Womble Perspectives

Curiosity at Work: Chris Douglas on Learning, Leadership, and Longevity

In this episode of Womble Perspectives, Chief Recruiting Officer Lori Patton sits down with partner Chris Douglas to explore her two-decade journey at the firm. Chris shares how her passion for learning shaped her path from litigation to leadership. About Chris Douglas [https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/people/christina-upton-douglas]

A Street Party That Feeds Thousands

What began as a backyard celebration now draws over a thousand people to support food insecurity in Middle Tennessee. Bill Ramsey takes us inside the evolution of “Ode to Otha” and why community leadership starts with showing up. Tickets: Ode to Otha [https://othaturner.com/] About the event: Ode to Otha: Bill Ramsey Honors Friend & Legendary Musician Otha Turner with Annual Charity Event [https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/insights/news-and-insights/ode-otha-bill-ramsey-honors-friend-legendary-musician-otha-turner-annual]

Food Safety, Data, and Your Dinner Plate

Food doesn’t travel a straight line from farm to fork, and when safety issues arise, tracing that journey can be challenging. In this episode, we break down FDA’s Food Traceability Rule, why it was created, and what it means for companies handling higher-risk foods. From past produce outbreaks to new recordkeeping expectations and the extended compliance timeline, we explore how traceability is evolving. And what businesses can do now to prepare for what’s ahead. Read the full article * From Farm to Fork: Understanding FDA’s Food Traceability [https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/insights/blogs/farm-fork-understanding-fdas-food-traceability] About the Author * Jennifer German [https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/people/jennifer-german]

Why Europe’s Anti-Corruption Directive Changes Everything for Global Companies

In April 2026, the European Union adopted a landmark Directive on Combating Corruption, creating the first harmonized criminal anti-corruption framework across all Member States. In this episode, we break down what the Directive does, how it expands corporate liability, why its jurisdictional reach matters for multinational companies, and how it goes further than the FCPA in critical ways. We also discuss why perceived shifts in U.S. enforcement do not justify scaling back compliance—and what companies should be doing now to prepare for the new European enforcement reality. Read the article * The EU’s New Anti-Corruption Directive—What it Means for Global Companies as FCPA Enforcement Shifts [https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/insights/alerts/eus-new-anti-corruption-directive-what-it-means-global-companies-fcpa-enforcement] About the authors * Luke Cass [https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/people/luke-cass] * Audrey N. Karman [https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/people/audrey-n-karman]

What Energy Companies Need to Know About Congressional Investigations

In this episode of Womble Perspectives, host Lee Van Voorhis is joined by Kristina Moore to discuss what companies—particularly in the energy and data center sectors—should know about Congressional investigations and oversight. Kristina draws on her extensive Capitol Hill experience to explain how these inquiries differ from traditional regulatory or enforcement actions, including the practical realities of subpoenas, privilege concerns, and political dynamics. The conversation covers current and potential oversight priorities in both the House and Senate, along with what executives and general counsel can do now to reduce risk and prepare.  About Kristina Moore [https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/kristina-moore] About Lee Van Voorhis [https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/people/lee-van-voorhis]