Great Women in Compliance

New #GWIC Roundtable Episode Civility isn’t just about being polite—it’s about trust, belonging, and creating workplaces where people feel safe to speak up. In this roundtable, hosts Lisa Fine and Ellen Hunt welcome: Jelahn Stewart, SVP, Deputy GC & CCO at Leidos Katharine Manning, President of Blackbird DC and author of The Empathetic Workplace They share stories and strategies on: How civility impacts performance, creativity, and resilience Why incivility silences women more than men Practical steps leaders and teams can take to build civil, ethical cultures Healthy ways to respond when civility breaks down The Great Women in Compliance Podcast, hosted by Hemma Lomax and Lisa Fine, shares the stories of women in the field of ethics and compliance, proudly sponsored by Corporate Compliance Insights. Connect with us: Great Women in Compliance on LinkedIn Corporate Compliance Insights Great Women in Compliance, hosted by Hemma Lomax and Lisa Fine, is sponsored by Corporate Compliance Insights. #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #RespectAtWork #Civility #InclusiveLeadership

In today’s episode, Lisa Fine speaks with Susan Cooper, Vice President of Regulatory Compliance Programs and Global Data Protection Officer at Meta, discussing her approach to compliance in the technology sector.  Susan discusses the path that led her to her current role, which is unique as her team is embedded within Meta’s product organization. Being part of the product development team allows compliance to work hand-in-hand with product development through their risk review process, which assesses privacy, security, content safety, and financial risks in a centralized process for over 1,400 products per month.  It is part of their processes. Susan also discusses how Meta utilizes “privacy-aware infrastructure,” embedding compliance requirements into standardized, reusable code components that can be used throughout the organization. She also provides some advice for compliance professionals, particularly those who are interested in technology companies, including: Learn to speak “tech” if you want to work in tech compliance. Get to know your stakeholders and their concerns; Keep a growth mindset – be willing to ask questions and learn constantly; and Embrace AI and automation tools to scale your work and keep learning about these tools.

Breaking News!  #teamgwic was at the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) annual Ethics & Compliance Institute in Nashville and is here to give you an update on our experience.  Ellen, Lisa, and Hemma all caught up mid-conference to interview each other about their panels and also what people were talking about outside the presentations. We had the chance to recap on our earlier panels:  Ellen about how to train leaders to hear and act on bad news in a way to improve our programs; Hemma speaking about how to move your program from a risk-avoidant program to a forward-thinking ethics and compliance program, which is ultimately a competitive advantage, and Lisa’s panel which discussed data analytics for humans – intended to be a practical discussion of what data analytics are and how we are all analyzing data. At the end, we were able to bring in a surprise guest – the one and only Adam Turteltaub, SCCE’s Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer.  He provided highlights of the conference so far and updates about SCCE’s new CEO, Garth Jordan. Sarah was unable to join the recording, but all would agree that CEI left us with new ideas, new friends, and the chance to catch up with this great community.

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

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!

✨ New Episode Alert! ✨ On this special episode of #GWIC, guest host Ellen Hunt talks with the incredible Teri Cotton Santos, Chief Compliance Officer at Phillips 66. Teri shares her inspiring journey—from serving as General Counsel in Asia at Eli Lilly to leading compliance at HF Sinclair, and now shaping the culture of ethics and compliance at Phillips 66. 🔑 Key takeaways from this conversation: Why trust is the foundation of every effective compliance program How to integrate risk, ethics, and strategy to create impact Lessons in resilience and resourcefulness when leading with limited resources Building compliance programs that are truly fit-for-purpose and built to scale The growing importance of data, technology, and behavioral science in compliance work Teri also reflects on #leadership, #mentorship, and the power of community in the compliance profession. 🎧 Tune in for an honest, thoughtful, and inspiring discussion about leading with purpose and integrity in today’s evolving regulatory environment. 🔗 Sponsored by Corporate Compliance Insights #Compliance #Leadership #WomenInCompliance #GreatWomenInCompliance #Ethics #Trust

In this episode of the Great Women and Compliance Podcast, co-hosts Hemma Lomax and Lisa Fine discuss the breadth and depth of effective risk assessments with guests Jisha Dymond and Lisa Beth Lentini Walker.  Jisha and Lisa Beth have both worked in highly regulated and high-profile industries. Jisha most recently served as Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer at OneTrust, and Lisa Beth is currently the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate Legal, and Assistant Secretary at Marqeta, as well as the CEO and Founder of Lumen Worldwide Endeavors. They discuss various aspects of assessing risk and how to align the needs best for your compliance risk assessments with other functions to develop strategic and holistic approaches that influence organizational direction. The discussion touches on the importance of cross-functional collaboration, effective use of data and AI, and practical steps for implementing comprehensive risk management processes. Key highlights include: Holistic vs. Compliance Risk Assessments Engaging Key Stakeholders Building Trust and Cross-functional Collaboration  Data-Driven Risk Assessments The Role of AI in Risk Management

