Ann Kappler - Prudential Financial: Becoming the Voice of the Company

Ann Kappler’s first passion was theatre. But while pursuing acting, a day job as a paralegal sparked a new interest: law. At Jenner & Block, she worked with insurance agent trade association clients, which led to two Supreme Court arguments. After accepting a position as Deputy General Counsel at Fannie Mae, she discovered a love for the strategy and people management aspects of in-house work. Currently, she is the Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Prudential Financial . We discussed: - The advantages to working in-house versus a law firm - Speaking for the company on external affairs and public policy - Advocating for DEI and issues concerning financial stability - Managing a hybrid workforce - The importance of persuasion skills *Hear more stories by subscribing to Innovative Legal Leadership on** Apple Podcasts**, **Spotify**, or any podcast platform.* *Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Innovative Legal Leadership in your favorite podcast player.*