Bindu Cudjoe - Canadian Western Bank: Aiming for Incremental Innovation

Bindu Cudjoe has spun a passion for transactions and deal-making into a rewarding career in the banking industry. Starting out in private practice negotiating deals for banks, she later transitioned in house joining BMO Bank in a variety of roles. Today, she is the Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Canadian Western Bank. Tapped as a finalist for Female Trailblazer of the Year by Canadian Lawyer Magazine and named a Leading Lawyer Under 40 by Lexpert, she is known for a curiosity and optimism she brings to the legal function. It’s a dynamic combination that energizes those who work with her and imbues collaborative efforts with an unbridled sense of creativity. We discuss: - Why legal should aim for incremental innovation rather than invention - Embracing curiosity and optimism - How to foster the right attitude toward risk taking - Building an educational program for female lawyers looking to advance their careers *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.*