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RegFi PodcastGrappling With Cyber Risk, Now and in a Post-Quantum WorldOrrick's James Chou joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk for a wide-ranging discussion on how cyber risk is evolving for financial services providers. The conversation explores the growing sophistication of nation-state and criminal cyber threats, increasing regulatory expectations across federal and state regimes, and the operational realities of responding to cyber incidents and ransomware attacks. The episode also looks ahead to emerging risks associated with quantum computing and the steps financial institutions can take today to begin planning for a post-quantum environment. Links: RegFi Episode 28: Preparing Financial Systems for Post-Quantum Cyber Risk Orrick Cyber...
2026-01-2138 minRegFi PodcastUnderstanding Bank-Fintech Partnerships in Today's Regulatory EnvironmentOrrick partner Walt Zalenski joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Caroline Stapleton for a conversation that explores how bank-fintech partnerships work, the legal and regulatory challenges they face, and how the proposed Bank-Fintech Partnership Enhancement Act could help create a regulatory environment that fosters innovation. Links: Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory RegFiPodcast.com
2026-01-0734 minRegFi PodcastThe Clarity Act and the Future of Digital Asset RegulationIn this follow-up conversation, RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt welcome back Dan Ullman, Orrick partner and former CFTC Chief Trial Attorney, to unpack Congress's most consequential digital-asset proposal to date: the Clarity Act. Building on last week's discussion of the CFTC's agenda, Dan breaks down how the Clarity Act would establish the first comprehensive federal regulatory structure for digital assets — shifting most oversight to the CFTC, reshaping the agency's mandate and setting in motion an extensive rulemaking effort reminiscent of the post-Dodd-Frank swaps regime. Links: RegFi Episode 79: Inside the CFTC: Priorities, Leadership an...
2025-12-1025 minRegFi PodcastInside the CFTC: Priorities, Leadership and What Comes NextIn this episode, Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt sit down with Orrick partner Dan Ullman, former Associate Director and Chief Trial Attorney at the CFTC, for an insider's look at what's shaping the agency's agenda. Dan discusses how the Commission is approaching digital asset innovation, the evolving interplay between SEC and CFTC authority, ongoing litigation around sports-related prediction markets, and what a more centralized federal regulatory model could mean for market participants. Links: Orrick Blockchain & Digital Assets Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory RegFiPodcast.com
2025-12-0328 minRegFi PodcastPractical Guidance for Operationalizing AISarah Schaedler, Global Chair of Orrick's Technology Transactions Group, joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Caroline Stapleton to discuss how companies are operationalizing AI amid rapidly evolving technology and policy landscapes. Rather than waiting to see how AI adoption will unfold, companies are moving forward with implementation. This episode offers practical guidance on how parties are allocating responsibility for both the functionality of AI systems and compliance with emerging legal and regulatory requirements. Links: Orrick AI Law Center Orrick Technology Transactions Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory RegFiPodcast.com
2025-11-1328 minRegFi PodcastCompliance and Competition Under the EU Data ActThe EU's landmark Data Act took effect on Sept. 12, 2025, reshaping how customer data can be accessed, shared and monetized across the European digital economy. Orrick partners Christian Schröder and Julia Apostle join RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt to unpack what the law means for global businesses operating in Europe. The group discusses how the Act interacts with the GDPR, new rights for users and third parties, obligations for manufacturers and cloud providers, and the compliance and revenue implications of data-sharing and switching obligations. The conversation also explores the opportunities the Act creates for innovation and competition i...
2025-10-2230 minRegFi PodcastGENIUS Act Implications for Banks and Stablecoin IssuersGeorgia State law professor Todd Phillips joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Caroline Stapleton to break down the newly enacted GENIUS Act framework for payment stablecoins. The conversation explores whether regulators will curb "yield-evasion," how capital and BSA/AML expectations could apply to secondary-market transfers and why tokenized deposits may offer banks a cleaner path than issuing stablecoins themselves. Links: U.S. Treasury RFI on Payment Stablecoins Orrick Blockchain & Digital Assets Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory RegFiPodcast.com
2025-10-1525 minRegFi PodcastAI, Audits & Risk Assessments: Inside California's Final CCPA RegulationsOrrick partner Shannon Yavorsky — head of the firm's Global Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation group and co-lead of the AI practice — joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk to unpack newly approved California Consumer Privacy Act regulations. The conversation offers insights into the definitions and requirements for automated decision-making technology (ADMT), risk assessments, and cybersecurity audits, as well as open questions surrounding GLBA data carve-outs for financial services, and the reasons behind California's shift from defining "AI" to regulating ADMT use cases. Links: Orrick AI Law Center Orrick Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory RegFi...
2025-10-0826 minRegFi PodcastAI Risk, Regulation & the Future of Mortgage BankingGabriel Acosta and Liz Facemire from the Mortgage Bankers Association join RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk to discuss how artificial intelligence — both long-standing automated underwriting tools and emerging generative AI applications — is shaping the mortgage banking industry. The conversation explores the human-in-the-loop nature of mortgage origination, the role of federal laws like the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Equal Credit Opportunity Act in ensuring explainability, and how state-level AI legislation is influencing industry compliance strategies. Links: Mortgage Bankers Association Orrick AI Law Center Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory RegFiPodcast.com
2025-08-1429 minRegFi PodcastInside the EU AI Act: Implementation, Enforcement & What's NextIn our continuing coverage of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Caroline Stapleton are joined by Orrick partners Shannon Yavorsky and Julia Apostle. The conversation explores how companies can navigate emerging AI compliance requirements in both the European Union and the United States, including assessing risk, mapping AI systems and developing scalable governance frameworks. Since recording this episode, implementation of the EU AI Act has proceeded apace, with the EU Commission releasing its final guidance for developers of general-purpose AI models (GPAIM) and the Code of Practice undergoing its final approval process before the GPAIM obligations...
