Compliance Chronicles with Liisa Thomas
Compliance Chronicles is a practical podcast for privacy and compliance professionals who want meaningful, practical solutions they can implement in the fast-paced world of privacy, AI, and cyber compliance.
Recent Episodes
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June 24, 2026
Creative Connections with Business Teams, with Katie Tomashevski (Ep. 13)
In episode 13 of Compliance Chronicles, host Liisa Thomas welcomes Katie Tomashevski, a distinguished British solicitor and internal auditor with a specialization in data privacy and compliance. Originally from New York and trained in London, Katie brings a unique perspective shaped by her unconventional career path from photojournalism and the entertainment industry into the complex world of regulation and data protection. From Creative Industries to Compliance Leadership Katie shares the fasci
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June 10, 2026
Successful Compliance with a Yes Before No Approach with Joe Habib (Ep. 12)
In this 12th episode of Compliance Chronicles, Liisa talks with Joe Habib, who shares insights on navigating privacy, compliance, and AI. He emphasizes the importance of understanding technology, building trust, and taking a 'yes before no' approach. His journey and advice inspire a commitment to continuous learning. Takeaways Understanding technology Building trust 'Yes before no' approach Continuous learning If you enjoy this conversation, make sure to subscribe to Compliance Chronicles in you
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May 27, 2026
The Path From Big Law Litigator to CLO with Lori Baggett (Ep. 11)
Chief Legal Office Lori Baggett shares her journey from small‑town Florida to Big Law litigator to CLO at PODS, a national moving and storage company. In this 11th Episode of Compliance Chronicles, she talks with host Liisa Thomas about what really changes when you move from law firm partner to in‑house counsel and ultimately into the chief legal officer role. Lori describes her path from Division I basketball player to clerk on the Eleventh Circuit, to 18 years at a prestigious firm where she b
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May 13, 2026
Using Operational Change in Compliance with Kam Dodge (Ep. 10)
In this episode of Compliance Chronicles , our 10th, Kam Dodge , an in‑house leader with roots in Northwestern SESP ’s Learning and Organizational Change program, explains why privacy and compliance are non‑negotiable in heavily regulated industries and introduces his “rubber balls vs. glass balls” framework for prioritizing risk. He shares how to use simple expected‑value thinking (likelihood x impact) to communicate 8‑ and 9‑figure exposure in language that boards and business leaders understa
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April 29, 2026
Thriving in Compliance Gray Areas with Deb Sokol (Ep. 9)
In episode nine of Compliance Chronicles, we learn from Deb Sokol the importance of embracing the gray and look at the evolving nature of compliance. Deb shares her compliance journey and lessons she's learned along the way. What we cover: Being open to new opportunities and volunteering for stretch assignments can unexpectedly launch a career in privacy and compliance Moving from a pure legal role into a compliance role requires a mindset shift toward controls, documentation, metrics, and disci
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April 15, 2026
Compliance Success: Building Relationships with Business Teams with Rebecca Hanovice (Ep. 8)
In our eight episode, we are joined by Rebecca Hanovice, who shares her journey to privacy leadership. She highlights the importance of community and support in the field of privacy compliance. Takeaways include: The constant evolution of privacy law Building relationships with the business Importance of community and support If you enjoy this conversation, make sure to subscribe to Compliance Chronicles in your favorite podcast app and follow the show so you don’t miss future episodes on privac
About the Host
Liisa Thomas
Liisa Thomas is a privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance lawyer who helps boards, Chief Legal Officers, General Counsel, and executive teams lead organizational change in a fast-moving regulatory environment. She works with companies that need practical, defensible support for privacy compliance, cyber risk, AI governance, data protection, and enterprise-wide compliance transformation.
As a law firm partner, adjunct professor, author, and advisor to legal, privacy, security, and compliance leaders, Liisa brings a rare combination of legal judgment, regulatory fluency, and change-management experience. Her work focuses on helping organizations move from policy to practice: building governance structures, aligning stakeholders, preparing boards, supporting legal and compliance teams, and creating programs that work in real business conditions.
On Compliance Chronicles, Liisa speaks with leaders who have navigated privacy, cyber, AI, and compliance challenges inside complex organizations. The podcast is designed for board members, CLOs, GCs, CISOs, CPOs, CCOs, and business leaders who are responsible for turning regulatory pressure into sustainable action.
Whether the issue is AI adoption, cybersecurity oversight, privacy program maturity, regulatory scrutiny, board reporting, or cross-functional governance, Liisa’s focus is the same: helping organizations manage risk, build trust, and lead change without getting stuck in theory.