Jim Moffat - JSM Advisors, Inc.: Finding Your Idea of Success
June 30, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBThey say there’s an outlier in every family, someone who makes different choices and treads a new path—like a business student in a family of doctors. Whichever career path we choose, we all grapple with similar questions; fighting the myth of work-life balance, identifying what it takes to lead, figuring out what success means to us, etc. In this episode, we speak with Jim Moffat, President, at JSM Advisors, Inc. and former CEO of Deloitte Consulting, about being his family's outlier, les...
Ron Gill: A CFO’s Relationship With General Counsels
June 23, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBCFOs and General Counsels can’t just rely on a strong relationship to predict spending, you have to have a system in place that takes the guesswork out of managing your organizations legal spend. In this episode, we’re joined by Ron Gill, Former CFO of NetSuite and current Operating Partner and Board Member at Lead Edge Capital. We speak to Ron about becoming a globally recognized CFO, relationships between a General Counsels and CFOs, and why he sees PERSUIT as a solution to legal spend pr...
Ron Gill - NetSuite: A CFO’s Relationship With General Counsels
June 23, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBCFOs and General Counsels can’t just rely on a strong relationship to predict spending, you have to have a system in place that takes the guesswork out of managing your organizations legal spend. In this episode, we’re joined by Ron Gill, Former CFO of NetSuite and current Operating Partner and Board Member at Lead Edge Capital. We speak to Ron about becoming a globally recognized CFO, relationships between a General Counsels and CFOs, and why he sees PERSUIT as a solution to legal spend pr...
Dr. Elouise Epstein - Kearney: The Changing Landscape of Legal and Procurement
June 16, 2022 11:12 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThe repercussions from the beginning of COVID-19 will continue to be felt for years to come. While there have been and will continue to be many negatives from the pandemic, for some professions, it pushed their work into the forefront and emphasized how important their roles are in everyday business and legal functions. In this episode, we’re shifting gears away from speaking with General Counsel and legal teams to take a deep dive into procurement with Dr. Elouise Epstein, Partner at Kear...
Dr. Elouise Epstein: The Changing Landscape of Legal and Procurement
June 16, 2022 11:12 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThe repercussions from the beginning of COVID-19 will continue to be felt for years to come. While there have been and will continue to be many negatives from the pandemic, for some professions, it pushed their work into the forefront and emphasized how important their roles are in everyday business and legal functions. In this episode, we’re shifting gears away from speaking with General Counsel and legal teams to take a deep dive into procurement with Dr. Elouise Epstein, Partner at Kear...
Marc Barbeau: Meaningful Careers & the Relationships that Make Them
June 09, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBWe all want meaningful work and to know at the end of the day, our work mattered. Impacting the next generation by engaging with them and passing the baton to them, while simultaneously figuring out how to evolve to the next step in our careers. In this episode, we speak with Marc Barbeau, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Air Canada, about lessons he’s learned in 30 plus years of law and why he’s thrilled for this next step at Air Canada. We discuss: How to look back a...
Marc Barbeau - Air Canada: Meaningful Careers & the Relationships that Make Them
June 09, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBWe all want meaningful work and to know at the end of the day, our work mattered. Impacting the next generation by engaging with them and passing the baton to them, while simultaneously figuring out how to evolve to the next step in our careers. In this episode, we speak with Marc Barbeau, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Air Canada, about lessons he’s learned in 30 plus years of law and why he’s thrilled for this next step at Air Canada. We discuss: How to look back a...
Andrew Brereton: A Tactical Look at Driving Transformation from Legal Ops
May 26, 2022 07:15 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBFor most organizations, the legal function is long overdue for transformation—and legal ops is best placed to drive that transformation. In this episode, we speak with Andrew Brereton, Vice President of Legal Operations at ServiceNow, about the what, the why, and the how of driving value and transformation for the legal organization from legal ops. We discuss: Why legal ops is vital to driving value and transformation Early initiatives that build a foundation to deliver on transformation...
Andrew Brereton - ServiceNow: A Tactical Look at Driving Transformation from Legal Ops
May 26, 2022 07:15 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBFor most organizations, the legal function is long overdue for transformation—and legal ops is best placed to drive that transformation. In this episode, we speak with Andrew Brereton, Vice President of Legal Operations at ServiceNow, about the what, the why, and the how of driving value and transformation for the legal organization from legal ops. We discuss: Why legal ops is vital to driving value and transformation Early initiatives that build a foundation to deliver on transformation...