2025-07-2327 minRegFi PodcastWhat the EU AI Act Means for Global BusinessesChristian Schröder, leader of Orrick's European Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation practice, joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Caroline Stapleton to break down the EU Artificial Intelligence Act. The conversation explores the act's global reach, regulatory framework and what companies can do to prepare as some provisions become effective on Aug. 2, 2025. Links: Orrick AI Law Center Orrick Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory RegFiPodcast.com
2025-07-1641 minRegFi PodcastGuiding Fintech Startups from Formation to FundingRegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt are joined by Orrick partner Ellen Ehrenpreis, head of the firm's US Venture and Bay Area Technology Companies practice. Ellen shares insights on best practices for fintech startups engaging with investors, navigating regulatory complexity, and structuring companies for long-term success. The conversation also explores the growing interplay between Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C., as fintechs and their investors become increasingly engaged in public policy discussions surrounding crypto, AI, and financial innovation. Links: Orrick Tech Studio Orrick Technology Companies Group Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory RegFiPodcast.com
2025-06-0438 minRegFi PodcastCreating an SEC Safe Harbor for DAO MembershipsRegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt welcome Orrick colleague James Wigginton and John Paller, Founder of Opolis and EthDenver, to explore how blockchain technology can be used to enable decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) to transform corporate ownership and governance using a limited cooperative legal format. Discussed are the benefits of DAO memberships and meetings with the SEC Crypto Task Force aimed at securing a Safe Harbor rulemaking for DAOs offered in a limited cooperative or similar legal structure. Links: Opolis ETHDenver Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory RegFiPodcast.com
2025-05-1443 minRegFi PodcastNavigating Multistate Licensing and Supervision in a Digital EraRegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk are joined by Orrick partner Jedd Bellman, former Maryland Assistant Commissioner of Financial Regulation, for a deep dive into the evolving role of state regulators in supervising fintechs and other nonbank financial services providers. The conversation explores how the NMLS and CSBS are shaping multistate licensing and oversight, the growing emphasis on corporate governance and personal liability for management, and how political dynamics are influencing state regulatory coordination. Links: Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory RegFiPodcast.com
2025-04-3035 minRegFi PodcastDOJ Issues Final Rule on International Data TransfersOrrick Partners Matthew Coleman and Jeanine McGuinness join RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk to explore the implications of the Justice Department's recent issuance of a final rule prohibiting and restricting certain transfers of bulk personal sensitive data and U.S. government-related data. The group discusses what data transfers are restricted, what countries and individuals are implicated and what U.S. companies should do to ensure compliance. Data Security Program (DSP) Resources: Justice Department Announcement on Final Rule Implementation and Enforcement Policy Compliance Guide Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) DSP Full Text Orrick Links:...
2025-04-2239 minRegFi PodcastThe Expanding Role of State AGs in Consumer Financial ProtectionRob McKenna, Orrick partner and former Washington State Attorney General, joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Caroline Stapleton to discuss the expanding role of state attorneys general in consumer financial protection. The conversation explores how state AGs and regulators are setting standards for privacy, crypto and other digital assets, artificial intelligence, bank/fintech partnerships and other issues impacting the financial services industry. Links: Orrick State AG Investigations & Enforcement Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory RegFiPodcast.com
2025-04-1629 minRegFi PodcastReimagining Financial Regulation for the Digital AgeJo Ann Barefoot, founder and CEO of the Alliance for Innovative Regulation (AIR), and Kabir Kumar, partner at Flourish Ventures, join co-hosts Jerry Buckley, Sasha Leonhardt and Sherry Safchuk for a special RegFi episode recorded during Orrick's Annual ConFi Today conference. The conversation explores the future of financial regulation in the technology age, including AI's transformative potential in financial services, the challenges of navigating state and federal regulatory frameworks, and how technological advances could enable real-time regulatory supervision. Alliance for Innovative Regulation (AIR) Flourish Ventures "Financial Regulators' Dilemma: Administrative and Regulatory Hurdles to Innovation" Orrick Financial...
2025-04-0251 minRegFi PodcastBalancing Innovation and Regulation in the Blockchain EcosystemRegFi Co-Hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt welcome Orrick partner Behnam Dayanim to explore the applications of blockchain in financial services, including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and decentralized finance. The conversation also covers the evolving regulatory landscape for these technologies following the recent White House Digital Asset Summit, guidance from the new administration and rulemaking activity at the state level. Links: Orrick Blockchain and Virtual Currency Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory RegFiPodcast.com
2025-03-1933 minRegFi PodcastDon't Sleep on the States: Financial Regulatory, Compliance & Enforcement TrendsRegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk welcome fellow Orrick partner Katy Ryan to discuss the state financial regulatory landscape. Katy provides an overview of how federal agencies and states interact in our dual-regulatory system, the benefits and limitations of the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS), and the importance of maintaining constructive relationships with state regulators. The conversation also covers state regulatory and enforcement trends, including increasing coordination among state regulators and attorneys general and the potential for states to play a more active role in areas such as consumer protection, BSA/AML and data privacy. Links:
2025-03-0524 minRegFi PodcastOpening a Path for New Bank FormationsOpening a Path for New Bank Formations The Klaros Group's Michele Alt joins Orrick partners Jerry Buckley, Caroline Stapleton and Walt Zalenski to explore actions needed to facilitate new bank formations, which have slowed to trickle in recent years. The conversation highlights a recent letter — cosigned by Michele, Jerry, Walt and other senior banking and financial services advisers — outlining how federal financial regulators can break the logjam slowing applications for de novo charters. Among the recommendations to incoming agency leadership is a call to improve objectivity and transparency and encourage fintech and traditional bank charters to foster grea...
2025-02-0534 minRegFi PodcastCFPB's 1033 Rule: Where to From Here?Orrick Partner John Coleman joins the RegFi podcast for a conversation about what lies ahead for the CFPB's finalized 1033 rule, including uncertainties created by litigation challenges, election results and the need for additional policy guidance and technical standards. The discussion also highlights key changes from the proposed rule, including extended compliance deadlines, threshold exemptions for smaller depository institutions, secondary use of consumer data and the role of standard-setting organizations (SSOs). Additional 1033 Coverage: The CFPB's Final Rule on Personal Financial Data Rights: What Financial Institutions Should Know (Orrick Insight) RegFi Ep. 22: Data Sharing and the 1033 Rule: An...
2024-10-2830 minRegFi PodcastChallenges and Opportunities in Banking Today: An Economist's PerspectiveNYU economics professor Larry White joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Caroline Stapleton to discuss a range of current issues facing the financial services industry. Professor White provides data on the significant holdings of commercial real estate loans in the portfolios of community and mid-size banks and discusses the near- and mid-term challenges these are likely to present. He then turns to a consideration of monetary policy and the Fed's delicate balancing act in timing a pivot from a restrictive to less restrictive stance as it tries to wrestle the inflation rate down to two percent. Finally, the conversation...
2024-09-0434 minRegFi PodcastPrinciples Over Prescriptions: Rethinking Fintech RegulationRegFi hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt welcome Tom Brown, Partner and General Counsel at Nyca Partners, a venture capital firm specializing in fintechs. Tom provides a critical analysis of the current financial services regulatory environment and offers an insider's perspective on other pressing issues and opportunities in the fintech marketplace. The discussion explores the regulatory challenges fintech companies face today, particularly the fragmented state-by-state regulatory framework in the U.S. Tom advocates for a more unified, passporting regime similar to Europe, which could streamline operations and foster innovation. The conversation also touches on the complexities of...
