On the latest episode of the Governance Matters podcast, senior reporter Natalie Bannerman takes a closer look at the standout moments and major themes emerging from the 2025 awards season. In a series of conversations with prominent governance leaders, we explore how the industry is evolving and what continues to set the Corporate Governance Awards apart as a benchmark of excellence. 

Guests include: 

• Brian Breheny, partner at Skadden 
• John Kim, assistant corporate secretary and lead counsel at General Motors 
• Lori Zyskowski, partner at Gibson Dunn 
• Kevin Bohl, senior vice president, deputy general counsel and assistant corporate secretary at Ventas 
• Fernando Contreras, VP, chief compliance officer & corporate secretary at Baker Hughes 
• Jeffrey Lipschutz, senior director, associate general counsel & assistant secretary at Sallie Mae 
• Tricia Hammons, director of governance & legal services, assistant corporate secretary at Murphy Oil 
• Hope Mehlman, chief legal and corporate affairs officer at Ally 

Across these conversations, they share their perspectives on the trends shaping governance today, from shifting regulatory expectations to the increasing importance of transparency, technology and stakeholder engagement. They also reflect on what makes the awards particularly meaningful for governance professionals: the opportunity to celebrate innovation, spotlight best practices and recognize the teams driving impactful change within their organizations.  

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