{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ivory GC","title":"E034 | Transitioning from government to private sector legal roles | Deonne Cunningham Nauls | Ivory GC","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/52a75d1c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1774,"description":"\nIn this episode of Ivory GC, we sit down with Deonne Cunningham Nauls, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Skylar Capital Management, a Houston-based hedge fund specializing in energy trading. Deonne walks us through her impressive legal career in energy law, spanning traditional oil and gas, clean energy, hedge fund compliance, and private equity.\n\n\nShe shares what it’s like being a solo GC overseeing both regulatory and commercial matters in a fast-paced, derivatives-heavy trading environment. From ISDA agreements and KYC documentation to investor onboarding and project development in battery storage, Deonne offers a real-world view of what it takes to lead legal in high-stakes, highly regulated sectors. She also reflects on how early career experiences shaped her mentorship style, why legal teams must stay nimble, and how to navigate risk in trading environments where time is money.\n\n\nFor anyone working in commodities, infrastructure, or clean energy, this episode is packed with lessons on resilience, adaptability, and legal strategy that empowers—not obstructs—business progress.\n\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...","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}