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How to Advance Your Compliance Career
Companies and businesses across every industry are contending with multiple factors that affect their compliance and the need for risk management. New privacy regulations that have global reach and unprecedented ransomware and cyber attacks are part of the cause. The considerable portion of the population working remotely for nearly two years due to the pandemic is also a factor. Compliance and risk management are at the forefront of organizations’ plans and procedures, putting your compliance career in high demand.
Why Risk Managers are Rushing to Earn Advanced Legal Degrees
The online MLS program at Seattle University prepares graduates to confidently navigate complex regulatory scenarios with a functional knowledge of the law, helping them become industry leaders takes extensive training and preparation to ensure proper compliance with occupational and state regulations. When it comes to management roles and qualifications, an advanced compliance degree plays a key role.
Seattle U Graduates Share Their Stories
When three recent graduates gathered to talk about their experiences of the Seattle U Law online Master of Legal Studies in Compliance and Risk Management program, it didn’t take long for them to establish what they have in common. All received significant raises and promotions, even before graduating from the program!
Risk Management and Climate Change
We spoke with Professor Holly Stout, JD, LLM, a climate change expert and scholar, to hear more about her experience working directly with climate change programs and policy. Prof. Stout teaches regulatory compliance in the online Master of Legal Studies in Compliance and Risk Management program.
Have You Asked Your Employer About Tuition Reimbursement?
It is common for employers to offer employees access to learning programs to build skills, legal expertise, and industry knowledge. As a prospective student you should understand tuition reimbursement options and be willing to make a case for your employer funding your work in the online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) in Compliance and Risk Management program.
Three Questions for Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Compliance Program
Seattle U Law faculty member Professor Frank DiMarino, JD, LL.M., served as an assistant United States attorney for 18 years, presenting cases before the U.S. District and Appeals Courts while prosecuting corporations and individuals for crimes such as wire and bank fraud, money laundering, embezzlement, and tax evasion. Professor DiMarino oversaw corporate compliance programs as part of criminal sentences under the United States Sentencing Guidelines.
How an Online Master of Legal Studies Can Advance Your Career in Compliance and Risk Management
At the end of her first year in Seattle U Law’s online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) in Compliance and Risk Management program, student Christian Kennedy is already seeing results at work. Her senior leadership sees them, too.
How to Finance your MLS Degree in Compliance & Risk Management
You recognize the value of Seattle U Law’s Master of Legal Studies in Compliance and Risk Management—but do you know how to pay for it? There are a number of financial aid resources available, and our team can help you determine the best plan for your situation.
Components of Effective Compliance Programs Through the Lens of the DOJ
You can hear about the chief components of an effective program and our MLS program in a webinar with Seattle U Law faculty member Frank DiMarino. Professor DiMarino, JD, LL.M., served as an assistant United States attorney for 18 years, presenting cases before the U.S. District and Appeals Courts while prosecuting corporations and individuals for crimes such as wire and bank fraud, money laundering, embezzlement, and tax evasion. Professor DiMarino oversaw corporate compliance programs as part of criminal sentences under the United States Sentencing Guidelines.
Beyond ‘Checking the Box’: Cultivating a Culture of Compliance
We spoke with Tanner, who received her JD from Seattle University School of Law, to learn more about this and other innovative approaches to compliance. Tanner is the director of integrity and compliance learning and senior corporate counsel at Microsoft. Also, she is a faculty member in Seattle U Law’s Master of Legal Studies in Compliance and Risk Management program.