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Client Conversations: Interview with Audrey Andrews, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Tenet Healthcare

Dec 15, 2020

In this episode, we interview Audrey Andrews, the executive vice president and general counsel for Tenet Healthcare. In this capacity, Andrews oversees the law department and government relations for the Tenet enterprise. She has been with Tenet in various roles since 1998. Listen to how her personal approach shaped her...

Client Conversations: Interview with Abhijit Mukhopadhyay, President (Legal) and Company Secretary at the Hinduja Group

Nov 9, 2020

In this episode, we interview Abhijit Mukhopadhyay, the president (legal) and company secretary at the Hinduja Group, based at the group’s headquarters in London. The Hinduja Group is a transnational conglomerate based in Mumbai, India. Listen to how Abhijit’s experience working for several multinational companies...

Client Conversations: Interview with Matthew J. Maletta, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Endo Pharmaceuticals

Oct 5, 2020

In this episode, we interview Matthew Maletta, executive vice president and chief legal officer of Endo Pharmaceuticals. Matthew was appointed in May 2015 to these roles at Endo Pharmaceuticals, where he has global responsibility for all legal matters affecting the company. Prior to joining Endo in 2015, he served as...

Client Conversations: Interview with Thomas Smith, Direct Energy’s General Counsel and Executive Vice President, North America

Sep 9, 2020

In this episode, we interview Thomas Smith, Direct Energy’s General Counsel and Executive Vice President, North America. Thomas joined Direct Energy from BG Group plc in Houston, where he managed a team of 45 lawyers and professionals in Houston and in five international locations. Previously, he served as an...

Client Conversations: Interview with Bill Farrell, Managing Director and General Counsel at Longford Capital

Aug 19, 2020

With early family roots as coal miners in Pennsylvania, Bill Farrell’s father was able to go on to become president and CEO of one of the largest U.S. trade organizations. By watching his father’s success in both business and family matters, Bill was able to learn lessons and emulate a goal of integrity,...