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Compliance by Design is the podcast where regulation meets innovation. Hosted by Laurence Baker, VP of Marketing at Avantia, and Patrick Daniel, SVP of Compliance, it features a rotating panel of legal and compliance leaders as we explore how asset managers, private equity firms, and legal teams are navigating today’s evolving regulatory landscape. Each episode features candid conversations with industry experts—from top law firms to in-house risk leaders—on topics like the Corporate Transparency Act, the future of KYC and AML, global compliance challenges, the rise of AI in legal services, and building a culture of compliance in a complex world. Whether you’re a lawyer, compliance officer, or risk professional, Compliance by Design delivers practical insights, strategic advice, and real-world experiences to help you stay ahead of what’s next. New episodes every month, plus short-form highlights to keep you informed on the go.

Episodes

  1. FEB 11 · VIDEO

    The Rise of the AI NDA

    NDAs might not be the most glamorous part of private markets, but as deal timelines compress and AI becomes embedded in legal workflows, they are fast becoming one of the clearest signals of operational readiness.   In this episode of Compliance by Design, Laurence Baker is joined by Walt Nichols, Managing Director of Contracts for the Americas, and Chrys Marincich, Co-Head of Contracts EMEA/APCA, to unpack the rise of the “AI NDA” and what it reveals about how firms manage contracts at scale.   What used to take weeks now happens in days. Speed is no longer a competitive advantage. It is the cost of entry. Against that backdrop, firms are seeing a surge in AI-related clauses, increasingly complex NDA playbooks, and a growing tension between risk aversion and deal momentum.   The discussion explores how AI clauses are evolving, why early blanket restrictions often fail in practice, and how a more proportionate, outcome-focused approach can better protect sensitive information. Walt and Chrys also examine the weaponisation of NDAs, the rise of non-solicits and other restrictive terms, and why over-engineering contracts can slow deals and increase risk rather than reduce it.

    33 min

  2. 11/30/2025 · VIDEO

    What Works (and What Doesn’t) in Global Compliance: Lessons from TowerBrook Capital Partners

    Global compliance has never been more complex — or more business-critical. Yet even the best-intentioned programs often fall short. Policies exist, but aren’t followed. Processes slow deals down. Regional requirements clash. In this episode, we’ll explore what doesn’t work in compliance today — the pain points of running global programs under pressure — and contrast that with what leading firms like TowerBrook are doing differently. From embedding a genuine culture of compliance to leveraging technology intelligently, we’ll unpack how to move from box-ticking to business alignment. We’ll also look ahead to 2026: what’s changing, where the pressure points are shifting, and how compliance leaders can prepare for what’s next.

    42 min

  3. 09/26/2025 · VIDEO

    Building an AI-Powered Law Firm: COO Hannah Thompson on People, Process, and Trust

    What does it really take to embed AI into a law firm?   In this episode of Compliance by Design, Avantia COO Hannah Thompson joins host Laurence Baker to share the operational reality of building a tech-enabled law firm. From her journey as a litigator to leading operations, Hannah explains why traditional law firm models reward inefficiency, how lawyers actually respond to AI tools, and why trust and human judgment remain at the heart of legal services.   We cover: Why the billable hour is the enemy of innovation How to overcome lawyer scepticism and drive adoption of AI Turning messy legal processes into workflows ready for automation The reality of AI in law today — and what the future holds If you have any questions about anything discussed on the show, or to contribute to a future episode, please email laurence@avantialaw.com.

    21 min
  4. Episode 2 - Cutting Through the Legal AI Hype with CTO Paul Gaskell

    08/20/2025 · VIDEO

    Episode 2 - Cutting Through the Legal AI Hype with CTO Paul Gaskell

    The legal AI market is buzzing with new tools — but how much of it is hype, and what’s actually working inside law firms? In this episode of Compliance by Design, Laurence sits down with Avantia’s CTO, Paul Gaskell (ex-BlackRock, Bloomberg), to unpack the state of play. They discuss why the first wave of AI “platforms” fell short, how legal teams should think in workflows not point solutions, and the three critical questions every GC and CCO should be asking their legal tech providers. Plus, Paul shares how Avantia built its own AI, Ava, to integrate directly into Word and Outlook — and why the future of AI might just involve rocks and octopuses...

    19 min

  5. 07/10/2025 · VIDEO

    Compliance by Design - US AML with Rob Johnston, Lowenstein Sandler

    In the first "Compliance by Design" episode, hosts PD and James Sutton welcome Rob Johnston of Lowenstein Sandler to discuss US AML compliance updates, focusing on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and new FinCEN AML rules. Johnston explains the confusion and uncertainty for registered investment advisors under the Bank Secrecy Act, as the clock is counting down to the Jan 1 deadline. He advises asset managers to document processes and strengthen internal policies, especially for private transactions, and we discuss AI’s potential in compliance.

    37 min
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Compliance by Design is the podcast where regulation meets innovation. Hosted by Laurence Baker, VP of Marketing at Avantia, and Patrick Daniel, SVP of Compliance, it features a rotating panel of legal and compliance leaders as we explore how asset managers, private equity firms, and legal teams are navigating today’s evolving regulatory landscape. Each episode features candid conversations with industry experts—from top law firms to in-house risk leaders—on topics like the Corporate Transparency Act, the future of KYC and AML, global compliance challenges, the rise of AI in legal services, and building a culture of compliance in a complex world. Whether you’re a lawyer, compliance officer, or risk professional, Compliance by Design delivers practical insights, strategic advice, and real-world experiences to help you stay ahead of what’s next. New episodes every month, plus short-form highlights to keep you informed on the go.

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