Bindu Cudjoe has spun a passion for transactions and deal-making into a rewarding career in the banking industry.

Starting out in private practice negotiating deals for banks, she later transitioned in house joining BMO Bank in a variety of roles. Today, she is the Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Canadian Western Bank.

Tapped as a finalist for Female Trailblazer of the Year by Canadian Lawyer Magazine and named a Leading Lawyer Under 40 by Lexpert, she is known for a curiosity and optimism she brings to the legal function.

It’s a dynamic combination that energizes those who work with her and imbues collaborative efforts with an unbridled sense of creativity.

We discuss:

- Why legal should aim for incremental innovation rather than invention

- Embracing curiosity and optimism

- How to foster the right attitude toward risk taking

- Building an educational program for female lawyers looking to advance their careers

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