ALB CONVERSATIONS: Lynette Ooi, Head of Legal, APAC & MEA, Paypal
Lynette Ooi is head of legal, APAC & MEA at global online payments giant PayPal, a role she has held since April last year. Having started her career at law firms Simmons & Simmons and Allen & Gledhill, she moved in-house to…
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: Adam Au, General Counsel, Toys"R"Us Asia
Adam Au, general counsel at Toys"R"Us Asia, talks about how a good in-house counsel can fashion the role in ways specific to the company, why he prizes team members who demonstrate original thinking and a willingness to revamp how the department operates, and what he does to stay up to date with emerging legal trends and technologies.
ALB CONVERSATIONS: Keiko Minami, Head of Legal, APAC & ANZ, Darktrace
Keiko Minami, head of legal for APAC & ANZ at cybersecurity firm Darktrace, talks about how her career journey so far has been a “profound and interesting adventure,” what the secret sauce is for a high-performing team, and why thinking in the shoes of someone she aspires to be helps her get through difficult situations.
ALB CONVERSATIONS: John McLean, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer, Vistra
John McLean, general counsel and chief legal officer of Vistra, talks about why businesses should focus on being both smart and healthy, what particular qualities he looks for in the lawyers he hires, and how he is determined to “enjoy every sandwich.”
ALB Conversations: Ryan Chung, Head of Legal for Southeast Asia, Klook
Ryan Chung, head of legal for Southeast Asia at online travel agency Klook, talks about why the one lesson that’s stuck with him through his career is the value of empathy; how he greatly values external lawyers who have a genuine interest in the company and are invested in its success; and why people don’t quit bad jobs, only bad managers.
ALB CONVERSATIONS: Penny Koo, general counsel and company secretary, AIA Singapore
Penny Koo, general counsel and company secretary of AIA Singapore, talks about why having a team with diverse talent is a strategy she espouses, how she uses the rock-pebble-sand approach to ascertain her priorities, and why all advice—no matter how sound and accurate it is—needs to be concise and compelling.