The Ethics Experts

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Tyson Avery. Tyson M. Avery currently serves as Deputy General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance of Lucid Motors. He is responsible for leading, developing and enhancing the global ethics & compliance department of a new, publicly traded luxury EV company. This includes mitigating regulatory risk in such areas as anti-corruption, sanctions, trade, anti-competition, and OEM-specific requirements. He also facilitates and directs a multi-departmental internal investigation program and leads the company’s third-party due diligence process.

Kerri Salata, an innovative lawyer and compliance professional, shares her insights on integrating design thinking into legal frameworks. She discusses how empathy and user needs can transform compliance culture and communication. Kerri emphasizes the importance of collaboration in legal education, advocating for microlearning and gamification. She also addresses the challenges of proposing innovative compliance solutions within risk-averse corporate environments, highlighting the need for a shift from top-down approaches to more open, user-centric strategies.

Cindy Marsh, founder of Good Human Improv Company, brings her 12 years of improvisation experience to the forefront. She discusses how improv techniques enrich ethics and compliance, enhancing decision-making flexibility. Cindy shares insights on fostering empathy and psychological safety in teams while navigating workplace challenges. She emphasizes the importance of being present in conversations and explores improv's role in ethical decision-making, showcasing how humor and adaptability can transform corporate culture and personal growth.

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Gio welcomes Emily Frank. Emily is a certified Corporate Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) with a Master of Studies in Law degree specializing in Ethics and Compliance. With a robust background across multiple industries including mining, retail, and automotive, Emily has worked with compliance organizations at various stages of development and maturity. Currently at Scout Motors Inc., she holds the pivotal role of spearheading the Compliance and Integrity program for a nostalgic American brand that is reemerging with a focus on electric vehicles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-frank-msl-ccep-896355107/

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Gio welcomes Adam Hunt. Adam first worked in the ethics and compliance field at a company offering online training courses while he was an undergraduate at UCLA and went on to attend law school at Northwestern University in Chicago. Most recently, he spent the past 6+ years building, leading and scaling the Global Ethics & Compliance team at Netflix from a single paralegal to a global team of 14 compliance professionals across 7 countries. Along the way, Adam has also started an event ticketing company (Wikkit), a poker clothing company (All N Poker), and self-published two books for law students and legal professionals: "Surthriving Law School (and beyond): An essential guide to surviving and thriving on your legal (and life) journey"; and "Be Happy Law: More Joy and Less Stress for the Busy Modern Lawyer". LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/surthrivinglaw/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@surthrivinglaw

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Gio welcomes Tobias Sturesson. Having personally endured the devastating effects of growing up in a toxic cult, Tobias Sturesson committed his career to helping large purpose-driven organizations overcome their most daunting culture challenges. On his quest, he made a crucial discovery: that, just like our physical health, achieving a thriving culture requires a change of habits. A minor change to what you repeatedly do can have a significant impact on your team and organization. Drawing from his extensive experience and in-depth interviews with many renowned experts, researchers, and executives from well-known organizations, Tobias has identified the four most crucial and timeless culture-building leadership habits. You Can Culture is your meticulously researched guide to these habits, laid out in twelve actionable practices. Each practice is an invitation to growth and introspection, offering reflection questions, practical tools, and leadership actions. Suitable for managers and executives alike, You Can Culture empowers you to strengthen trust, transform your culture, be a values-based leader, and leave a last ing legacy of positive change. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiassturesson/ You Can Culture: https://youcanculture.com/

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Jade Smith. Jade has been with OrthoPediatrics, a medical device company focused solely on pediatric orthopedics, since 2018 and has served in dual legal and compliance roles. She is primarily responsible for overseeing and administering the Global Compliance Program. Smith is also responsible for maintaining a culture of compliance throughout all organizations under the OrthoPediatrics umbrella globally. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadesaevitz/

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Julie Winkle Giulioni. Throughout her career, Julie has championed workplace growth and development. She operates on the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their potential. And she works with organizations and leaders who want to make that happen. Julie is the co-author of the international bestseller, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Organizations Need and Employees Want, translated into seven languages, and Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Help Employees Thrive. Website: https://www.juliewinklegiulioni.com/

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Olaf Casperson. Olaf Casperson is the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer for HCLTech. In this global role, he is responsible to the Board of Directors, CEO and General Counsel for implementing HCL’s Ethics and Compliance program to include the CODE of Business Conduct, Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Conflict of Interest and Business Gifts and Entertainment policies and processes.

Judith Winters Spain, J.D., CCEP, currently serves as the Compliance Program Consultant for the Georgia Independent College Association and serves on the Board, Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics. She is a Professor Emeritus, an attorney licensed in Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, and is a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-judith-spain-j-d-ccep-author-national-speaker-197174aa/ Higher Education Compliance: Blueprint for Success (Higher Education Compliance Series): https://amzn.to/3Mt8vl2 Higher Education Compliance: What Governing Boards Really Need to Know (Higher Education Compliance Series): https://bit.ly/3XaNaS6