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

In this episode of Great Women in Compliance, Lisa speaks with Alejandra Montenegro Almonte, a member at Miller Chevalier. Alejandra is the Chair of their International Practice and Practice Co-Lead, Workplace Culture. They discuss recent regulatory trends, workplace culture, and the evolving compliance landscape in Latin America and the United States, including the increased focus on Foreign Terrorist Organizations, False Claims Act enforcement, and the importance of addressing these changes and others proactively, including the DEI Executive Order requirements. Alejandra also shares her insights about the shift towards addressing workplace culture and conduct issues proactively, and how this has evolved past looking just at litigation risk. She discusses employee engagement and the increasing use of ethical assessments. Alejandra and Lisa reflect on the challenges of building authentic professional relationships in a predominantly remote work environment. They emphasize the need for intentionality, such as scheduling regular virtual coffees and employer-facilitated opportunities for connection, to foster networking and mentorship. Alejandra and Lisa have known each other for a long time, and they discuss the value of the early career friendships that become a peer network. This is harder in a virtual age, and Alejandra shares some of her strategies to build networks.

Lisa Fine speaks with Cricket Snyder, the first Chief Compliance Officer for the Jefferson County Commission in Birmingham, Alabama, a role that was mandated by a US Federal District Court decree. Cricket shares her experiences in shifting the compliance culture in Jefferson County from one where she was initially viewed as an extension of the monitoring to one where she overcame employee skepticism and built trust, connecting with people throughout the county. Cricket also emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, particularly in a new, challenging role. She also reminds us of the power of being open about what you don’t know and how doing so helped foster a more transparent and collaborative environment. She also received support from the broader compliance community. Lisa and Cricket also discuss strategies to increase engagement. Cricket introduced “Compliance Week” to Jefferson County, transforming compliance education into engaging, themed events. These have increased trust in the function among all county employees, leading to a positive culture shift.

This GWIC episode features a “Great Gentleman in Compliance,” Jonathan Aronie, a leading expert in government investigations and organizational integrity at Sheppard Mullin. Jonathan joins GWIC co-host Hemma Lomax to discuss his career journey, the innovative compliance tool known as the compliance pre-mortem, and the importance of proactive measures in compliance and governance. He also emphasizes the significance of active bystander intervention programs, derived from law enforcement, as highly effective tools for preventing misconduct in organizations. Additionally, Jonathan offers insights into the challenges and benefits of compliance programs, highlighting the need for continuous improvement and strategic empathy in these efforts. The Psychology of Preventative Compliance The ROI of Compliance and Integrity The Concept of Pre-Mortem in Compliance Common Risks and Blind Spots in Compliance Active Bystander Programs vs. Compliance Hotlines Lessons in Compliance and Culture from Policing Building Continuous Improvement Frameworks Biography Jonathan Aronie is a partner in and the former leader of the firm’s Governmental Practice, resident in Washington, DC. Jonathan is also a founding member and current leader of the firm’s Organizational Integrity Group, a cross-disciplinary team of litigators, regulatory specialists, federal monitors, and ex-prosecutors with extensive experience helping organizations prevent and defend against challenges to their organizational integrity.  Areas of Practice Jonathan counsels and represents large and small businesses in some of the country’s most prominent classified and unclassified government contract matters, including bid protests, claims, self-disclosures, internal investigations, Department of Justice investigations, and False Claims Act investigations. As the leader of the firm’s Organizational Integrity Group, Jonathan also dedicates significant time to working with clients to identify and mitigate known and unknown risks before they become problems. Jonathan’s experience includes litigating under the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act, conducting early risk-based “legal pre-mortems,” developing and implementing corporate compliance programs, conducting internal investigations (proactive and defensive), and providing advice on the FAR Mandatory Disclosure Rule as well as a variety of federal regulatory and statutory matters. He frequently represents clients before the DOJ, the Government Accountability Office, the General Services Administration, and other defense and civilian agencies. Additionally, Jonathan is cleared at the highest levels and counsels and defends clients in classified matters. Jonathan has authored more than 100 articles and co-authored what is regarded by many as the leading treatise on the GSA Multiple Award Schedule Program, published by Thomson Reuters. He is a regular speaker at national and international forums, as well as CLE programs, including government-sponsored symposia. He is a regular presenter at Coalition for Government Contracting programs and served on the ABA Task Force that drafted guidance regarding the FAR Mandatory Disclosure Rule. https://www.sheppardmullin.com/jaronie Resources Sheppard Mullin’s Organizational Integrity Group Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement Everyone Benefits When An Ethics & Compliance Program Is Integrated Throughout An Organization. By: Jonathan Aronie, Jonathan Aronie on LinkedIn

