Great Women in Compliance

Lisa Fine and Hemma Lomax

For a long time, compliance was perceived as a part of the larger legal world. Today, compliance is its own profession—a place where people work tirelessly to make the world a better place, one where doing the right thing is the standard for everyone. There are a lot of amazing and inspirational women who have helped the compliance field develop into what it is today, and women are joining this field every day. They are leading the work on cutting-edge issues and breaking barriers for women. Join Hemma Lomax and Lisa Fine as they talk with women in compliance who are making a difference. This podcast is part of the Compliance Podcast Network.

  1. Being an Entrepreneur in Residence with Kathy Zhu

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    Being an Entrepreneur in Residence with Kathy Zhu

    Now is the time for all of us to think of ourselves as entrepreneurs in residence, designing the future of compliance. In this episode of the Great Women in Compliance Podcast, GWIC co-host Hemma Lomax speaks with Kathy Zhu, Co-Founder and CEO of Streamline AI, about her journey from big law to in-house legal at DoorDash to launching her own legal tech company.   They discuss the importance of adopting an entrepreneurial mindset within compliance and legal departments, the journey of building innovative solutions like Streamline AI, and how addressing workflow pain points can revolutionize the industry. Kathy shares her personal journey, practical tips for aspiring entrepreneurs, and insights on leveraging technology to optimize legal operations for the future. Kathy’s story is a testament to the power of entrepreneurship as a service. Tune in to hear how frustration became innovation, why compliance leaders are uniquely positioned to design the future of our field, and how each of us can become a tech influencer inside our organizations. ✨ You’ll hear: Why compliance leaders should see themselves as entrepreneurs in residence. How Kathy turned workflow chaos into a scalable AI-driven product. Practical ways to start experimenting with tech and influence the next generation of compliance. This conversation is a powerful reminder that the future of compliance isn’t something we wait for — it’s something we create. Guest Bio: Kathy Zhu Kathy Zhu is the Co-Founder, CEO, and General Counsel of Streamline AI, a workflow intelligence platform transforming how in-house legal and compliance teams manage intake, triage, and operational efficiency. Kathy began her career at Wilson Sonsini, advising startups and emerging companies on incorporations, financings, and IPOs before moving in-house. At Medallia and later as the first commercial counsel at DoorDash, she experienced firsthand the growing pains of legal and compliance operations at scale. Frustrated by inefficiencies, she hacked together her own solutions — an experiment that became the foundation for Streamline AI. Today, Kathy leads Streamline AI in its mission to empower compliance and legal teams to operate as strategic business partners, supported by data, automation, and seamless integrations. She is also an advocate for women in leadership and brings lessons from her passions, such as scuba diving and meditation, into how she leads with calmness and clarity under pressure. Resources & Links: Learn more about Streamline AI: https://www.streamline.ai Kathy’s WSJ/SpotDraft interview: SpotDraft Counsel Corner Alumni spotlight: Wilson Sonsini – Kathy Zhu Watch Kathy’s podcast episode: Being a Business-Minded Lawyer (YouTube) Follow Kathy on LinkedIn: Kathy Zhu Podcast Recommendations:  How I Built This with Guy Raz Lenny’s Podcast with Lenny Rachitsky Book Recommendation: Three Horizons Framework by Bill Sharpe

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  2. Catching Up with the OG GWIC with Mary Shirley

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    Catching Up with the OG GWIC with Mary Shirley

