Trust Talks & Digital Dives DIACC

In this episode of Trust Talks & Digital Dives (T2D2), we explore the importance of modernizing lawyer-client identity verification processes. Our guests share perspectives from Law Societies, Treefort Technologies, and Vaultie. We delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by digital transformation in legal practices. We discuss the impact of relaxed requirements during the pandemic, the principles guiding future-proofing and modernization efforts, and the characteristics legal professionals should look for in client ID verification providers. Join us as we uncover how digital services can enhance the lawyer-client relationship and the future of digital identity verification in the legal sector.

Our guests:

Phil Brown, Senior Counsel, Practice Management, Law Society of Ontario with Federation of Law Societies perspectives

Jay Krushell, Chief Legal Officer, Treefort Technologies, with service provider perspectives

Meyer Mechanic, Founder, Vaultie, with service provider perspectives



Get to know:

Law Society of Ontario

Federation of Law Societies Canada

Treefort Technologies

Vaultie



Follow our guests on LinkedIn:

Phil Brown

Jay Krushell

Meyer Mechanic



References:

Federation of Law Societies Canada Anti-Money Laundering

The Practice Management Helpline

Law Society of Ontario By-law 7.1

Law Society of Ontario resources on virtual verification 



 

 

This episode discusses the importance of signalling trust by earning a trustmark through DIACC's PCTF certification program. Services earn PCTF certification through a standardized third-party conformity assessment program. Services that earn a trustmark send a strong signal of trust, indicating that their processes and technologies have been designed with their clients' duty of care as a top priority.  If you want to learn how your service can get certified, contact voila@diacc.ca.

Our guests are:

Rakesh Raghupathi: Director of product strategy and partnerships at ATB Ventures. 

Ray Kimble: Founder and CEO of KUMA and chairman of the board of the KUMA Foundation. and 

Ruth Puente: Trustmark verification program manager at DIACC



Learn more about: 

ATB Ventures | Oliu: https://canada.oliu.id/

KUMA: https://kuma.pro/

DIACC PCTF Certification: https://diacc.ca/pctf-certification/



Get to know:

Rakesh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakeshraghupathi/

Ray: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raykimble/

Ruth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-puente-beledo/



Let's dive into digital trust with Rakesh, Ray, and Ruth. 

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This episode features one of DIACC's Board of Directors, Iliana Oris Valiente, the Managing Director and Innovation Lead at Accenture in Canada. Iliana spearheads strategic transformations across multiple sectors focusing on emerging technologies like AI and societal trends. 

Iliana is an active board member at Sunnybrook Hospital and CPA Ontario, and mentors startups through incubators such as CDL. 

Additionally, she’s a published author and frequent speaker at global conferences, and her insights have been featured in various media outlets, including Bloomberg, CNBC, and NPR.

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Get to know Iliana - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilianaorisvaliente/

About Accenture - https://www.accenture.com/

About DIACC - https://diacc.ca

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Special guest: Karan Puri, Associate Vice President and Head of Product, Trusted Credentials, TD Bank

Host: Joni Brennan, President of DIACC



In this episode of Trust Talks & Digital Dives, host Joni Brennan sits down with finance expert Karan Puri to explore the critical role of financial systems in combating human trafficking. Together, they delve into the complex web connecting finance, money laundering, and trafficking, highlighting how financial institutions can play a pivotal role in detection and prevention.

The discussion also explores the power of financial intelligence, the legal frameworks guiding anti-trafficking efforts, and innovative financial tools. Puri emphasizes the importance of corporate responsibility and community engagement in eradicating this global criminal activity.

Tune in to discover how leveraging the foundations of finance can be a powerful tool in the fight against human trafficking.

In this episode of Trust Talks & Digital Dives, host Joni Brennan, President of DIACC, chats with Fadwa Mohanna, Founder and CEO of One37. Together, they dive into the opportunities and challenges women in leadership face in the digital trust and identity industry. Fadwa shares her stories, insights and experiences gained throughout her career. She shares excellent advice as an entrepreneur, tech innovation, and telecommunications leader. Join us for a conversation that explores the specific ups and downs that women face and the strategies that influence long-lasting and measurable impact that helps more women enter, contribute, and lead the digital trust and identity space. Tune in to better understand how you can contribute to this crucial mission.

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Get to know Fadwa - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fadwamohanna/

About One37 - https://one37id.com/

About DIACC - https://diacc.ca

 

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Special guest: Sarah Paquet, Director and chief Executive Officer of FINTRAC

Host: Joni Brennan, President of DIACC



In this episode of Trust Talks & Digital Dives, host Joni Brennan, President of DIACC, chats with Sarah Paquet, Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC). Together, they delve into the crucial topic of leveraging the foundations of the financial regulatory system and its capabilities to combat human trafficking.

Sarah connects her financial sector expertise and passion for helping people, shedding light on how FINTRAC and financial sector organizations play a pivotal role in the fight against human trafficking. She shares insights into the innovative strategies, tools, and collaborations utilized to disrupt and dismantle trafficking networks, emphasizing the importance of data analytics, financial intelligence, and cross-sector public-private partnerships.

Join us for a conversation that explores the intersection of financial regulation and human rights as we uncover how organizations like FINTRAC are working to protect vulnerable individuals and uphold the integrity of our financial systems. Tune in to better understand how you can contribute to this crucial mission