2024-08-2133 minRegFi PodcastInvesting in Financial Inclusion with Kabir KumarKabir Kumar, partner at Flourish Ventures, joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt to explore the fundamental role of technology in expanding access to fair and stable financial systems. Kabir explains how "fair finance principles" and a thesis-based investment strategy guided Flourish's growth from a team within the Omidyar Network into an $850 million fund promoting global financial inclusion through strategic fintech investments. He shares insights on the technology trends helping to strengthen financial ecosystems and develop emerging markets, including generative AI tooling to enhance data enrichment, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance. Links: Flourish Ventures Omidyar...
2024-08-0723 minRegFi PodcastBeyond the Breach: The CISO's Role as a Strategic Risk ManagerRegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk welcome Orrick partner Aravind Swaminathan for a conversation exploring the critical and evolving role of the Chief Information Security Officer in today's corporate landscape. Aravind emphasizes the importance of organizational culture in the success of cybersecurity efforts and the need for CISOs to be not just technical experts but also strategic business leaders who bring their talents to bear in broader corporate governance and risk management settings. Links: Orrick Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory RegFiPodcast.com
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RegFi PodcastLoper Bright, the End of Chevron and the Future of CFPB RulemakingIn this episode of RegFi, hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt welcome John Coleman, Orrick partner and former Deputy General Counsel of the CFPB, to discuss the Supreme Court's Loper Bright decision overturning Chevron deference and its potential impact on the CFPB's regulatory authority. The conversation looks at how Chevron has been applied, the implications for the Bureau's future rulemaking, and how the decision might shape the future of financial regulation. John provides a deep dive into the nuances of Loper Brightand suggests how it could lead to more consistent, durable rulemaking that benefits both consumers and industry participants.
2024-07-2430 minRegFi PodcastFinancial Innovation and Supervision with Tracy BasingerRegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Caroline Stapleton welcome podcast guest Tracy Basinger, former head of supervision at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and a senior advisor at the Klaros Group. Tracy brings a unique perspective on financial innovation to the conversation, informed by 30 years of experience in the Federal Reserve System, where she led the formation of the FSR's first fintech team and established initiatives to leverage new technologies for bank supervision. The group explores regulatory developments affecting fintech and banking as a service (BaaS), the revolutionary potential of artificial intelligence in the financial services...
2024-07-1724 minRegFi PodcastTechnological Innovation in the Mortgage Industry with MBA's Bob BroeksmitBob Broeksmit, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Caroline Stapleton to discuss the transformative impact of technology on the mortgage industry. Bob highlights the industry's tradition of innovation, such as algorithmic underwriting and credit scoring, which has streamlined loan origination and reduced bias in lending decisions. The conversation also delves into the current interest in generative AI and how the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) is creating a forum for market participants to discuss AI's potential applications, guardrails for implementation, and the associated regulatory challenges. Links: Mortgage...
2024-07-1031 minRegFi PodcastThe FUTURES Act and Modernizing Financial RegulationThe FUTURES Act, a bipartisan legislative initiative recently reported by the House Financial Services Committee as part of a larger financial institutions legislative package, aims to foster technological modernization within financial regulatory agencies. In this episode, RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt discuss the FUTURES Act and how it would address key findings from a pro bono report they authored with the Alliance for Innovative Regulation (AIR): "Financial Regulators' Dilemma: Administrative and Regulatory Hurdles to Innovation." The conversation highlights challenges Federal regulators currently face when adopting new technologies, including a burdensome procurement process and cultural resistance...
2024-06-2615 minRegFi PodcastAdapting to Change: Fintech's Public Policy EnvironmentKate Flocken, a principal at FS Vector, joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt to discuss the increased scrutiny from Congress and regulatory bodies in response to the rapid growth of fintechs, from niche startups to major industry players. Kate highlights the challenges new fintech entrants encounter, the importance of proactive engagement with regulators, and the evolving role of innovation offices within regulatory agencies. The conversation also explores the complexities of legislative and regulatory processes, especially in a divided government, and the potential shifts in congressional financial services committee leadership based on upcoming election results.
2024-06-1927 minRegFi PodcastThe Intersection of AI and Securities RegulationThis week, RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt welcome Ignacio Sandoval, a partner at Orrick and former special counsel in the SEC's Office of Chief Counsel, to explore the timely and complex subject of artificial intelligence in the securities industry. Their conversation covers developments at the intersection of AI technology and securities regulation and offers valuable insights into current applications, regulatory challenges and future trends. Links: Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory RegFiPodcast.com
2024-06-1230 minRegFi PodcastMeeting Compliance Challenges with AI-Powered Regtech SolutionsWe have something a little different for this week's episode. RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Caroline Stapleton recently joined the latest installment of the American Fintech Council's Future of Finance Webinar Series. The session – Harnessing the Power of AI-Driven RegTech: Revolutionizing Regulatory Compliance – explores the increasing complexity of financial regulation and how AI-driven regtech solutions can help organizations develop accurate, efficient, and explainable compliance processes. The conversation includes insights from Ed Vincent (CEO, SRA Watchtower) as well as previous RegFi guests Chris Hilliard (COO, Winnow) and Nat Hoopes (VP, Head of Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs, Upstart Network). Link...
2024-06-0559 minRegFi PodcastBank Partnerships and the Implications of DIDMCA Opt OutsNot all of our listeners will be familiar with the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980, but pending litigation on state DIDMCA opt outs could upend the bank partnership models employed by many fintechs. RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt welcome Orrick partner James McGuire for an overview of DIDMCA's interest rate exportation rules for state-chartered financial institutions and the lawsuit filed by industry groups in response to Colorado's recent opt-out legislation. The conversation explores the critical balance between state regulations and national lending practices, including the potential implications to traditional banking, fintech innovation and consumer...
2024-05-2931 minRegFi PodcastGene Ludwig on Transforming Financial Regulation for Shared Economic ProsperityRegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Caroline Stapleton welcome Eugene Ludwig to discuss the decline in economic opportunities for middle- and low-income Americans. Gene, former Comptroller of the Currency and founder of Promontory Financial Group, shares insights from his book The Vanishing American Dream and the work of the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity to develop better statistical indicators for reporting economic conditions. The conversation explores regulatory, technological, and policy solutions to improve economic prospects for working-class Americans, emphasizing the role of the private sector in creating living wage jobs and proposing financial regulation reforms to foster...
2024-05-2232 minRegFi PodcastHurdles to Innovation at Financial Regulatory AgenciesRegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt in 2020 collaborated with the Alliance for Innovation and Regulation (AIR) to author a report titled "Financial Regulators' Dilemma: Administrative and Regulatory Hurdles to Innovation." The report — based in large part on interviews with heads of innovation at the principal federal financial regulatory agencies — outlines technological, structural and cultural impediments to regulatory innovation. In this episode, Jerry and Sasha provide an overview of their research and the report's key findings. The conversation then zooms out to consider how technological developments in recent years have confirmed — or challenged — some of these conclusions, as well...