    Welcome to the Great Women in Compliance podcast with Hemma Lomax and Lisa Fine, sponsored by Corporate Compliance Insight and a part of the Compliance Podcast Network.  My guest today isn’t really a guest; she’s so much more.  She is an architect of GWIC, my first partner in compliance, and my first compliance friend, who remains a dear friend to this day.  She coined the phrase “Send the Elevator Back Down,” taught me about tall poppy syndrome, and I am still using her cheat codes.  Of course, it’s Mary Shirley! Mary, can you update everyone on all the cool things that have been happening since you became, as we call it, #GWICemerita? As a global compliance leader who has lived in several countries and now three very different states in the US, what do you see as the principles of a “culture of integrity” that apply to any business, regardless of geography or industry? While there have been changes in US laws, particularly the FCPA, and newer laws in the EU and the UK, among others, are you seeing any shifts in how to define – or communicate – a culture of integrity? You have compiled a list of questions for job seekers to ask about the terms of compliance programs and a culture of integrity. What do you think is the most revealing one and why? I look forward to seeing you very soon at SCCE CEI.  You and Matt Kelly are presenting “AI Governance for N00bs: A Beginner’s Guide for the Non-Tech Compliance Practitioner” on Sunday to kick off the event. What do you see as the biggest opportunities for compliance professionals to use AI and machine learning? What challenges do you see for integrating AI and machine learning into their compliance program, and how should we approach it? What about the algorithmic bias? It seems like ethics and compliance are being welcomed as “partners” at the AI governance table. What do you think is the most significant reason for this shift, and what can a compliance professional do to ensure they maintain that strategic seat at the table? When you think about the first 200 episodes, do you have a specific non-substantive, non-podcast memory that sticks out to you?  Besides the origin story – which I still tell!

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  3. The Mind at Work with Lynette Buebird

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    The Mind at Work with Lynette Buebird

    Trigger Warning: This episode contains a brief discussion of suicide. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode of Great Women in Compliance, host Hemma Lomax is joined by Lynette Buebird—trainer at Mind, the UK’s leading mental health charity, and a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor with Mental Health First Aid England. Tune in to hear an insightful discussion about building cultures where the mind can thrive. Lynette’s career path is guided by a deep curiosity about how people think, learn, and thrive. She studied both law and psychology, taught law, moved into school-age education, expanded her impact in higher education, and now focuses on training organisations in mental health awareness and neurodiversity-inclusive compliance. Through Mind, she equips organisations to go beyond “tick-box” compliance—blending legal knowledge, psychological insight, and educational skill to create workplaces that are both compliant and compassionate. As a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Lynette also trains individuals to act as “first responders” for mental health—helping them spot early signs of distress, intervene appropriately, and connect people to the right support.  In this conversation, Lynette and Hemma explore: How Mind equips organisations to prioritise wellness while meeting their legal obligations. What it’s like to be a mental health “first responder” in corporate and community settings. What a neurodiversity-first compliance approach looks like in practice. Common mistakes organisations make when addressing workplace mental health—and how to avoid them. How compliance teams, HR, and leaders can work together to create inclusive, stigma-free environments. Practical, high-impact steps any organisation can take today to support neurodiverse and mentally diverse employees better. Biography Lynette Buebird is a trainer at Mind, specialising in workplace mental health awareness and neurodiversity inclusion. She holds degrees in law and psychology, has taught law, and worked in both school-age and higher education. She is also a Mental Health First Aid Instructor with Mental Health First Aid England, training individuals to recognise, respond to, and support mental health needs in corporate and community settings. Lynette combines her legal expertise, psychological insight, and educational experience to help organisations move beyond minimum legal requirements toward cultures where all employees can thrive. For her, compliance leadership means empowering people and institutions to make inclusion a lived, everyday practice. Resources & Links: Mind (UK) Official Website Mind Workplace Training Mental Health First Aid England Time to Change Campaign UK Equality Act 2010 – Guidance on Disability AHA US-Based National Mental Health Organizations  Lynette on LinkedIn If you or someone you know is in crisis, please seek help from a trusted resource: UK: Samaritans – Call 116 123 (freephone) or visit www.samaritans.org US: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org Find other international helplines here: findahelpline.com

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For a long time, compliance was perceived as a part of the larger legal world. Today, compliance is its own profession—a place where people work tirelessly to make the world a better place, one where doing the right thing is the standard for everyone. There are a lot of amazing and inspirational women who have helped the compliance field develop into what it is today, and women are joining this field every day. They are leading the work on cutting-edge issues and breaking barriers for women. Join Hemma Lomax and Lisa Fine as they talk with women in compliance who are making a difference. This podcast is part of the Compliance Podcast Network.

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