Great Women in Compliance Lisa Fine and Hemma Lomax

Welcome to the Great Women in Compliance podcast on the Compliance Podcast Network, sponsored by Corporate Compliance Insights. In today’s episode, Lisa and Ellen Hunt are speaking with Melanie Sponholz and Margarita Deleranko, Senior Director of Compliance, Ivy Rehab Network about mentor/mentee relationships. 
In this episode, the group discusses various aspects of mentoring, from how to choose a mentor to how to build the relationship. They also discuss how this is a 2-way street and how both mentors and mentees learn from one another. Mel and Margarita have an established mentoring relationship, and they talk about their experiences with one another and what they see as successes and pitfalls. They discuss the importance of having an authentic connection between the two individuals.
A mentor can provide critical support and guidance through one’s career and this episode can help those looking for mentors, and how you can maximize this relationship, whether you are the mentor or mentee.  
Topics include:

How being curious is a critical skill for a mentor

The importance of being open and vulnerable

How to reach out and make an initial connection with a potential mentor

Mentor/mentee relationships take many different forms

Practical tips for mentors and mentees

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Welcome to the Great Women in Compliance Podcast. In this episode, Hemma visits with Juliana Molina, the globe-trotting Compliance and Ethics expert. With law licenses in Brazil and Spain, and as in-house counsel in the US, she brings a multicultural touch to her work. She thrives as an advisor to various industries, driven by a passion to make compliance and ethics more human-centric.
Juliana’s extensive international experience gives her a unique perspective on how culture influences compliance and ethics practices, and how to adapt to different cultural contexts. She prioritizes facilitating ethical choices and fully informed decisions.
Juliana’s perspective on cultural transformation in ethics and compliance is deeply rooted in her belief that an ethical organization is one that views compliance not just as a matter of adherence to rules, but as a commitment to prioritizing the well-being and dignity of all its stakeholders.
Her experience in advising international businesses has reinforced her emphasis on understanding and addressing the diverse needs and experiences of everyone involved, including employees, customers, shareholders, and vendors.
Juliana’s vision of a human-centric approach to compliance promotes empathy, open communication, and collaboration in the co-creation and implementation of compliance programs. By embracing the diverse perspectives within an organization, Juliana believes we can make more informed decisions, drive cultural change, and ultimately align our operations with our vision and goals.
Key Highlights:

Human-Centric Cultural Transformation in Ethics and Compliance

Fostering Open Communication for Ethical Leadership

Leadership’s Role in Driving Organizational Cultural Transformation

Ethical Leadership to Prevent Toxic Workplaces

Ethical Culture Through Compliance and Empathy

An Inclusive Approach for Female Empowerment in Compliance

Resources:
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Welcome to the Great Women in Compliance Podcast. In this episode, Hemma visits with Jess Nall, a partner at Baker McKenzie.
Jess is a leader of Baker McKenzie’s AI and Cyber practice and
leads the Firm’s government defense practice in the US heart of technological innovation, the San Francisco Bay Area. For more than twenty years, Jess has defended technology innovators in high-profile federal and state government enforcement and investigations involving AI, cyber-security, algorithmic price-fixing, economic espionage, and trade sanctions.
With two decades of tech law experience under her belt and playing a pivotal role in various global technology enforcement cases, Jess has a grounded understanding of the complexities surrounding AI compliance and enforcement. She highlights the rapidly evolving global regulation and the increasing pressure it places on compliance professionals.
Jess advocates for a proactive approach to comprehension and readiness for the enforcement and governance aspects of AI, encouraging clients to have robust good faith narratives that illustrate their compliance efforts. This perspective is formed not only from her substantial professional experience but also her deep understanding of the potential risks and malpractices related to the use of AI technology.
Key Highlights:

AI Regulations: Impact on Businesses and Compliance

Navigating Risks in AI Compliance and Enforcement

Deceptive AI Marketing Practices in Industry

Fostering Collaboration for AI Compliance Success

Enhancing Regulatory Compliance with AI Analytics

Enhancing Legal Access with AI Translation

Resources:
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AI Strategy: The Whole Brain Approach Will Win in forbes.com

Welcome to the Great Women in Compliance Podcast. In this episode, Lisa visits with a great friend of GWIC, Nick Gallo, co-CEO at Ethico.
Welcome to the Great Women in Compliance Podcast. In this episode, Lisa visits with a Great Gentlemen in Compliance, Nick Gallo, co-CEO at Ethico.

Nick started his career in private equity, and when he and his brother Gio wanted to grow a business together, they both saw the opportunity to build something that would benefit the compliance space.  Nick’s view about being an ally was shaped when he was young and saw his mother’s challenges as a woman in male-dominated industries and continues through today where he is an advocate for supporting women and diversity, particularly in Ethics and Compliance.

Nick and Lisa discuss the importance of being proactive as an ally, and to constantly try to improve our workplaces, whether that is speaking up against injustice or supporting those who may not be heard.   They also speak about how unique and special this profession, and this community are, and the importance of building the next generation of compliance leaders and the women in the profession.

Key Highlights
·      Advocacy for Equality and Workplace Support
·      Active Allyship for Positive Social Change
·      A Mentorship's Role in Professional Development Journeys
·      Fostering Inclusivity for Diverse Women in Compliance
·      Fostering Transparency and Fairness in Hiring
Resources
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Welcome to the Great Women in Compliance Podcast!
In this episode, Lisa visits with Amy Mertz Brown, the SVP Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer at BECU.
Amy started her career in the US government, where she was one of the first leaders at the  Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and was formerly the Chief Compliance Officer at the US Securities and Exchange Commission.  She discusses the similarities and differences between her government and in-house regulatory experiences, and the importance of specific training and detailed work instructions in highly regulated industries.
Amy also shares how she has built her career, and what she views as important in deciding on taking on a new role. Amy and Lisa also talk about Reshma Saujani’s views about imposter syndrome, rather than looking at the reasons someone feels like an imposter and questioning the concept and how it impacts women.

Key Highlights:

Regulatory Compliance in the Government and in the Private Sector

Regulatory Compliance Through Monitoring and Training

Navigating Evolving Financial Regulations

Questioning the Imposter Syndrome


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Welcome to the Great Women in Compliance Podcast. We are back and excited for the next set of podcasts.  We kick off with a discussion between #teamgwic – Hemma Lomax, Ellen Hunt, Sarah Hadden and Lisa Fine to talk about the recent Compliance Week 2024 conference and the upcoming podcast episodes. 

Compliance Week started with the Women in Compliance brunch, where Ellen spoke and Lisa moderated. The focus of the brunch was on Board Service, and started a week of knowledge sharing, best practices, lessons learned, and building community in our profession  

It was a great week in D.C. with phenomenal speakers and information sharing. Most of all there was a positive energy from being surrounded by so many smart, dedicated, and hard working compliance professionals who are creating ethical cultures where people can speak up and be heard. Other key highlights included: 

Key Highlights
It was a great week in D.C. with phenomenal speakers and information sharing. Most of all there was a positive energy from being surrounded by so many smart, dedicated, and hard working compliance professionals who are creating ethical cultures where people can speak up and be heard. Other key highlights included: 
·      Empowering Women and Compliance Professionals for Board Positions 
·      Ethical Empowerment for Compliance Culture Transformation
·      Empowering Ethical Decision-Making in Compliance Programs
·      Collaborative Experience: Compliance Professionals Uniting to Support Each Other
 
The #GWIC podcasts thanks #ComplianceWeek, all of the speakers, attendees, and all of the #Ethics and #Compliance Community for making this profession such a fulfilling career.  

Resources

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