Ivan Fong - Medtronic: Leadership & Clarity in Crisis
May 19, 2022 10:49 - 50 minutes - 73.7 MBIvan Fong holds pu blic service in high regard. The son of immigrants (his parents fled China during the communist revolution), Ivan experienced the advantages and opportunities of living in the United States firsthand. Public service is his way of giving back to the country that gave his family so much. His time at the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and as a clerk to Justice Sandra Day O’Connor also provided an incredible grounding in law and government relatio...
Katina Thornock - Providence: How to Grab a Seat at the Table
May 12, 2022 07:15 - 36 MBWhen Katina Thornock was a young associate, she was fortunate to have the mentorship of strong female shareholders. When nerves would creep in before a civil deposition, one, in particular, would say, “Don’t let those old guys walk all over you. You know the material and you know the craft. Now, go do it.” Empowerment—that’s what strong mentorship and honest feedback cultivates. It’s the sacred charge of legal leaders around the world—to empower those who are less experienced and provide a ...
Lindsey Haswell - Blockchain.com: Choosing Risk Over Job Security
May 05, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBLindsey Haswell was determined to be either a broadcast journalist or a lawyer. Because it’s at the epicenter of policy and economics, she chose law. She started out as a litigator at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher before making the leap to a small (at the time) startup called Uber. She viewed it as an investment in her future, an opportunity to learn how to build and run a business and how legal furthers the mission of the business. She passes these lessons along to her team in her current role ...
Rankin Gasaway - 7-Eleven: The World's Best Legal Department
April 28, 2022 07:15 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBCreating a legal department your CEO would brag about doesn't happen by accident. It takes intention and care to hire the best lawyers and create an environment that stimulates growth. Rankin Gasaway, the Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at 7-Eleven, has created an environment where lawyers are encouraged to be courageous and trust their intuition. We discuss: The anxiety Gasaway felt early on in his career. The right way to build relationships. How to empower...
Richard Crabb - HSBC: The Legal Industry Is Changing
April 22, 2022 07:15 - 39 minutes - 54 MBRichard Crabb was listed in the Legal 500 as an expert in Sports Law in 2011 and as an expert in Charity Law in 2012. But he didn’t always have a desire to work in the Legal industry. Richard’s route into law came from a career in marketing where he had to have a comprehensive understanding of the way the law operated in order to be great at his Brand Manager role in the retail industry. His early career in marketing and would raise a few eyebrows but his knowledge of psychology has helped...
Ep 54: Richard Crabb - HSBC: The Legal Industry Is Changing
April 22, 2022 07:15 - 39 minutes - 54 MBRichard Crabb was listed in the Legal 500 as an expert in Sports Law in 2011 and as an expert in Charity Law in 2012. But he didn’t always have a desire to work in the Legal industry. Richard’s route into law came from a career in marketing where he had to have a comprehensive understanding of the way the law operated in order to be great at his Brand Manager role in the retail industry. His early career in marketing and would raise a few eyebrows but his knowledge of psychology has helped...
Christoph Feddersen - Collins Aerospace: Retaining Talent Through Culture
April 14, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes - 87.1 MBGerman-born Christoph Feddersen would not be where he is today, the Vice President & General Counsel at Collins Aerospace in Charlotte, North Carolina, were it not for the tremendous opportunities he was given to stretch himself. Early opportunities came at international law firms Cleary Gottlieb and Morgan Lewis, and they continued to pop up in later roles as executive assistant to the chairman and CEO at United Technologies and vice president and general counsel for UTC Aerospace. In ...
Jay Rosenblum - Assurant: A Career in 3 Acts
April 07, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 51.4 MBThe career of Jay Rosenblum, much like a stage play, has three acts. Act 1: Government Service, first as a clerk for an appellate judge, followed by a role in the Clinton Administration. Act 2: In-house government affairs roles at highly regulated financial institutions during a time of historic regulatory change. Act 3: Senior roles in corporate leadership, first as Chief HR Officer with Guardian Life, and today, as the EVP & Chief Legal Officer at Assurant. Take that as evidence that J...
Tammy Moss Finley - Advance Auto Parts: Growing, Engaging & Rewarding Talent
March 31, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 67.3 MBTammy Moss Finley is a people person. Early in her career, as a labor and employment attorney, she found herself drawn to the HR world. When the opportunity arrived to join Advance Auto Parts in the HR department, she jumped at the chance. She would have the opportunity to put in place programs that would prevent the very labor issues she was being called in to handle as a lawyer. Since that moment, she has spent 18 years in roles that have straddled the worlds of law and HR. Today, as th...
