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In this episode, we speak with Lisa Fine of Pearson PLC, and co-host of the Great Women in Compliance podcast. We discuss how companies can maintain vibrant compliance programs in an increasingly complex world.

What We Discussed in This Episode:

  • How do the best companies assess business risk and legal risk together?
  • How does a deep understanding of the organization's culture help in creating the compliance program?
  • How do compliance professionals stand their ground even while empathizing with the business?
  • What are the pros and cons of using outside counsel for compliance investigations?
  • How can outside attorneys add value and help with business strategy?
  • How do you ensure compliance training programs are effective?
  • How do you empower ethical decision-making in an organization?
  • What are some takeaways from your book, "Sending the Elevator Back Down: What We've Learned From Great Women in Compliance"?
  • What should we all be doing to help others in our professional communities?

About Lisa Fine

Lisa Fine is a compliance leader with extensive experience in compliance strategy, including risk management and mitigation, internal investigations, and implementing and growing compliance programs. As Global Head of Investigations and Fraud for Pearson, the world's leading learning company, she is involved in all aspects of the ethics and compliance program, including developing policies, risk assessment training, communications, and due diligence.

In addition to co-hosting the "Great Women in Compliance" podcast, where women compliance practitioners are interviewed and discuss their experiences, advice and substantive expertise, Lisa also co-authored "Sending the Elevator Back Down: What We've Learned From Great Women in Compliance." She has spoken at conferences in the United States and Europe and regularly consults with and mentors other women in the field of compliance and those starting their careers.

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