In-House Counsel & HR Perspectives

In this episode of In-House Counsel and HR Perspectives, host David Hall sits down with Jeremy Kilburn and Sara Towne to explore how legal and HR collaboration plays a critical role in strengthening fiduciary oversight and managing benefit plan compliance.They share their unique career paths, the impact of a major merger, and how their team proactively partners across departments to reduce risk, enhance vendor negotiations, and ensure long-term strategic success. Whether you're in-house counsel, HR leadership, or working with plan sponsors, this conversation offers valuable insight into building strong internal partnerships that support compliance and business goals.

In this episode, David Hall, Chief Administrative Officer at Hall Benefits Law, speaks with Mark Beatty, Senior Vice President of Global Total Rewards at Paramount, about aligning compensation strategy with business objectives and compliance requirements. Mark shares his journey from a legal career to HR leadership and offers practical insights on executive compensation, regulatory challenges, and the lasting impact of mentorship. The discussion also touches on what it takes to build modern, effective total rewards programs in a fast-changing business environment.

This episode highlights how in-house legal and HR leaders can collaborate to navigate compliance, mitigate risk, and support business growth. David Hall speaks with Andrew Suesserman about building tech-enabled insurance solutions, managing compliance in a startup environment, and the importance of partnering with trusted advisors. The conversation also touches on emerging trends in risk management and the enduring value of strong relationships in a tech-driven world.

This episode explores how in-house legal and HR teams can form high-functioning partnerships to deliver better outcomes for organizations. Rich Sedory discusses building a legal department from scratch, managing compliance in a regulated manufacturing environment, and negotiating contracts that drive value. Special emphasis is placed on the collaborative efforts between legal and HR in navigating TPA and PBM negotiations. 

In this episode of In-House Counsel and HR Perspectives, host David Hall welcomes Tim Phillips, Chief Legal Officer at Habitat for Humanity International and General Counsel for the Navy SEALS Foundation. With a background that spans Naval Special Warfare, big law, and executive legal leadership at major nonprofits like the American Cancer Society, Tim shares a powerful narrative of service, strategy, and purpose.Tim opens up about his early days as a Navy SEAL, how his experiences shaped his fearless approach to legal challenges, and why he believes in the Jeffersonian ideal of the "citizen lawyer." From tax law to transformative nonprofit leadership, Tim discusses vendor negotiations, risk management, and building unified legal strategies for mission-driven organizations.Whether you're an in-house counsel, HR leader, or someone passionate about using your profession for good, this episode offers valuable insights into leadership, purpose, and the power of saying yes to the deep end.

This episode of the podcast focuses on the collaborative approach to employee benefit plan audits, emphasizing the importance of teamwork between CPAs, HR professionals, legal counsel, and finance departments. The conversation highlights common compliance challenges such as late remittances and eligible compensation errors, the impact of industry-specific workforce dynamics on benefit plan administration, and the critical role of plan design in mitigating risks. The discussion wraps up with key best practices for businesses to ensure smooth benefit plan audits and maintain regulatory compliance.