#60 - Ethics in Finance: Katie Lawler (EVP & Global Chief Ethics Officer @ US Bank)

In this episode of Investing In Integrity, our CEO, Ross Overline has a conversation with Katie Lawler, the EVP and Global Chief Ethics Officer at US Bank. Having started her career as a labor and employment attorney, Katie has spent close to twenty-two years with US Bank, working in legal, human resources, and ethics roles. Katie's role at US Bank involves balancing culture and compliance. She focuses on building systems, structures, and processes to ensure every employee acts with high integrity. Unlike a typical Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, her role is distinct from regulatory compliance. Financial services are fundamentally based on trust, requiring high levels of integrity. Recognizing the broader impact of financial services on various aspects of the economy highlights the importance of ethical practices in this industry.