2024-05-1521 minRegFi PodcastThe Road Ahead for Financial Services Data Privacy RegulationOrrick partner Beth McGinn joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt for our second episode focused on the proposed American Privacy Rights Act and its potential impact on the financial services industry. Beth sets the stage with an overview of the current data privacy regulatory landscape for financial services providers, including updates to the GLBA Safeguards Rule, reporting and disclosure requirements from the SEC and CISA, and state data privacy developments. Turning to the APRA, the group discusses how the FTC's expansive rulemaking authority might interact with existing federal regulatory regimes, whether state requirements could be exempt from...
2024-05-0830 minRegFi PodcastA Closer Look at the American Privacy Rights ActIf passed, the proposed American Privacy Rights Act would dramatically transform data privacy compliance obligations for companies operating in the United States. Shannon Yavorsky — head of Orrick's global Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation group — joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk for a conversation about the background and purpose of the APRA, key provisions in the bill and implications for the financial services industry. The discussion covers potential exemptions based on existing federal financial regulations, which state laws are preempted and which are not, how a federal privacy enforcement and oversight regime might be structured, and the prospects for legisl...
2024-05-0135 minRegFi PodcastThe CFPB's Expanding Supervisory Authority of Fintechs and Other Non-BanksIn our latest look at the CFPB's expanding supervisory authority of fintechs and other non-bank financial service providers, RegFi cohosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt welcome fellow Orrick partner — and former deputy general counsel for the CFPB — John Coleman. John shares his insights on recent developments, including the Bureau's public announcement of its intention to assert supervisory authority over individual non-bank financial service providers and the potential implications of this shift in protocol. The conversation also covers the differences between supervision and enforcement, how companies can prepare for regulatory examinations, and the ways in which the CFPB and other regu...
2024-04-2427 minRegFi PodcastPreparing Financial Systems for Post-Quantum Cyber RiskRick Bueno, the president and CEO of Cyber Reliant Corp, joins RegFi cohosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt to share his insights about post-quantum cyber risk. Rick explains how the exponential difference in computing power between quantum and classical computers will transform numerous industries, including financial services. These benefits come with the potential for a new generation of cybersecurity threats. Rick outlines how policymakers and industry participants can prepare for post-quantum cybersecurity risk through technology-agnostic cybersecurity strategies and shifting from perimeter defense to data-centric solutions. The discussion also covers the complex intersection of quantum computing and financial...
2024-04-1732 minRegFi PodcastThe Evolving Data Security Environment for Financial Services ProvidersData is the lifeblood of the financial system, making cybersecurity threats a critical economic and national security risk. During this episode, RegFi cohosts Jerry Buckley, Sherry Safchuk and Sasha Leonhardt explore the operational and regulatory challenges of protecting financial services data from ransomware and other malicious exfiltration. The conversation outlines how financial services providers detect data breaches, their reporting and other legal obligations, and the complexities of coordinating law enforcement, outside counsel and other experts to effectively manage incidents and ransom demands. The group highlights the importance of strategic preparation, including routine tabletop exercises to pressure test monitoring and...
2024-04-1020 minRegFi PodcastRegulating Electronic Transactions to Meet the Needs of a Digital EconomyOrrick Partner Edward Somers joins Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk for a conversation about the regulatory frameworks affecting electronic records and signatures for the origination and servicing of financial products. The group outlines the evolving relevance and interplay of the laws facilitating electronic transactions – including the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), the federal E-Sign Act and various state laws – as well as the growing regulatory scrutiny of "dark patterns" in website and mobile app designs by the CFPB and FTC. The episode closes with a discussion about the potential for AI tools to improve consumer experiences and enhance understanding of f...
2024-04-0334 minRegFi PodcastVirtual Currencies: Exploring the Regulatory Landscape with Jerry ComizioJerry Comizio joins RegFi cohosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk for a conversation about the intricate world of virtual currencies. Professor Comizio is Associate Director of the Business Law Program at American University's Washington College of Law, teaching one of the nation's first virtual currency law courses and authoring the seminal textbook Virtual Currency Law: The Emerging Legal and Regulatory Framework. He shares his insights into the rapidly evolving legal and regulatory frameworks surrounding digital assets, including a high-level overview of virtual currencies, their role in the economy and a theoretical look into what future crypto regulations might look...
2024-03-2744 minRegFi PodcastWhat will Supervisory Exams Look Like for Tech Companies under CFPB's Proposed "Larger Participant" Rule?The CFPB's Proposed Larger Participant Rule for Payments Providers, if adopted, will subject large tech companies providing payments services and mobile wallets to bank-like supervisory examinations of their payments activities. Tech companies offering consumer finance services are already subject to CFPB enforcement, but the proposed rule would result in ongoing regulatory supervision by the Bureau. RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley, Sasha Leonhardt, Sherry Safchuk and Caroline Stapleton expand on their coverage from earlier this year, delving deeper into what newly covered institutions might expect from the examination process. The conversation includes an outline of the typical examination lifecycle, a discussion...
2024-03-2029 minRegFi PodcastRegulatory Tech Innovation Accelerating Around the Globe: Nick Cook Describes TrendsNick Cook joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt for a conversation about how regulators globally are approaching technological innovation, both in the markets they supervise and within their own operations. Nick is the Chief Innovation Officer at the Alliance for Innovative Regulation (AIR) and previously served as the Director of the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Innovation Division, where he pioneered the TechSprint methodology for regulatory innovation and led the FCA's data and analytics strategy. Nick shares insights about the rise of suptech – supervisory technology – in developed and emerging markets, challenges and opportunities for U.S...
2024-03-1341 minRegFi PodcastData Sharing and the 1033 Rule: An Industry Perspective with Ramon GomezRamon Gomez — Managing Director, Regulatory Affairs at JPMorgan Chase — joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt for a conversation about Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act and its implications for consumer data sharing. Ramon helps unpack Section 1033 and how it aligns with the substance of the CFPB's proposed rulemaking, particularly with respect to "screen-scraping" and related privacy risks, CFPB oversight of data aggregators and other third parties, and the role of standard setting organizations such as FDX in establishing common industry practices. The discussion wraps up with a broad look at data sharing in the financial sector, including the bene...
2024-03-0632 minRegFi PodcastNavigating the AI Revolution in Consumer Lending with Kelly CochranFinRegLab Deputy Director Kelly Cochran joins RegFi cohosts Jerry Buckley and Caroline Stapleton for a conversation about how machine learning – including generative artificial intelligence – is used by consumer lenders and the evolving regulatory response. Kelly begins with a helpful distinction between the technologies commonly included under the broad "AI" moniker, noting that many of these algorithmic models are not new to credit underwriting. The discussion then pivots to the growing focus on generative AI and the need to balance its potential benefits with consumer protection, data privacy and explainability considerations. Kelly suggests that existing rules in the financial services regu...
