{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ivory GC","title":"E033 | How legal functions can become enablers of change, not barriers | Leslie Cornell | Ivory GC","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/287bcdfe\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1982,"description":"This episode of Ivory GC features Leslie Cornell, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Social Finance, a nonprofit investment advisor pioneering outcomes-based financing for social change. Leslie shares her transition from public finance law to leading legal strategy in the mission-driven world of impact finance, offering a rare look into legal operations that blend philanthropy, government partnerships, and investment rigor.\nShe discusses how her team structures innovative financial models like the Renew Fund for nursing students while navigating regulatory complexity across tax, securities, and advisor law. From fund formation to compliance for first-of-its-kind projects, Leslie explains how legal functions can become enablers of change, not barriers. This episode is rich in insights for lawyers working at the intersection of finance and social impact and is a must listen for legal professionals looking to build teams that power both innovation and purpose.\nWe hope you enjoyed this episode! :)\n- The Ivory GC team\nConnect with Brian Becker on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-becker-jd-mba-80bb211a/\nVisit the Ivory Law website here: https://www.ivory.law/\nListen to Ivory GC on these podcast platforms: \nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0LsuryrP5VuthnqO2uVtXZ\nApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ivory-gc/id1779481512?uo=4\nAmazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b2841956-606a-4d84-b20d-e774185fe610\n#InHouseCounsel #LegalStrategy #CorporateLaw #IvoryGC #BusinessLaw #LegalCareers #LawyerLife #GeneralCounsel #CorporateGovernance #LegalAdvice #LegalProfessionals #InsideCounsel #LegalLeadership #LegalInnovation\nIvory GC Podcast is your go‑to channel for in‑depth, expert conversations on balancing legal risk and business innovation. Every week, we bring you candid interviews with general counsel, corporate legal advisors, and business leaders navigating regulatory complexity while driving transformative growth. Ideal...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/pZberoqb9guJP213K3F4iWoKZ6voOgmeP4_HGLfE-XI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZWJl/MTIwNDdlNTc1NzAy/ZTVlZDJhYjk0NWU5/OTg1ZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}