In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick Gallo welcomes Emily Miner. Emily is a Director at Ethisphere in the Data & Services team. She helps organizations advance business integrity through strategic consultation on effective ethics and compliance program design and implementation. This includes program evaluation, benchmarking against peer practices, and executive alignment. She also partners with large organizations to assess and enhance the compliance maturity of companies along their value chain. Prior to joining Ethisphere, Emily spent over a decade advising global corporations on ethical culture, program effectiveness, and codes of conduct. Most recently, she was a Vice President and leader of LRN Corporation’s advisory practice. Her earlier career was spent in the environmental science and sustainability sectors, both in non-profit and academia, where a highlight was contributing to drafting international climate policy goals as part of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Carla is an experienced compliance and ethics leader with a strong track record in managing complex programs, including a DOJ FCPA investigation and monitorship. She has worked with US-headquartered companies such as Stericycle and Koch Industries, as well as global organizations like BP, helping them build robust compliance frameworks and navigate complex regulatory environments. Having lived and worked in five countries, Carla brings a truly global perspective to compliance. She is passionate about fostering a culture of integrity and designing practical, risk-based solutions that support both business objectives and compliance goals. She will shortly be stepping into a new leadership role, where she will continue to build and evolve high-impact compliance programs. Connect with Ximena on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-wilson-acb123

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick Gallo welcomes Ximena Restrepo. Ximena Restrepo is the Compliance & Privacy Partner at an independent integrated healthcare delivery system based in Montana and the largest employer in the state. Ximena is the next-generation compliance and ethics professional and dedicated healthcare professional with over a decade in the industry. She has gained experience in various capacities including health policy, government relations, EMR interoperability and data privacy, with a strong focus on auditing, monitoring, and risk assessments. With a dual educational background in Health Information and Informatics Management and Compliance and Health Law. She is an active member of the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) and the Society of Compliance & Ethics (SCCE) and has obtained both Certification Board’s designations: Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) and Privacy Compliance (CHPC), and passionate about knowledge sharing, fostering professional connections, and staying informed on the latest compliance trends. Ximena grew up in Colombia and currently resides in Missoula enjoying all the outdoor activities that Montana offers.

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick Gallo welcomes Kilby Macfadden. Kilby Macfadden serves as a Managing Director, Associate General Counsel at KPMG LLP, where she oversees complex investigations, ethics matters, and enterprise risk issues. As the Head of Investigations, her work focuses on strengthening organizational trust, ensuring fair and transparent investigative processes, and supporting effective speak-up and compliance frameworks. Before joining KPMG, Kilby served as Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at Molson Coors Beverage Company, where she led global ethics and compliance investigations and oversaw enterprise-wide programs addressing anti-corruption, antitrust, and regulatory risk. She previously held senior leadership roles at the U.S. Department of Justice, including Principal Deputy Chief of the Health Care Fraud Unit, where she supervised nationwide white-collar and fraud prosecutions and helped shape DOJ enforcement and training initiatives.

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick Gallo welcomes Joe Murphy. Joe Murphy, CCEP, is the editor of Compliance and Ethics: Ideas & Answers, a weekly newsletter for compliance and ethics professionals around the world. For over 45 years Joe has been a tireless champion of compliance and ethics in organizations and has done compliance work on six continents. Joe has published over 100 articles and given over 200 presentations in 21 countries. Joe is author of 501 Ideas for Your Compliance & Ethics Program and A Compliance & Ethics Program on a Dollar a Day. He is a Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional and a former member of the board of the Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics. Joe was named one of The National Law Journal’s 50 Governance, Risk and Compliance Trailblazers and Pioneers 2014 and received SCCE’s Compliance and Ethics Award. He has been recognized as a lifetime member of the Australian Compliance Institute.