2024-02-2837 minRegFi PodcastRegulatory Considerations for Fintech-Driven Commercial FinancingOrrick Partner Jeff Hydrick joins Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk for a look into the growing role of fintechs and other non-bank financial institutions in commercial financing. The conversation provides insights into the quickly growing sector, key market participants and legal and regulatory developments in the space. Among other topics, the discussion highlights the compliance challenges presented by inconsistent requirements at the state and federal levels as regulators and policymakers attempt to adapt existing regulations to innovative offerings. Links: Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory RegFiPodcast.com
2024-02-2131 minRegFi PodcastKeeping Regulatory Pace in a Global Digital Economy with John GulliverJohn Gulliver — the Executive Director of the Program on International Financial Systems and the Committee on Capital Markets Regulation — joins RegFi cohosts Jerry Buckley and Caroline Stapleton for a conversation about the evolving landscape of financial regulation, both domestically and internationally. John shares his perspective on how the U.S. financial regulatory regime compares to its international peers on a number of technology-related topics, including the development of central bank digital currencies, the regulation of crypto and digital assets, and the supervision of high-speed markets. He suggests that depoliticizing regulatory policymaking will help the U.S. adapt to n...
2024-02-1434 min
RegFi PodcastCredit Unions, Fintech and Financial Innovation with Rodney HoodCredit unions have been a crucial component of the American financial services ecosystem for over a century. Rodney Hood – former Chair of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) – joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt for a conversation about how credit unions are adopting technology to remain relevant in the digital economy. Rodney highlights the NCUA's Office of Technology and Access as a source of guidance for fintech adoption as well as the role that Credit Union Service Organizations (CUSOs) play in sharing resources to support innovation at small- and mid-sized credit unions. He also points to the impo...
2024-02-0727 minRegFi PodcastDriving Consumer Access Through Digital Transformation with Nat HoopesIn this RegFi episode, co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt talk with Nat Hoopes, Head of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs at Upstart. Nat shares insights into how fintech lending platforms can augment and improve upon traditional underwriting tools, help credit unions and smaller financial institutions reach more customers by driving digital transformation, and serve as a resource for banks and other lenders to expand access and manage compliance obligations related to evolving Community Reinvestment Act requirements. Links: Upstart Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory RegFiPodcast.com
2024-01-3125 minRegFi PodcastCompliance Trends, Challenges and Innovation with Chris HilliardIn this episode, RegFi hosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk welcome Chris Hilliard, COO and founding member of Winnow Solutions, LLC. Chris draws upon his experience as the former chief compliance officer at Happy Money and his current role as a regtech founder to share insights on how fintechs and other financial services companies can meet evolving regulatory challenges. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the importance of augmenting dedicated in-house compliance teams with up-to-date technology, data privacy risks related to the rise of open banking and the responsible role of generative AI in legal research applications.
2024-01-2436 minRegFi PodcastBank-like Supervision for Big Tech? A Look at the CFPB's "Larger Participant" RuleThe CFPB's proposed rulemaking on digital wallets and payment apps would bring new regulatory supervision and compliance obligations to technology companies. RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley, Sasha Leonhardt, Sherry Safchuk and Caroline Stapleton delve into the rule's complexities and implications for large participants in the digital payment space. The conversation begins with an overview of the Bureau's motivation and statutory authority for promulgating this rule before discussing the rule's substance, potential challenges for covered entities and the public comments received in advance of the January 8th deadline. Links: Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital...
2024-01-1735 minRegFi PodcastBanking Innovation and Supervision with Greg BaerRegFi kicks off 2024 by welcoming Greg Baer, President & CEO of the Bank Policy Institute (BPI). He shares his perspective on a broad range of topics affecting the banking sector, including the current regulatory landscape, competitive pressures from the so-called "shadow banking" sector, the CFPB's 1033 rule and the future of open banking, and the role of AI and other technologies in improving bank supervision and compliance. Links: Bank Policy Institute (BPI) Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory Practice RegFiPodcast.com
2024-01-1028 minRegFi PodcastFintech Trends from 2023 – and What's Ahead – with Peter RentonAs the year draws to a close, we welcome Peter Renton to the RegFi podcast for a conversation about fintech trends from 2023 and what to anticipate moving ahead. Peter is the chairman and co-founder of Fintech Nexus and has developed a unique point of view covering the fintech industry for more than a decade. He sees the pace of change accelerating, creating exciting opportunities for technological innovation and collaboration between tech companies and financial services providers, as well as associated challenges for regulators and policymakers tasked with ensuring stability without stifling innovation. Links: Fintech Nexus Orrick...
2023-12-2032 minRegFi PodcastBuilding Bridges to Credit Access with Dara DuguayThe United States has built a world-leading consumer credit sector, but many Americans cannot access reasonably priced credit. Dara Duguay, CEO of Credit Builders Alliance, shares her insights about policy changes, educational programs and technological innovations that are helping to close this gap for those who are "credit invisible" or otherwise face barriers to accessing the mainstream financial system. Links: Credit Builders Alliance Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory Practice RegFiPodcast.com
2023-12-1325 minRegFi PodcastDeveloping Fairness Infrastructure for Lending with Kareem SalehKareem Saleh, co-founder of FairPlay, discusses the imperative of fairness and explainability in algorithmic lending with RegFi hosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk. Kareem shares his goal to create a "fairness infrastructure" for lending: guardrails to help debias the models driving underwriting decisions and improve approval rates, especially for underserved communities. Kareem also shares his thoughts on the future of financial regulation, envisioning a rise in efficiency and accuracy by regulatory agencies that adopt AI and other suptech tools. Links: FairPlay.ai Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory Practice RegFiPodcast.com
2023-12-0623 minRegFi PodcastRaj Date Foresees Unprecedented Change in Financial Services Sector. Regulators' Challenge: Keeping PaceRaj Date, who took the lead in standing up the CFPB 12 years ago, sees significant and accelerating change ahead for the financial services industry. Whether regulators can keep up — protecting financial stability without stifling innovation — is a question the next 10 years will answer. Raj warns against policymakers "fighting the last war" and believes that, despite the threat of bureaucratic inertia, financial regulators can harness technology to achieve the increased effectiveness needed to keep pace with expected changes in the financial services marketplace. Join us for an insightful and articulate analysis of the path ahead for the nation's financial services indu...
