Compliance Chronicles

In episode nine of Compliance Chronicles, we learn from Deb Sokol the importance of embracing the gray and look at the evolving nature of compliance. Deb shares her compliance journey and lessons she's learned along the way.If you enjoy this conversation, make sure to subscribe to Compliance Chronicles in your favorite podcast app and follow the show so you don’t miss future episodes on privacy, AI, internal audit, and real‑world compliance leadership.

In our eight episode, we are joined by Rebecca Hanovice, who shares her journey to privacy leadership. She highlights the importance of community and support in the field of privacy compliance.Takeaways include:The constant evolution of privacy lawBuilding relationships with the businessImportance of community and supportIf you enjoy this conversation, make sure to subscribe to Compliance Chronicles in your favorite podcast app and follow the show so you don’t miss future episodes on privacy, AI, internal audit, and real‑world compliance leadership.

In episode seven, Mark Jaffe shares his journey into compliance, the importance of saying yes to opportunities, the long game of compliance, risk management, ethical decision making, lessons in compliance management, and career development and growth in the compliance space.TakeawaysSaying yes to new challenges and opportunities is important for career growth.Compliance is a journey, and it's important to focus on the long game and risk management.If you enjoy this conversation, make sure to subscribe to Compliance Chronicles in your favorite podcast app and follow the show so you don’t miss future episodes on privacy, AI, internal audit, and real‑world compliance leadership.

In our latest episode, we talk to Jill Cusack about her journey as a compliance professional. She shares common challenges faced in the field and gives valuable advice for those just starting out.

In this episode of Compliance Chronicles, we delve into the evolution of business and compliance and the importance of engaging business teams in compliance efforts.Key takeaways include the concept of compliance as everyone's job and the criticality of solid market identification.

Donna Del Greco, Vice President of Legal Services at SciPlay Games, shares her journey and insights into the privacy compliance space. The conversation covers her introduction to the privacy world, the challenges in navigating privacy compliance, and key advice for privacy compliance professionals.TakeawaysData Privacy and ComplianceChallenges in Privacy ComplianceIf you enjoy this conversation, make sure to subscribe to Compliance Chronicles in your favorite podcast app and follow the show so you don’t miss future episodes on privacy, AI, internal audit, and real‑world compliance leadership.

The conversation with Katie Witt covers her journey from internal audit to privacy and compliance, the skills transition from audit to privacy compliance, and the challenges and advice for navigating the compliance journey. Katie shares insights on identifying noise and important developments, balancing methodical approach with risk, and the importance of building a network within the compliance field.TakeawaysTransitioning from audit to privacy complianceBalancing methodical approach with riskIf you enjoy this conversation, make sure to subscribe to Compliance Chronicles in your favorite podcast app and follow the show so you don’t miss future episodes on privacy, AI, internal audit, and real‑world compliance leadership.

How do you turn a “strange path” through the Navy, fraud risk, and call centers into a successful career as a bank privacy officer and compliance leader? In this episode of Compliance Chronicles, Liisa Thomas sits down with Mike Smith, Privacy Officer at Wintrust and former HSBC leader, to unpack how he built a wide‑angle view of risk, regulation, and real‑world data use.Mike shares how running a centralized privacy project pulled him into the field, why adding the CRCM and broader regulatory compliance responsibilities changed his career ceiling, and how he thinks about the line between smart data use and “creepiness” in financial services. You’ll hear honest reflections on burnout, finding new energy in a fast‑moving regulatory landscape, and the importance of picturing a real person at the other end of the data—whether that’s your own family member or your most vulnerable customer.Perfect for: privacy and compliance professionals in banking and financial services, aspiring CPOs, and anyone considering a move from fraud, risk, or operations into data privacy.If you enjoy this conversation, make sure to subscribe to Compliance Chronicles in your favorite podcast app and follow the show so you don’t miss future episodes on privacy, AI, internal audit, and real‑world compliance leadership.

What does it look like to build a global ethics and compliance career from the ground up? In this episode of Compliance Chronicles, Liisa Thomas talks with Keikoh Park, former Vice President and Head of Ethics and Compliance for CBRE’s Global Program Office and longtime JLL lawyer, about how she made the leap into cross‑border compliance and never looked back.Keikoh shares how negotiating massive multinational real‑estate deals opened her eyes to the risk buried in pages of contractual obligations—and why that curiosity led her to raise her hand for a brand‑new global compliance role. She explains the realities of international regulatory compliance, from navigating conflicting data privacy regimes to balancing cultural nuance with consistent standards, and why relationship‑building is the most underrated tool in a compliance leader’s toolkit.You’ll hear candid lessons on job moves for long‑term growth, building credibility so you are not seen as the corporate police, and finding fulfillment in work that constantly changes with new laws, enforcement priorities, and business risks. This episode is a must‑listen for in‑house lawyers, global compliance professionals, and anyone wondering whether a lateral move into ethics and compliance could actually be the best career decision they ever make.If you enjoy this conversation, make sure to subscribe to Compliance Chronicles in your favorite podcast app and follow the show so you don’t miss future episodes on privacy, AI, internal audit, and real‑world compliance leadership.