We’re back with another GWIC x EC crossover episode. Today, we have the quartet of Great Women in Compliance of Kristy Grant-Hart, Karen Moore, Lisa Fine, and Hemma Lomax. The GWIC quartet discusses various intriguing topics related to compliance. Lisa Fine kicks off the conversation by discussing the new ‘failure to prevent fraud’ guidance in the UK, which places greater responsibility on companies to avoid engaging in fraud. The group delves into the implications of this law and its extraterritorial elements. Hemma Lomax shifts the conversation to changes in the False Claims Act in the US, highlighting its expanded use beyond fraudulent billing to areas like cybersecurity and diversity obligations. Karen Moore introduces the innovative ‘Karma’ rewards system by Revolut Bank in the UK, which incentivizes compliance behaviors through team performance multipliers. Kristy Grant-Hart wraps up with a fascinating discussion on AI, touching on AI’s potential as a whistleblower and whether AI could attain employment rights if it becomes sentient. They conclude by sharing their rants and raves, offering insights on topics ranging from the importance of local theaters to women’s leadership in compliance. Join the Great Women in Compliance community on LinkedIn ⁠here⁠.

In this episode, Lisa and Ellen get the opportunity to speak with Junna Ro and Melanie Sponholz to recap the Women in Compliance Summit and discuss the evolving landscape for women in the field. Junna Ro, a seasoned legal and compliance executive and the Head of Strategic Legal Initiatives at the University of California, and Melanie Sponholz, Chief Compliance Officer & Director of Responsible Investing—Portfolio Operations at Waud Capital Partners, shared insights from the summit. Both Junna and Melanie emphasized the collective support and sense of community at the event, discussing their session on mentorship and allyship, as well as effective strategies for building these relationships. Junna’s session with Elizabeth Simon focused on Women on Boards and also provided insight and strategy. They also discuss the current state of the profession, examining both its challenges and opportunities.

Hui Chen is a luminary in the world of Ethics and Compliance, and she is our guest on today’s episode of Great Women in Compliance. Today, Hui is one of the co-founders of CDE Advisors, which stands for “Culture. Data. Ethics.” Most of us know Hui from her work at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and her contributions to the Evaluation of Corporate Compliance for the Fraud Section. However, my career path included being a prosecutor, in-house compliance work, and even being inspired to pursue a Master’s degree in Divinity after the 9/11 attacks. Hui discusses the origins of the ECCP and her perspective on its current use. She also discusses the opportunity in the “FCPA pause” and how organizations can broaden their ethical considerations beyond foreign bribery to focus on relationships with all stakeholders. She discussed how the focus on regulatory guidance, particularly on bribery outside the United States, is just one of many areas to consider as a compliance professional.  She also offers practical advice based on her experiences working with global compliance functions and the lessons she has learned.