2023-11-2932 minRegFi PodcastConsumer Data Collection and Usage with Eric EllmanEric J. Ellman, Senior Vice President for Public Policy and Legal Affairs at the Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA), joins RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt for a conversation about the ever-evolving landscape of consumer data collection and usage. Eric sheds light on the laws and regulations that govern this space – including potential implications of expanding the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to include data brokers – and discusses how the use of alternative data in credit reporting could promote financial inclusion. Links: Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA) Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory Practice RegFiPodcast.com
2023-11-1526 minRegFi PodcastThe Technological Path to Outcomes-Based Regulation with Matt Van BuskirkMatt Van Buskirk, co-founder of Hummingbird Regtech, joins RegFi hosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk for a conversation about the importance of equipping regulators and in-house compliance teams with the tools and expertise to keep pace with technological change. Matt discusses the potential for open-source, interoperable platforms to blur the line between regtech and suptech and how this – along with the adoption of advanced computational tools, AI and other innovations – could drive a shift to outcomes-based financial services regulation. Links: Hummingbird Regtech "Recoding America" by Jennifer Pahlka Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory Practice RegFiPodcast.com
2023-11-0823 minRegFi PodcastFintechs, Bank Partnerships and the Evolution of Financial Supervision with Konrad AltIn this episode of RegFi, Jerry Buckley and Caroline Stapleton are joined by Konrad Alt, co-founder of Klaros Group. Konrad's diverse career has allowed him to engage with financial services regulation from numerous angles, including time spent in government with the Senate Banking Committee and OCC, leadership positions in banking institutions, and serving as a regulatory consultant and trusted adviser to fintechs and other financial services companies. He shares his unique perspective on the evolution of financial services regulation and supervision, current challenges for fintechs seeking to establish bank partnerships or secure their own charters, and the...
2023-11-0128 minRegFi PodcastModernizing Financial Regulation with Jo Ann BarefootJo Ann Barefoot joins RegFi hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt for a conversation about the challenges in modernizing financial regulation and the potential for technology to facilitate a more fair, inclusive, and resilient financial system. Jo Ann, founder and CEO of the non-profit Alliance for Innovative Regulation (AIR), shares her insights from a distinguished career that also includes roles in government, the private sector and academia. The discussion covers a number of topics, including structural hurdles for government agencies adopting new technologies, the importance of cross-sector and international collaboration, and opportunities to accelerate innovation through initiatives like TechSprints...
2023-10-2532 minRegFi PodcastSpecial Episode: The CFPB's 1033 Rule in a NutshellJoin us for this bonus episode where the RegFi hosts share their initial reactions to the CFPB's proposed rule on Personal Financial Data Rights. The proposed rule, which implements Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act, promises to have wide-ranging effects on banks, credit unions, credit card issuers, fintechs offering open banking services and consumers. Our team discusses the history behind the rule, its key provisions and how the rule will affect the industry, and expectations for the coming year as the CFPB seeks to bring this rule into effect. Links: Open Banking: What Financial Institutions Should Know...
2023-10-2322 minRegFi PodcastConsumer Reports Evaluates Fintech to Empower ConsumersDelicia Hand, Director of Financial Fairness Advocacy at Consumer Reports, joins RegFi hosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk for a conversation about new Consumer Reports initiatives to provide data and tools that empower consumers to make informed financial decisions. Delicia shares insights from the initial evaluation of peer-to-peer platforms, BNPL services, and other financial services apps and identifies opportunities to improve fairness and transparency in fintech offerings. Links: Consumer Reports Permission Slip Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory Practice RegFiPodcast.com
2023-10-1826 minRegFi PodcastFintechs and the Evolving Regulatory Landscape with Phil GoldfederPhil Goldfeder, CEO of the American Fintech Council, joins hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt to discuss the Federal Reserve's Novel Activities Supervision Program and the challenges fintech companies face in navigating financial regulation. The conversation covers the need for regulatory clarity and unity at both the federal and state levels to facilitate responsible fintech innovation while ensuring consumer protection. Phil also touches on the prospects for bipartisan cooperation in Congress to accommodate rapidly developing financial technology. Links mentioned: Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory Practice American Fintech Council Website
2023-10-1125 minRegFi PodcastAI Underwriting and Explainability with Melissa KoideIn this episode, Jerry Buckley and Caroline Stapleton welcome guest Melissa Koide, CEO of FinRegLab. Melissa discusses her organization's work in evaluating the explainability of complex machine learning algorithms in credit underwriting, model governance and adverse action notices. The conversation covers the CFPB's recent guidance on credit denial by lenders using artificial intelligence as well as the role explainability plays in promoting fairness and inclusion in lending, methods and tools emerging for lenders to explain credit-related decisions based on AI models, and the ongoing work required to adapt to the digital economy and evolving regulatory landscape. Links:
2023-10-0227 minRegFi PodcastWelcome to RegFi: Financial Regulation for the Digital EconomyThe hosts of RegFi – Orrick partners Jerry Buckley, Sasha Leonhardt, Sherry Safchuk, and Caroline Stapleton – introduce the goals of the podcast and share what they look forward to learning in upcoming conversations with thought leaders at the intersection of financial services, technology and regulation. Links: Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory Practice RegFiPodcast.com
2023-10-0218 min
Orrick PodcastsTalking AI: From Launch to Exit with Serial Founder Naveen RaoInterest and investment in AI is soaring. What should founders know? What does the future hold? Listen to successful AI entrepreneur Naveen Rao talk with Orrick's Mark Seneca.
2023-08-0130 min
The Future Fountain PodcastStartup Spotlight: Sustainable Shopping and Recommerce Solutions, with Trove Sustainability and environmental impact have become top-of-mind issues to consumers when they decide where to shop. Andy Ruben, Founder and Executive Chairman of Trove, saw an opportunity to help top consumer brands create a circular shopping experience. Trove enables brands to scale their re-commerce channels, but maintain their data and customer relationships. In this episode, Andy talks with Orrick partner J.T. Ho about his startup journey and how tech is enabling some of the biggest brands to sell, and resell, at scale.
2023-06-0509 minOrrick PodcastsChatGPT, AI and Arbitration: Are We Approaching a Turning Point? Join this conversation about the potential impact of ChatGPT and other forms of generative artificial intelligence on dispute resolution, featuring Tunde Oyewole (International Arbitration Of Counsel at Orrick), Hanna Roos (formerly of Quinn Emanuel and now head of Aavagard LLP), and Adith Haridas (tech engineer, entrepreneur and lead of AI products at the Digital Gate).
2023-04-1928 minThe Future Fountain PodcastStartup Spotlight: AgTech with a Social Impact, with Apollo AgricultureIn this episode, Eli Pollak, Founder and CEO of Kenyan-based agtech platform Apollo Agriculture, talks to Orrick partner Samir Bakhru about his startup journey and learnings for all founders around building customer trust, attracting top-tier talent, and staying true to your vision.
