Humanizing Compliance: Data, Culture, & Innovation in Legal Tech

Guest NotesDaryl Kreml is a Compliance leader whose career spans government, law firm, and in-house roles. A Harvard Law School graduate, he began his career at the CIA, then spent over eight years in Compliance and Enforcement at a top law firm in Washington, DC, and London. His in-house roles include Head of International Compliance at Boston Scientific and Head of Global Compliance at Biogen. At Sage Therapeutics, as SVP and Chief Enterprise Risk and Compliance Officer, he established a global Compliance Program and developed a notable data analytics framework featured in a Harvard Business School case study. Daryl believes in fostering trust and engagement through ethical practices.Guest LinkedInDaryl Kreml | LinkedinKey TakeawaysMission-Driven Innovation: Daryl Kreml emphasizes the importance of a strong mission focus in driving innovation and problem-solving. His experience at the CIA taught him that the question should not be a simple yes or no, but rather how to achieve the mission effectively.Values-Driven Compliance: Daryl advocates for a values-driven compliance culture, where data and analytics serve as tools to inform and enhance decision-making rather than drive it. This approach ensures that compliance programs remain aligned with the organization's core values and mission.Cross-Functional Collaboration: The episode highlights the significance of involving all stakeholders in understanding the organization's culture and challenges. Daryl shares an innovative example of using music playlists to build a compliance culture, demonstrating how creative approaches can foster engagement and alignment.The Role of AI in Compliance: While AI tools are making valuable contributions across compliance programs, Daryl underscores the need for human oversight and expertise. He discusses the potential of AI to handle tasks traditionally done by junior team members, while also raising concerns about developing future talent in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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