In this timely roundtable, Lisa and Hemma sit down with Mary Inman and Liz Soltan, two powerhouse advocates in the whistleblower legal space, to unpack the DOJ’s newly revised Corporate Whistleblower Awards (CWA) Pilot Program and its implications for the compliance community. We also explore what makes whistleblowing work, how to support internal and external reporters, and why this moment may mark a turning point for global whistleblower engagement. Highlights: Mary and Liz break down the newly added DOJ priority areas How the CWA Pilot Program could evolve into a DOJ equivalent of the SEC whistleblower program Why organizational justice and psychological safety must be embedded into internal reporting systems. How tips must result in asset forfeiture to trigger awards Why do we need a speak-up culture, not just a hotline Resources: DOJ’s May 2025 Criminal Division White-Collar Enforcement Plan Revised DOJ Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program: DOJ Announcement Speech by Matthew R. Galeotti at the SIFMA AML and Financial Crimes Conference Link to speech Whistleblowing Study by Stephen Stubbens and Kyle Welch Whistleblower Partners LLP: Mary Inman, Liz Soltan Biographies Mary Inman Partner, Whistleblower Partners LLP Mary Inman is a seasoned attorney with over 30 years of experience representing whistleblowers under various U.S. programs, including the False Claims Act, SEC, CFTC, IRS, FinCEN, and NHTSA/DOT. After spending three years in London, she now focuses on international whistleblowers exposing misconduct with ties to the U.S. She assists clients in bringing claims to foreign regulators such as the Ontario Securities Commission and the Canada Revenue Agency. Mary is renowned for her expertise in healthcare, tech, and financial services fraud. She has represented high-profile whistleblowers like Frances Haugen (Facebook) and Tyler Shultz (Theranos) and co-authored The Tech Workers’ Handbook, a guide for tech industry whistleblowers. Her advocacy extends to testifying before global governmental bodies, including the European Commission and UK Parliament, championing the effectiveness of U.S. whistleblower programs. Mary holds a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and has clerked for judges in both the U.S. District Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Outside of her legal work, she enjoys participating in her husband’s YouTube channel and spending time in northern Maine. Liz Soltan Associate, Whistleblower Partners LLP Liz Soltan is an associate at Whistleblower Partners LLP, focusing on cases involving financial fraud, anti-money laundering, and sanctions evasion. Her notable work includes representing a foreign whistleblower in a FinCEN sanctions violation case concerning illegal sales to Russia. Liz also contributed to the landmark Medicare Advantage risk adjustment fraud case, United States ex rel. Poehling v. UnitedHealth Group, Inc. Before joining Whistleblower Partners, Liz served as a Skadden Fellow at Community Legal Services of Philadelphia, where she was part of a team that secured $712 million in emergency food stamp benefits for 650,000 households during the COVID-19 pandemic. She earned her J.D. cum laude from Harvard Law School, where she led the Wage and Hour Practice Group at the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau and successfully argued a workers’ rights case before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Liz completed her undergraduate studies at Cornell University, graduating summa cum laude with majors in history and Spanish. Residing in Brooklyn, Liz maintains strong ties to her roots in Philadelphia. She enjoys participating in a fiction-only book club, exploring historical sites, and spending time with her husband, son, and their two cats, Alex Trebek and Vanna White.

👉 New #GWIC Episode - Board Bond: Why Ethics & Compliance Professionals Should Be on Boards and How to Get on One Our expert guests: • Teri Quimby, who is a Board Director, a coach and advisor, and a former state regulator, and • Vera Cherepanova, Executive Director of Boards of the Future and an in-demand author and speaker. Teri Quimby and Vera Cherepanova talked with Sarah Hadden and Ellen Hunt about how #Ethics and #Compliance professionals struggle with being seen as a back-office function rather than strategic risk management and how we bring expertise, experience, and insights that #Boards of Directors can’t afford to overlook. We drilled down into: ✅ Why Boards should diversify their rosters by appointing Ethics and Compliance professionals. ✅ Why it’s a hard sell to get Boards to cast a wider net when looking for new Board members, and what Ethics and Compliance professionals can do to leap over these barriers. ✅ What unique skills do Ethics and Compliance professionals have that are most in demand by Boards? ✅ What successful candidates do to land a Board seat. 👉 Tune in now: Great Women in Compliance

In this week’s special episode of Great Women in Compliance, Hemma interviews Ellen Hunt, an ethics and compliance professional and recent recipient of the Compliance Week Lifetime Achievement in Compliance Award. Ellen shares her journey from law to compliance, emphasizing the importance of organizational justice, psychological safety, and ethical decision-making. Listeners will gain insights into Ellen’s approach to fostering a values-driven culture, her experiences and advice on ensuring transparency, the role of conflict in cultivating psychological safety, and her commitment to nurturing the compliance community. Highlights include:  Ellen Hunt’s Career Journey and Recent Lifetime Achievement Award Organizational Justice and Compliance The Evolution of Ethics and Compliance The Role of Psychological Safety Ellen’s Legacy in Elevating a Compliance Community Biography: Ellen is a lawyer, ethics & compliance professional, audit executive, and chief privacy officer. Before joining Spark Compliance Consulting, A Diligent Brand, Ellen was the Vice President, Compliance Program Operations and Chief Privacy Officer for LifePoint Health, Senior Vice President ~Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, and Chief Audit Executive for AARP. Ellen was named “Mentor of the Year” by Compliance Week in 2021 and the 2019 Not-For-Profit Compliance Officer of the Year by Women In Compliance. She received the Trust Across America Top Thought Leaders Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019 and was named a Top Mind by Compliance Week in 2016. Most recently, in April 2025, she was awarded a Lifetime Award for Compliance by Compliance Week. She taught at the Fordham University School of Law, Program for Corporate Ethics and Compliance. She is an adjunct professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, teaching Business Ethics in the 21st Century and co-teaching the Compliance and Culture courses. Ellen serves on the Advisory Boards for the Notre Dame Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership, Compliance Week, and the Quorum Initiative. She is the co-founder of The Seven Elements Book Club, a book club devoted to ethics and compliance authors, and winner of the 2022 award for “Best New Idea” by the Great Women in Compliance podcast.

