ALB CONVERSATIONS: Chetan Chopra, Trukker
Chetan Chopra is group general counsel at UAE-headquartered logistics company Trukker. He brings over 18 years of diverse legal experience, having navigated through various sectors including e-commerce, technology, FMCG, and…
ALB Conversations: Elizabeth Kong, 3M
Elizabeth Kong, Asia general counsel for three of 3M's largest business verticals, talks about how her days are as unpredictable as Forrest Gump's box of chocolates, why thinking like a business leader who "happens to have a solid grounding in law" is crucial, and what makes 3M a place where you might hit a 40-year veteran if you throw a stone.
ALB CONVERSATIONS: Lynette Ooi, Head of Legal, APAC & MEA, Paypal
Lynette Ooi, head of legal, APAC & MEA, at PayPal, talks about effective GCs' ability to balance strategic and detailed thinking, the need for adaptable lawyers in today's dynamic legal landscape, and the importance of finding one's purpose when designing a legal career.
ALB CONVERSATIONS: Anna Quah, UPS
Anna Quah, vice-president, legal, Asia-Pacific at UPS, talks about how she became “general counsel by accident,” why opening her inbox sometimes feels like opening a box of chocolates, and why those considering a career in law need to ensure they enjoy the taste of coffee.
ALB Conversations: Devina A Sormin, Head Counsel, AC Ventures
Devina A Sormin, head counsel at Indonesia’s AC Ventures, talks about why her purpose is to ensure her team can achieve more collectively than any single individual could alone, how legal professionals can adapt to the increasing focus on sustainability and impact investment, and what single element can lay the groundwork for organisational success and employee satisfaction.
ALB Conversations: Edward Tung, Head of Legal and Compliance, ORI Capital
Edward Tung, head of legal and compliance at ORI Capital, talks about how his journey began in the realm of infectious diseases, why developing a broad skillset is critical for young lawyers looking to make a mark in in-house roles, and how authenticity fosters trust, promotes genuine connections, and drives innovation.
ALB Conversations: Anom Sedayu, Vice-President Legal, PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Anom Sedayu, Vice-President Legal at PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero), talks about how risk is not limited to just legal risk, why general counsel need to be more sensitive to their company's day-to-day operations, and what trend will have the biggest impact on in-house roles going forward.
ALB CONVERSATIONS: Surabhi Madan, Senior Director and Global Legal Counsel, ASM
Surabhi Madan, senior director and global legal counsel of ASM, talks about how a culture of fear of making errors hinders independent thinking, why she looks to hire lawyers who can think like engineers, and what areas of expertise she wishes law firms had.
ALB CONVERSATIONS: Alex Liam, Head of Legal, YTL PowerSeraya
Alex Liam, head of legal, data protection officer and company secretary at Singaporean utility YTL PowerSeraya, talks about his experience leading during challenging times, why it is important to be decisive to move things forward, and how he is looking to always stay grounded.
ALB Conversations: Yi Wong, General Counsel, Lum Chang Holdings
Yi Wong, general counsel of real-estate management company Lum Chang Holdings, talks about why walking the talk is better than putting up posters along the corridor, adopting a proactive instead of reactive approach to compliance, and why he prefers law firms that serve as a “one-stop shop.”