Joe Murphy, CCEP, is the editor of Compliance and Ethics: Ideas & Answers, a weekly newsletter for compliance and ethics professionals around the world. For over 45 years Joe has been a tireless champion of compliance and ethics in organizations and has done compliance work on six continents. Joe has published over 100 articles and given over 200 presentations in 21 countries. Joe is author of 501 Ideas for Your Compliance & Ethics Program and A Compliance & Ethics Program on a Dollar a Day. He is a Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional and a former member of the board of the Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics. Joe was named one of The National Law Journal’s 50 Governance, Risk and Compliance Trailblazers and Pioneers 2014 and received SCCE’s Compliance and Ethics Award. He has been recognized as a lifetime member of the Australian Compliance Institute.

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick Gallo welcomes Forrest Deegan. Forrest Deegan is an accomplished Legal, Risk & Compliance executive who has succeeded by partnering with business leaders to build high performing teams, drive organizational enhancement, and reduce risk. After ten years in private practice with Arnold & Porter, Forrest became the first-ever Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer (CECO) for Abercrombie & Fitch and then Victoria’s Secret. Most recently, Forrest was the CECO for Albemarle Corp. At all three companies, Forrest was a member of the legal leadership team and supported third party risk and supply chain transparency efforts. Forrest is currently a Lecturer at the University of Chicago School of Law, where he teaches a course entitled “Corporate Compliance and Business Integration” and is the Co-Chair of the ABA’s Corporate Compliance & Ethics Subcommittee of the Business Law Section.

Angie McPhail is an accomplished integrity and compliance executive with over two decades of experience leading global ethics, compliance, and governance programs across the technology industry. As Senior Director of Integrity & Compliance for the Americas and Global Channel Governance at Juniper Networks, Angie oversaw a comprehensive portfolio that spans policy governance, employee training, third-party risk management, investigations, and executive guidance on regulatory expectations.

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick Gallo welcomes James Lindstrom. James is the founder and CEO of Verdian Insights, a provider of risk and compliance solutions. In recent years, Verdian has grown beyond its data and software solutions for the investment community with the acquisitions of Compliance Week, ECI and other compliance training and certification programs. James formerly served as CEO of two global publicly-traded companies and CFO of a listed financial services corporation. He has earned a reputation among investors, clients, and employees for generating exceptional shareholder returns, promoting transparency and innovation, and fostering exemplary governance practices. James began his career at Credit Suisse in 1994. He received his BA from Colby College and his MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-l-5a20a168/

Gerard (Gerry) Zack is the Founder and CEO of RiskTrek LLC, a consultancy through which he advises organizations on compliance, fraud, and enterprise risk management, internal audit, governance, and sustainability matters. He is also the Chief Risk Architect and Co-founder of Eastward, an AI-assisted risk assessment and management platform. From 2017 to 2024 he was the CEO of Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics & Health Care Compliance Association (SCCE & HCCA), a global membership association for the compliance and ethics profession. Connect with Gerry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerryzack/

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick Gallo welcomes Janine Fadul, CHC, CHPC. Janine S. Fadul is an experienced healthcare compliance executive with over 13 years of driving strategic oversight and operational excellence in corporate compliance and privacy programs. Currently, as Executive Director of Compliance and Privacy at George Washington Medical Faculty Associates, she serves as the Compliance and Privacy Officer for the physician practice. Prior to joining the MFA, Janine served as a Compliance and Privacy Officer for a private Radiology group in New York City. She is a hands-on leader who motivates others and provides practical guidance to foster an operational approach in achieving a culture of compliance. Her expertise spans establishing and motivating dynamic teams, effective communication strategies and analytical problem-solving and mitigation.

Imogen Haddon is News Corp’s Chief Compliance Officer, based in the London office. News Corp is a global media and information services company, which owns some of the world’s most respected brands, including the London Times newspapers, The Sun tabloid and the Wall Street Journal, HarperCollins book publishers, Fox Sports Australia and realtor.com.