In this episode of Great Women and Compliance, Lisa speaks with Dr. Bettina Palazzo, a leader in business ethics, the founder of Palazzo Ethics Advisory, and the International Compliance Association Influencer of the Year in 2024. Bettina shares the experiences that led to her entering the field of business ethics and the profession’s evolution, particularly in Europe. Bettina shares how she defines an ethics influencer and how all of us can become one. She gives ideas and strategies for effectively communicating ethics and compliance using positive messaging and how this can lead to a more ethical workplace and happier employees. She also introduces the “ethics gym,” a training concept designed to help leaders navigate ethical dilemmas and reinforce their commitment to ethical practices. Two other fun facts: she met her husband, Guido Palazzo, at a business ethics conference and started the “F-Up Festival with Christian Hunt,” where E&C professionals can speak candidly about mistakes and lessons learned—the next one is on Thursday, May 15, at 11 a.m. ET!

In this episode of Great Women in Compliance, host Dr. Hemma Lomax sits down with strategist, author, and culture designer Amy J. Wilson to explore how compliance professionals can become catalysts for culture change, not just enforcers of rules. Together, they unpack what it really takes to evolve workplace culture from the inside out. Amy brings 20+ years of cross-sector experience—from serving as a White House Presidential Innovation Fellow to founding Culture Shift Studio and Healing for Work. She’s the author of Empathy for Change: How to Build a More Understanding World, a book that reframes empathy as a practical tool for systems change and leadership. Listen in as Amy shares: How to shift from “Old Power” mandates to “New Power” movements The real reason why 70% of change initiatives fail (hint: it’s not a policy problem) The four pillars of successful culture movements: Emotional Connection, Grassroots Energy, Influence Over Enforcement, and Authenticity How compliance and culture must work together to build ethical, resilient workplaces Her signature framework, the Thriving Together Method, and how it helps organizations move from Awareness to Accountability Whether you’re a compliance officer, people leader, or culture champion, this conversation will challenge how you think about influence, leadership, and lasting change. Highlights from the Episode: A White House Fellow’s view on what makes change stick Why compliance should be participatory, not just punitive How psychological safety fuels ethical behavior Reframing compliance as a shared responsibility across the organization Practical steps to start building a culture movement within your team Resources: Amy’s website: amyjwilson.com Empathy for Change(book): com/empathyforchange Thriving Together Method: com/empathyactionlab Amy on LinkedIn: com/in/realamyjwilson Newsletter: Empathy in Action Harvard Business Review article: “Changing Company Culture Requires a Movement, Not a Mandate”by Bryan Walker and Sarah A. Soule About Amy J. Wilson Amy J. Wilson is a nationally recognized leader in organizational transformation, specializing in emotional intelligence, systems strategy, and culture design. Amy is the founder of Culture Shift Studio, a consulting practice that partners with purpose-driven leaders to co-create emotionally intelligent, participatory, and values-aligned organizational cultures. She also leads Healing for Work, a workplace well-being initiative that supports individuals and teams in recovering from burnout, building emotional resilience, and fostering cultures of mutual care. Together, these two offerings form a holistic ecosystem—helping organizations not only evolve their structures and strategies, but also heal the human experience at work. Amy previously served as a White House Presidential Innovation Fellow, where she co-authored the Innovation.gov Toolkit and led the Better Government Movement, engaging thousands of public servants in redesigning institutional culture. She is also the author of Empathy for Change: How to Build a More Understanding World, a guidebook for changemakers committed to leading with care, clarity, and courage.

This episode of Great Women in Compliance is very special. Tom Fox joins Lisa Fine, Ellen Hunt, and Hemma Lomax for our annual GWIC/FCPA Compliance Report cross-post podcast, which we recorded at Compliance Week 2025. Key highlights: The Vibe at Compliance Week 2025 Opportunities for Growth in Compliance The Importance of Ethical Decision Making Global Perspectives on Compliance Practical Advice and Takeaways Our discussion centers around the current state of compliance, emphasizing the importance of community and collaboration. The panelists reflect on the vibe of Compliance Week 2025, highlighting keynotes and sessions that underscore the need for ethical decision-making, innovation, and professional growth amidst regulatory changes and uncertainties. We took a deep dive into practical advice and creative ideas from the conference, such as compliance chronicles and internal podcasts, to foster a strong compliance culture. We discussed the global perspective on anti-corruption enforcement and the potential role of state attorneys general in the U.S. With a focus on community support and continuous improvement, this episode provides valuable insights and inspiration for compliance professionals.