2022-08-3023 minOrrick PodcastsOrrick Public Policy Podcast #28 – A Conversation with Florida Speaker-Designate Paul RennerIn our latest episode, Public Policy Practice Group Partner Scott Ward and Public Policy Podcast host Michelle MacGregor speak with Florida Speaker-designate Paul Renner about the Florida legislature's accomplishments last session, the outlook for the 2023 legislative session, and the upcoming November elections.
2022-08-2426 minThe Future Fountain PodcastBuilding a Resilient European Tech Ecosystem in 2022 and BeyondThe European tech ecosystem has roared past an impressive milestone, surpassing the $3 trillion mark across public and private markets. In the first few months of 2022, investment in European tech surged 50 percent even as the number of IPOs declined, according to Tom Wehmeier, a partner in the venture capital firm Atomico. In this episode, he discusses the evolution of Europe’s tech ecosystem and looks around the corner to the next State of European Tech, an annual report Atomico publishes with support from Orrick and others. Wehmeier also talks about the rise of remote work, a growing focus on mission and...
2022-06-0939 min
Orrick PodcastsItalian State PPAs: should off-takers really consider them as an alternative to private PPAs?The Energy Decree, as converted into law, provides that the GSE, a state owned company managing the incentive schemes for renewables in Italy, can buy the energy produced by renewable plants through the execution of long term PPAs and then sell it, at discounted prices, giving priority to a short list of selected entities which include energy-intensive companies. The aim of the provision is to support those companies which are most suffering from the energy crisis giving them access to reasonable prices not influenced by the ongoing speculations. Guests of this episode are Carlo Montella, partner and...
2022-05-0320 minThe Future Fountain PodcastHarnessing the Power of the Ocean to Combat Climate ChangeIn this episode, Anik Guha, a partner in Orrick's Technology Companies Group, talks with Kelly Erhart about what Project Vesta sees as one of the cheapest permanent carbon-removal solutions today. They also discuss the broader carbon-capture and carbon-credit markets, why planting trees alone isn’t enough to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and why she’s optimistic about our ability to fight climate change.
2022-03-2338 minOrrick PodcastsEnergy Horizons: Crisi Energetica – il ruolo dei PPA Tra le priorità del momento del nostro esecutivo vi è la definizione di alternative all’approvvigionamento del gas dalla Russia; le energie rinnovabili sono mai come ora fondamentali per raggiungere l’obiettivo dell’indipendenza energetica del nostro paese. Insieme a Carlo Montella, Global Deputy Business Unit Leader della practice energy and infrastructure dello studio Orrick, e Tommaso Barbetti, founding partner di Elemens, discutiamo del ruolo dei PPA nel contesto attuale.
2022-03-1129 minOrrick PodcastsA Conversation on Teamship with Professor Scott Westfahl Professor Westfahl is joined by Ellen Ehrenpreis, a leader in Orrick's tech companies practice, and Chairman Mitch Zuklie for a conversation around teamship and what lawyers can learn from great team cultures in the new workplace.
2022-02-0940 minThe Future Fountain PodcastAI + Hiring: How to Help Ensure Your AI Makes Ethical and Unbiased DecisionsWith millions of job applications submitted to companies each year, vendors of AI software promise to democratize and speed up screening and hiring. But using machines is not without challenges. The potential damage from an algorithm that predicts the wrong outcome or excludes diverse candidates is significant. What can companies do to mitigate discrimination in AI hiring tools? In this episode, Orrick Employment Law Partner Lisa Lupion talks with Hilke Schellmann, an Emmy Award-winning reporter and journalism professor at New York University, about the promises and pitfalls of AI tools and how companies can mitigate risk in the workplace...
2022-01-2543 minOrrick PodcastsWhat Does the Infrastructure & Investment Act mean for U.S. DOT's Build America Bureau? A Conversation with Executive Director Dr. Morteza FarajianOrrick's Matthew Neuringer was joined by Dr. Morteza Farajian, Executive Director of the Build America Bureau, to discuss the Bureau's priorities after the historic passing of the Infrastructure Act, including expanded project eligibility for airport assets, availability of technical advisors to help analyze projects and the value for money analysis requirements.
2021-12-0733 minOrrick PodcastsOrrick Public Policy Podcast #25 – A Conversation with the California State Senate Majority Leader Robert M. HertzbergIn our latest episode, Public Policy Practice Group Leader Jeremy Kudon and Justin Cooper, Finance Sector Leader and a member of our Public Finance practice, spoke with California Senate Majority Leader Bob Hertzberg about his new book, California's recall election, the state's ongoing housing crisis and his thoughts on his son Daniel running for his seat. For our listeners who enjoy sports wagering, we discuss mobile sports wagering hitting the ballot box in 2022 and whether California is ready for it, according to the Senator.
2021-11-0148 minOrrick PodcastsA Conversation with Norm Hile, Orrick Senior Counsel & Author of Keeping Each Other Alive: A Vietnam War MemoirDistinguished Orrick litigator Norm Hile talks about his book, Keeping Each Other Alive: A Vietnam War Memoir, published on the 50th anniversary of his service. In this podcast, Mitch talks with Norm about writing a book based on letters he wrote to his parents, lessons from a career of pro bono representation of veterans, and reflections on what all of this means as we grapple today with Afghanistan and other conflicts.
2021-10-0427 minOrrick PodcastsA Conversation with DraftKings Chief Compliance Officer Jennifer AguiarOrrick Gaming Innovation Regulatory Practice attorneys Ed Bedrosian and Brad Fischer were joined by DraftKings Chief Compliance Officer Jennifer Aguiar to discuss the fast-growing sports betting industry, and how businesses like DraftKings are navigating the regulatory process as the number of states authorizing sports betting continues to rise.
2021-05-1922 minOrrick PodcastsElection Recap Special with DLCC & RSLCIn its latest episode, Orrick Public Policy Orrick Public Policy hosts Michelle McGann and Jon Mandel were joined by Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee President Jessica Post and Republican State Leadership Committee President Austin Chambers for an election recap and the redistricting agenda for 2021.
2020-11-2542 minOrrick PodcastsDécryptages: The History of Corporate PurposeThis timely debate features Alain Pietrancosta and Orrick's Alexis Marraud des Grottes. The focus: Defining the vision, mission and impact of the modern company, and what its core reason for being is today.
2020-11-1819 minOrrick PodcastsA Conversation with Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Susan KentIn its latest episode, Orrick Public Policy Orrick Public Policy Michelle McGann and Jon Mandel were joined by Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent to talk about the historical and current political dynamics of the North Star State, the legislature's comprehensive approach to racial justice and police reform in the wake of George Floyd's killing, Minnesota's voting preparations for the upcoming general election, and how the presidential race impacts down-ticket legislative races.