Tom Hardin previously spent much of his career as a financial analyst in New York City. In 2008, as part of a cooperation agreement with the Department of Justice, Tom assisted the U.S. government in understanding how insider trading occurred in the financial services industry. Known as “Tipper X,” Tom became one of the most prolific informants in securities fraud history, helping to build over 20 of the 80+ individual criminal cases in “Operation Perfect Hedge,” a Wall Street house-cleaning campaign that morphed into the largest insider trading investigation of a generation. After resolving his case, Tom was invited by the FBI's New York City office to speak to their rookie agent class. He has since become a sought-after corporate trainer and speaker on a global scale, addressing issues related to compliance, conduct risk, and behavioral ethics based on his unique, first-hand experience. His memoir, Wired on Wall Street, will be published by Wiley in February 2026. Wired on Wall Street: https://www.tipperx.com/book Connect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tipperx/

Leah Marone is a psychotherapist, Yale Clinical Instructor, and corporate mental wellness consultant with over 20 years of experience. A former Division 1 athlete, she specializes in high-achievers struggling with imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and performance anxiety. Leah has conducted over 20,000 therapy sessions and contributed to Psychology Today, Newsweek, and The Atlantic. She works with organizations on burnout prevention, boundary setting, and emotional intelligence. A sought-after speaker, Leah has presented her Support, Don’t Solve framework to leaders nationwide. Her book, Serial Fixer, releases this year, exploring the hidden patterns of over-functioning and how to break free. Order Leah's book here: https://www.serial-fixer.com/

Ashley Kurien is a Certified Fraud Examiner and criminal defense investigator who specializes in evidence-based interviewing and communication. She is the author of A Curious Mind: Mastering the Art of Investigative Conversations, which helps readers apply investigative techniques to build trust, ask better questions, and communicate more effectively in both professional and everyday life. Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleykurien

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick Gallo welcomes Michele Lee. Michele C. Lee is a prominent figure in technology law, specializing in the intersection of online behavior and continually changing legal frameworks. Her expertise encompasses youth safety, privacy, artificial intelligence, and the evolving regulatory landscape governing online platforms. Lee's contributions have garnered significant recognition. She was distinguished as one of the "2023 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business" by the San Francisco Business Times, honored as the "2020 Woman Leader in Tech Law" by The Recorder, and recognized as a "2021 Thought Leader" by Corporate Counsel's Women, Influence, and Power in Law. Connect with Michele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-c-lee/

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Noreen Fierro. Noreen Fierro is Senior Vice President, Enterprise Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Principal Financial Group She joined Principal in 2022. Prior to joining Principal, Noreen has had a 30- year career in the financial services industry both in-house in legal and compliance roles and as outside counsel. Most recently, Noreen served as the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer at Guardian Life (2016-2021). Prior to her time at Guardian, Noreen spent 10 years at Prudential Financial in various senior compliance/legal roles. She started her career in private legal practice doing defense and regulatory work for large broker-dealers and insurance companies. Connect with Noreen on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/noreen-fierro-09a5228

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Norm Ashkenas. Norm Ashkenas is Chief Compliance Officer of Robinhood Markets, joining in 2020. He has been in the financial services industry for 30 years in a variety of legal and compliance roles, including as Chief Compliance Officer for large retail brokerage and investment advisory firms. Norm is a leader, committee member and frequent speaker for a number of industry and regulatory groups including SIFMA, FINRA, NSCP, FSDA and FMA. He holds a B.A. in European History & American Culture from Northwestern University, a J.D. from Fordham Law School, and FINRA Series 7, 14, 24, and 63 licenses.