Jim Delkousis - PERSUIT: Bringing Digital Innovation to the Legal Community
March 24, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBThe tables have turned, and the normal host of the show, Jim Delkousis, is the guest on this episode. After having spent most of his career with law firms, including most recently as a partner with DLA Piper, Jim had reached a crossroads. Approaching 50, he began to wonder, would the lessons of this upcoming decade be any different—or more of the same? At the same time, Jim was seeing digital innovation come to the fore in a panoply of industries, and he was beginning to dream up a vision ...
Kristin Sverchek - Lyft: Battling for the Survival of the Company
March 17, 2022 07:15 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBAs her parents tell it, Kristin Sverchek, President of Business Affairs at Lyft, was a natural born advocate. As a child, she had a knack for clearly arguing her case. That ability to effectively advocate on behalf of herself and others has come in handy in her career which has included stints at Gunderson Dettmer, Silicon Legal Strategy, and Zimride, the company that launched Lyft. At Lyft, in particular, Kristin was instrumental in the early battles for survival and the establishment of ...
Brandon Pace - LendingClub: Rebuilding Integrity & Public Trust
March 10, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBRecently, Brandon Pace rediscovered a journal he penned when he was 5 or 6 years old. In it, he had written that he wanted to become either a doctor or a lawyer. When you come from a family of doctors and lawyers, those may seem like obvious choices. However, there was a deliberate intention behind it—a desire to focus on service and helping others. Brandon was also fascinated by technology. That’s what led him to pursue a position at one of the top tech firms in Silicon Valley out of law ...
Anneliese Reinhold - du: Working in Unfamiliar Cultural Environments
February 24, 2022 06:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBChallenges faced when we’re young inform our ability to handle pressure as adults. That was certainly the case for Anneliese Reinhold. When she was 13, her mother passed away from bowel cancer, and that tragedy kicked off a span of ten years that were rife with family turmoil. Yet, Anneliese believes that dealing with existential struggles at a young age is exactly what enabled her to succeed in challenging environments that crossed cultural boundaries throughout her career. The challenge...
David Keim - SAS: Commercial Contracts & Entertainment Law
February 17, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBOur guest today made a lot of big life decisions at a young age—a very young age. David Keim, SVP & General Counsel of Global Corporate Legal Affairs at SAS, decided to become a lawyer in the 4th grade after reading about Patrick Henry. Not only that, he met his future wife in Kindergarten (although he admits it took until the 10th grade before he realized she was the one). David knows a lot about contractual agreements—both marital and otherwise. His time at International Family Enterta...
Benoit Balmary - Michelin: Achieving Progress in a 130-Year-Old Company
February 10, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBBenoit Balmary comes from a long line of lawyers dating back 200 years. So, you could argue that he was simply making the safe choice by going into law. He jokingly says as much. But there was a deeper pull as well: a basic belief in the nobility of law and the idea that it single-handedly separates us from chaos. Of course, as Group General Counsel at Michelin, Benoit is dealing with a far different environment than his ancestors did hundreds of years ago. Given the rapid rate of change, ...
Terry Theologides - Fannie Mae: Legal’s Role in Financial Services
February 03, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBTerry Theologides, Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Fannie Mae, attributes much of his success to his youthful impatience. It was youthful impatience that led him to move in-house as a fourth year at Wynn International. It was also youthful impatience that gave him the confidence to go after his first GC role at New Century Financial Corporation after only two years on the job. Were there some gaps in knowledge and expertise early on? In retrospect, yes. ...
Meredith Fuchs - Plaid: The Importance of Mission & People
January 27, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBAt an early age, Meredith Fuchs realized that if you understood the law, you could make a positive impact on society The roots of this view can be traced back to an enduring love for the book, To Kill a Mockingbird. It’s why she places so much emphasis on mission and people in her career. That drive to make a difference led her to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), where she was a part of the startup team, it led her to CapitalOne where she set out to change banking for good,...
Karyn Polak - Transamerica: Owning the Advice You Give
January 20, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBKaryn Polak views her career as a series of ever expanding circles. After starting out in corporate finance and capital markets, she progressively expanded her circle into other skill sets, other types of companies, and other challenges. This devotion to constant growth stems from a personal belief: Once you’ve been in a seat for a little while, that’s when it’s time to go outside your comfort zone. It’s that growth mindset that has enabled her to flourish as SVP, General Counsel and Secr...
