The Ethics Experts

Episode 236 - Tom Hardin

Tom Hardin previously spent much of his career as a financial analyst in New York City. In 2008, as part of a cooperation agreement with the Department of Justice, Tom assisted the U.S. government in understanding how insider trading occurred in the financial services industry. Known as “Tipper X,” Tom became one of the most prolific informants in securities fraud history, helping to build over 20 of the 80+ individual criminal cases in “Operation Perfect Hedge,” a Wall Street house-cleaning campaign that morphed into the largest insider trading investigation of a generation. After resolving his case, Tom was invited by the FBI's New York City office to speak to their rookie agent class. He has since become a sought-after corporate trainer and speaker on a global scale, addressing issues related to compliance, conduct risk, and behavioral ethics based on his unique, first-hand experience. His memoir, Wired on Wall Street, will be published by Wiley in February 2026. Wired on Wall Street: https://www.tipperx.com/book [https://www.tipperx.com/book] Connect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tipperx/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tipperx/]

Episode 235 - Leah Marone

Leah Marone is a psychotherapist, Yale Clinical Instructor, and corporate mental wellness consultant with over 20 years of experience. A former Division 1 athlete, she specializes in high-achievers struggling with imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and performance anxiety. Leah has conducted over 20,000 therapy sessions and contributed to Psychology Today, Newsweek, and The Atlantic. She works with organizations on burnout prevention, boundary setting, and emotional intelligence. A sought-after speaker, Leah has presented her Support, Don’t Solve framework to leaders nationwide. Her book, Serial Fixer, releases this year, exploring the hidden patterns of over-functioning and how to break free. Order Leah's book here: https://www.serial-fixer.com/ [https://www.serial-fixer.com/]

Episode 234 - Ashley Kurien

Ashley Kurien is a Certified Fraud Examiner and criminal defense investigator who specializes in evidence-based interviewing and communication. She is the author of A Curious Mind: Mastering the Art of Investigative Conversations, which helps readers apply investigative techniques to build trust, ask better questions, and communicate more effectively in both professional and everyday life. Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleykurien [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleykurien]

Episode 233 - Michele Lee

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick Gallo welcomes Michele Lee. Michele C. Lee is a prominent figure in technology law, specializing in the intersection of online behavior and continually changing legal frameworks. Her expertise encompasses youth safety, privacy, artificial intelligence, and the evolving regulatory landscape governing online platforms. Lee's contributions have garnered significant recognition. She was distinguished as one of the "2023 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business" by the San Francisco Business Times, honored as the "2020 Woman Leader in Tech Law" by The Recorder, and recognized as a "2021 Thought Leader" by Corporate Counsel's Women, Influence, and Power in Law. Connect with Michele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-c-lee/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-c-lee/]

Episode 232 - Noreen Fierro

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Noreen Fierro. Noreen Fierro is Senior Vice President, Enterprise Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Principal Financial Group She joined Principal in 2022. Prior to joining Principal, Noreen has had a 30- year career in the financial services industry both in-house in legal and compliance roles and as outside counsel. Most recently, Noreen served as the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer at Guardian Life (2016-2021). Prior to her time at Guardian, Noreen spent 10 years at Prudential Financial in various senior compliance/legal roles. She started her career in private legal practice doing defense and regulatory work for large broker-dealers and insurance companies. Connect with Noreen on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/noreen-fierro-09a5228 [http://www.linkedin.com/in/noreen-fierro-09a5228]