2020-10-1429 minOrrick PodcastsA Conversation with Pennsylvania Speaker Bryan CutlerIn its latest episode, Orrick Public Policy hosts Scott Ward and Michelle McGann were joined by Pennsylvania Speaker Bryan Cutler to talk about the Pennsylvania legislature's election reform efforts, how the legislature is addressing the economic crisis through the budget, and how adapting to remote voting has led to the legislature's busiest session in years.
2020-09-3045 minOrrick PodcastsA Conversation with Louisiana Senator Sharon HewittIn its latest episode, Orrick's Michelle McGann and Jon Mandel were joined by Louisiana Senator Sharon Hewitt to talk about Louisiana's recovery from this hurricane season, the Senator's efforts to recruit more women to run for state office, and alligator hunting.
2020-09-2330 minOrrick PodcastsA Conversation with Missouri Senate Majority Floor Leader Caleb RowdenIn its latest episode, Orrick Public Policy Senior Strategist Michelle McGann and Associate Jon Mandel are joined by Missouri Senator Caleb Rowden to talk about what topics the Missouri legislature will address in the upcoming special session, how schools at all levels in his district, including Mizzou, are adapting to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, and what additional arrangements the legislature advanced for the health and safety of voters for the upcoming primary election.
2020-07-2335 minOrrick PodcastsA Conversation with DC Councilmember Kenyan McDuffiePublic Policy Podcast is turning to the nation's capital for its first-ever July Fourth episode. Orrick Public Policy Senior Strategist Michelle McGann and Associate Jon Mandel are joined by District of Columbia Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie to talk about how local governments are handling the reopening process, what new approaches to the public safety budget and criminal justice system the DC Council is contemplating, and the recent U.S. House vote on DC statehood.
2020-07-0235 minOrrick PodcastsA Conversation with Arizona Senate President Karen FannPublic Policy Podcast is back this week, and in our latest episode, Orrick Public Policy Senior Strategist Michelle McGann and Associate Jon Mandel are joined by Arizona Senate President Karen Fann to talk about how her experience as a small business owner and in local government is shaping how Arizona tackles COVID-19, how Arizona government and businesses are working together to make public spaces safer, and which topics the Arizona legislature is considering to address during a special legislative session or next session.
2020-06-2627 minOrrick PodcastsA Conversation about Black Lives Matter with Illinois Senator Elgie SimsOrrick stands with the Black Lives Matter Movement and strives to promote dialogue concerning racial equality and policies that work towards safe and inclusive societies. For Public Policy Podcast's eighth episode, hosts Jeremy Kudon and Michelle McGann have the pleasure of discussing these important topics with Illinois Senator Elgie Sims.
2020-06-1532 minOrrick PodcastsA Conversation with Massachusetts Representative Mark CusackFor our sixth Public Policy Podcast episode, Orrick Public Policy Partner Nick Green and Senior Strategist Michelle McGann spoke with Massachusetts Representative Mark Cusack.
2020-05-2635 minOrrick PodcastsA Conversation with Kansas Speaker of the House Ron RyckmanPublic Policy Podcast is back this week, and in our latest episode, Orrick Public Policy Partner Scott Ward and Senior Strategist Michelle McGann sit down with Kansas House Speaker Ron Ryckman about how his state legislature is addressing the response to COVID-19 in Kansas, including the constitutional, procedural, and budgetary challenges they have faced as a result of the outbreak.
2020-05-1521 minOrrick PodcastsA Conversation with Illinois Representative Michael ZalewskiIn the latest Public Policy Podcast episode, Orrick Public Policy Group Chair Jeremy Kudon and Senior Strategist Michelle McGann sit down with Illinois Representative Michael Zalewski.
2020-05-0828 minOrrick PodcastsOrrick Public Policy Podcast #3 – A Conversation with New York Deputy Senate Majority Leader Michael GianarisPublic Policy Podcast is back this week, and in our latest episode, Orrick Public Policy Group Chair Jeremy Kudon and Senior Strategist Michelle McGann sit down with New York Senator Michael Gianaris.
2020-04-2927 minOrrick PodcastsOrrick Public Policy Podcast Returns with Indiana Speaker of the House Todd HustonOrrick's Public Policy Podcast is back this week, and in our latest episode, Managing Partner Jeremy Kudon and Senior Strategist Michelle McGann sit down with Speaker Todd Huston to discuss a range of policy issues top of mind for Indiana as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-2133 minOrrick PodcastsA Conversation with Open Road: The role of impact finance and investment in the wake of COVID-19In the face of a global pandemic, small- to medium-sized businesses turn to the federal, state, and local governments, investment banks, private equity firms, and venture capitalists for financial support and stability, but an additional support mechanism has emerged – impact funds, such as Open Road Alliance, to help bridge the gap – literally. Listen in to our conversation with Orrick's Impact Finance Attorney Perry Teicher and Open Road's Chief Executive Officer Maya Winkelstein to learn more about the role of impact finance and investment in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.
2020-04-0722 minOrrick PodcastsA Conversation with James Hargrove and Betsy Popken, Co-leaders of Orrick’s Business & Human Rights PracticeOrrick’s Betsy Popken has been passionate about human rights since before she went to law school. She brought that passion to Orrick, working on pro bono matters as a summer and full-time associate. When the Arab Spring began, she took leave with her litigation practice group’s support to work on UN-mediated peace negotiations in Syria and Darfur. Now back at the firm, she and Geneva-based partner James Hargrove have co-founded Orrick’s Business & Human Rights practice. In honor of Human Rights Day, Mitch talks with Betsy and James about this evolving area of law and new questions raised...
2019-12-0913 minOrrick PodcastsA Conversation with Guido Rahr, President and CEO, Wild Salmon CenterIn this inspiring podcast, meet Guido Rahr, conservationist and CEO of one of Orrick's longtime pro bono clients, the Wild Salmon Center. Guido talks with Mitch about his unique approach to protecting wild salmon ecosystems and why we should all "fall in love with a river." Mitch also published a Business Insider opinion on how entrepreneurs can apply Guido's stronghold strategy to make their companies stronger.
2019-11-1211 minOrrick PodcastsA Conversation with Chimène Keitner, Alfred and Hanna Fromm Professor of International Law, UC Hastings College of the LawProfessor Keitner has had a "varied and unconventional" career path, as she puts it. She's been a litigator in private practice, a counselor to the Department of State, and today is an international law professor. Last summer, she was a visiting scholar with Orrick, working with our lawyers on novel questions at the intersection of cyber, privacy and international law. In this podcast, Professor Keitner shares advice on how to chart a rewarding career in the law.
2018-12-1811 min
Orrick PodcastsListening in Color with Lorraine McGowenLorraine McGowen, our Partner and Diversity & Inclusion Co-Chair, takes us back 10 years to the start of Dive/In, Orrick's annual celebration of Diversity & Inclusion.
2018-11-3011 min