The PERSUIT Podcast

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The PERSUIT podcast delivers deep dive conversations into the innovations and issues facing today's legal leaders. Each episode offers actionable insights for more effective outside counsel selection and management to help in-house teams lead with value. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  1. 18 МАР.

    Sebastian Lochen: Thyssenkrupp - Innovations and Challenges in Legal Compliance

    Dr. Sebastian Lochen, the General Counsel and Head of Compliance at Thyssenkrupp, shares his professional journey within the company, where he began his career in the compliance department in 2011 and rose to lead the legal function in 2021. Throughout the discussion, Dr. Lochen emphasizes the significance of embedding the legal team within the business units to ensure proactive support and early involvement in organizational projects and decisions. Lochen speaks to the environmental and regulatory challenges Thyssenkrupp faces as it transitions to greener technologies, and how the changing business model, driven by regulatory pressures and economic shifts, requires adaptive strategies from the legal team to provide robust support while also maintaining vigilance over traditional risk areas like antitrust issues. The two also explore the evolving dynamics between Thyssenkrupp and its external legal advisors. Dr. Lochen discusses the critical role of law firms in providing innovative solutions and leveraging technology to enhance legal service delivery. He emphasizes the importance of a collaborative relationship with external partners to navigate new regulatory landscapes effectively. 04:36 Expansion of Compliance Programs Since 2011 07:36 Diversified Industry Ventures Overview 09:50 Integrating with Business Operations 13:41 Future Challenges: Regulation and Efficiency 18:06 AI Compliance Implementation Strategies 19:48 Evolving Role of Law Firms 24:53 Steel Industry's Green Transition 25:46 Navigating Economic and Legal Changes 29:33 Nurturing Children's Interests through Exploration Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    32 мин.
  2. 11 МАР.

    Samallie Kiyingi: Standard Chartered Bank - Building Resilience and Trust

    In this episode, Cynthia Lareine interviews Samallie Kiyingi, the global General Counsel for Corporate Investment Banking at Standard Chartered Bank. The two talk about Samallie's impressive career journey, emphasizing her transitions across prestigious organizations like Afreximbank, Clifford Chance, Deutsche Bank, and Standard Chartered Bank. Despite initially focusing on international law and human rights, Samallie’s path led her into finance law, a transition influenced by mentors and opportunities to develop a wide range of skills. Her global career, spanning continents including Australia, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and her current role at Standard Chartered reflect a natural progression towards leveraging finance to foster prosperity. The conversation delves into Samallie’s leadership style, enriched by her culturally diverse work experiences. She discusses the challenges of adapting to different cultural contexts, such as her significant moves from Sydney to London, Cairo, and Singapore. One pivotal moment in her career was negotiating and procuring COVID-19 vaccines for African countries, where her structured finance expertise played a crucial role. Samallie stresses the importance of maintaining personal resilience and celebrating team wins in high-pressure situations. She advocates for clear daily routines, empathetic leadership, and building trust within teams to enhance productivity and innovation. Samallie also shares insights on elevating the in-house legal team's strategic role within organizations. She emphasizes the necessity of relationship-building, over-communicating, and taking ownership to demonstrate value beyond the traditional legal advisory scope. Additionally, as a member of Standard Chartered’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Samallie highlights the importance of fostering diverse leadership and creating opportunities for underrepresented groups. She balances forward-looking perspectives on technological advancements in the legal field with practical advice for young lawyers on betting on themselves and seeking roles that open future opportunities. Her personal reflections and professional guidance make for an inspiring episode, underscoring her belief in leveraging law and finance as tools for broader societal impact. 06:57 Cultural Bias in Leadership Adaptation 08:41 Cultural Sensitivity in Workplace Communication 14:16 Vaccine Collaboration and Coordination 17:16 Managing Stress Through Routine 19:28 Celebrating Wins Amid Challenges 24:04 Surprise Award Highlights Global Impact 27:16 Building Legal-Business Trust 30:17 Boosting Personal Visibility at Work 32:28 Visibility and Relationship-Building Strategies 36:10 Enhancing Diversity Through Senior Engagement 40:10 Tech Innovations in Legal Industry 43:26 Career Decisions: Prioritizing Future Opportunities Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    46 мин.
  3. 5 МАР.

    Tia Sherringham: DoorDash - Making Legal the Department of "Yes, And"

    In this episode, Jim Delkousis, CEO of PERSUIT, sits down with Tia Sherringham, General Counsel at DoorDash, to explore how legal can be a true business partner rather than just the department of “no.” Tia shares her journey from being the second lawyer at DoorDash to leading a global legal team of 150, navigating the company through hypergrowth, the pandemic pivot, and its IPO. She also dives into building a problem-solving legal culture, partnering with external counsel, and scaling legal for a global company. From empowering her team with a "Yes, And" mindset to balancing business agility and compliance, Tia offers valuable insights for legal leaders looking to evolve with their companies. For more great episodes of the Innovative Legal Leadership podcast, visit PERSUIT.com [00:01:14] - Tia's Journey to Law and DoorDash [00:03:18] - The Scrappy Early Days as DoorDash’s second lawyer [00:04:23] - The Pandemic Pivot, Pausing the IPO  [00:06:51] - Scaling Legal Through an IPO & Beyond [00:12:04] - The DRI Model and Empowering Her Legal Team [00:13:11] - Choosing the Right External Legal Partners [00:17:33] - Legal as the "Department of Yes, And" [00:19:34] - Legal & Marketing Collaboration (Including a Super Bowl appearance) [00:21:32] - The Future of Legal & AI [00:22:40] - Advice to Her 25-Year-Old Self [00:24:25] - Fun Wrap-Up: Tia’s Go-To DoorDash Orders Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    25 мин.
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The PERSUIT podcast delivers deep dive conversations into the innovations and issues facing today's legal leaders. Each episode offers actionable insights for more effective outside counsel selection and management to help in-house teams lead with value. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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