Paul Krause - Harley Davidson: Delivering Efficient Results for the Business
January 13, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes - 49 MBWhat drew Paul Krause to the legal profession? Logic games and puzzles. It makes complete sense for someone who, contrary to popular belief, doesn’t view legal work as adversarial. A lawyer's job, according to Paul, is all about understanding legal concepts, understanding your audience, and putting those disparate puzzle pieces together in a way that makes efficient decision-making possible for the business. That’s what his in-house career has been all about, starting as a Senior Counsel ...
Karen Gally - Otsuka Pharmaceutical: Award-Winning Diversity Accelerator Program
January 06, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBBetween undergrad and law school, Karen Gally, Vice President and General Counsel of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies, wanted to be absolutely sure a legal career was right for her. So, for a time, she pursued another profession. That brief spell in corporate communications and public policy introduced her to the world of healthcare—and that ultimately led to a lifelong passion for health law. During her tenure as GC, she has taken an active role in diversity and inclusion initiatives. She ...
Brandon Smith - CHS: Overcoming Age-Based Perceptions
December 30, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBAfter only 6 months at Tenneco, and at the tender age of 28, Brandon Smith found himself advising the CEO on how to navigate the company through bankruptcy. For Brandon, that was nothing new. In fact, he’s made a career out of capitalizing on opportunities to take on responsibilities beyond what is typically given to someone of his age and experience level. That trajectory of accelerated growth started when he was at Kirkland & Ellis and has continued through to his current position as Exe...
Regina Jones - Baker Hughes: Technological Acumen in Law
December 23, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBRegina Jones, Chief Legal Officer at Baker Hughes, witnessed, firsthand, the value of integrity early on in her career. With a front-row seat to the Enron scandal, she learned that good intentions mean little if you leave your moral compass at the door. Since then, integrity and transparency have become hallmarks of her leadership style, along with an unwavering commitment to community and collaboration, and a willingness to embrace new technology and new ways of doing things. According to...
Jennifer Wuamett - NXP Semiconductors: Unifying the Legal Dept in a Merger
December 16, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MB“Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.” Today’s guest, Jennifer Wuamett, takes that popular quote one step further: You also need to try out different selections before you recognize which one you like best. Indeed, her life bears that out. As a child, she aspired to be a librarian. In college, it was a biomedical illustrator. After starting down the path of a Ph.D. program in biochemistry, she eventually switched over to law, where she discovered a pa...
Katie Barrett - Anheuser-Busch InBev: Championing Female Leadership
December 09, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBIt was clear to Katie Barrett from an early age that she was destined for a career in law. Indeed, early — and frequent — arguments with her parents clearly proved she had a knack for the art of persuasion. Her early practice was focused on litigation — both in private practice, and subsequently, in-house with Anheuser-Busch InBev — and she credits that focus with creating valuable connections across the organization and providing a master class on how a business is run. Today, as Global G...
Tom Moriarty - CVS Health: A Key Role in the Fight Against COVID-19
December 02, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBStep out of your comfort zone and you will be able to handle a remarkable range of issues. The career of Tom Moriarty is a testament to that. Early on, he accepted the risk of leaving a big law firm to join a smaller one. His goal was to develop professional skills that would pay dividends later on. At Merck, Mako Health, and CVS Health, where he’s currently the Executive Vice President, Chief Policy and External Affairs Officer and General Counsel, he continuously took on diverse roles, ...
Thankful for DEI: 13 Quotes for Thanksgiving
November 25, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBIn a special Thanksgiving episode, host Jim Delkousis shares a compilation of insightful thoughts our guests have had on the topic of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our guests talk about the importance of inclusion, of bias awareness, of leveraging data to enhance DEI efforts, and of diversity of thought. So, this Thanksgiving, sit back and listen in to what diversity, equity and inclusion means to our guests and their organizations, and what we can do as an industry to continue moving f...
Bindu Cudjoe - Canadian Western Bank: Aiming for Incremental Innovation
November 18, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes - 135 MBBindu Cudjoe has spun a passion for transactions and deal-making into a rewarding career in the banking industry. Starting out in private practice negotiating deals for banks, she later transitioned in house joining BMO Bank in a variety of roles. Today, she is the Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Canadian Western Bank. Tapped as a finalist for Female Trailblazer of the Year by Canadian Lawyer Magazine and named a Leading Lawyer Under 40 by Lexpert, she is kn...