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Daniel Montenaro. Dan has been an effective business partner for leading BPO firms for nearly 15 years and has expertise in transactions, complex litigation, real estate, human resources, international legal matters, compliance and corporate governance. As Alorica’s Chief Legal Officer Dan is a member of the Operating Committee and leads the Transactions, Compliance, Corporate Governance, Dispute Resolution, and Intellectual Property functions for Alorica as well as its corporate secretary. Dan has been with Alorica for nearly seven years, previously serving as Deputy General Counsel. Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-montenaro/

James "Jim" Downing is a seasoned compliance professional with over 25 years of experience in the broker-dealer and investment advisory industry. Currently serving as the Chief Compliance Officer of JLL Securities, Jim has held similar roles at esteemed organizations such as Morningstar, Aon, BMO, and JP Morgan. Prior to his corporate positions, Jim worked as a FINRA examiner at the Chicago District Office for 5 years, gaining valuable insights into regulatory compliance. Jim has his Juris Doctorate with honors from Taft Law School and a Masters of Accounting with honors from Roosevelt University. Connect with James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrdowning/

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Bill Ryan. Bill Ryan is responsible for leading AT&T’s compliance’s organization and supporting AT&T’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements of the countries and jurisdictions where AT&T operates. Bill also leads legal support for AT&T’s Operations organization under Jeff McElfresh and for AT&T Latin America and Global Marketing organization led by Lori Lee, including support for AT&T Mexico. Before taking his current position, Bill provided legal support for the Consumer organization, including sales, products, marketing, advertising, digital, retail and care operations. Prior to that role, Bill was vice president and associate general counsel responsible for providing legal support for Content strategy and execution, including negotiating programming agreements entered into by DIRECTV and U-verse, acquiring rights necessary to develop new technologies and providing legal support for key strategic transactions.

Jason Lesandrini, PhD, FACHE, LPEC, HEC-C is a distinguished ethicist and leader with over two decades of experience in clinical, research, and organizational ethics. He is the founder and principal of The Ethics Architect: an outcomes-driven consulting firm specializing in the assessment and execution of ethics programming, the creation of ethical cultures and developing ethical leaders. In addition, he leads the departments of ethics, advance care planning, spiritual health, and language access for a large health system in Georgia. As a certified Healthcare Ethics Consultant (HEC-C) and a Leadership Professional in Ethics and Compliance (LPEC), Dr. Lesandrini brings a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience to his work. He has developed innovative programs in ethical leadership, ethical climate, and organizational ethics that have significantly improved organizational culture. Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lesandrini-phd-fache-lpec-hec-c-8a75658/

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Fabiana Klajner Leschziner. Fabiana is the Embraer Chief Compliance and Governance Officer since January 2025. From June 2016 to December 2024, she was the Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer of the Company. Prior to joining Embraer, she worked at DuPont in Brazil from September 2002 to June 2016 as Legal Director for Brazil and the Andean Region, responsible for the legal aspects of all businesses of DuPont in Brazil and Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia. From June 1998 to December 2001, Fabiana was an associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell in New York. Fabiana graduated from the University of São Paulo School of Law in 1993 and has an LL.M degree from Cornell Law School, Ithaca, USA, 1998. She specialized in corporate law, corporate finance, capital markets, antitrust, international trade and compliance.

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Jacqui Pruet. Jacquelyn Pruet - Driving change in challenging environments to achieve desired outcomes. Your solution to corporate content strategy, creation, program implementation, and oversight. A corporate "McGyver" that gets your organization to the moon with scotch tape, bubble gum, and a toothpick. A change management specialist, legal expert, and strategist that helps organizations achieve measurable outcomes for behavioral modification goals by creating award-winning programs which are cost effective and impactful. Connect with Jaqcui on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacquelynsgpruet

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Elena Kohn. After graduating from University College London and Stetson University College of Law (both with honors), Elena has been focusing her legal career in the healthcare space. She understands the challenges businesses face when navigating the ever-changing healthcare regulatory landscape. At AdventHealth, Elena is responsible for advice and counsel to several hospitals in the West Florida Division of the company in connection with healthcare legal issues, including medical staff issues, patient issues, physician contracts, practice acquisitions, Board advising, corporate matters, and federal and state laws. She has two children and loves fine-tuning her debate skills with her young daughter.For an extra challenge, she takes on her teenage son – and sometimes wins. Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenakohn/