
Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen
"Behind the Screens" is a podcast that brings you up close and personal with the people in the background screening industry. Hosted by Les Rosen, each episode features in-depth, human-interest interviews with a diverse range of guests—including business executives, employees with extensive screening experience, vendors who serve the industry, and legal and compliance experts.
These conversations dive into the personal stories and insights of those who know the industry best, offering a fresh perspective on the people driving background screening. Whether you are part of the industry or just curious, "Behind the Screens" delivers authentic, non-marketing-focused stories from the world of background checks.
Your host: Les Rosen is an Attorney, former owner of a screening firm, the chair of the steering committee that founded PBSA and the first co-chair of PBSA, as well as author of the "Safe Hiring Manual," and frequent presenter nationwide.
According to attorney and industry veteran Vince Pascarella, "For those of you who don't know, Les Rosen was the chief architect of the PBSA predecessor NAPBS, and its first Chair and unofficial Executive Director. Simply put, no Les Rosen then, no PBSA today."
For more information, see: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesterrosen/
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Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen
Episode 32: The Original Screening Attorney: Lessons from 40+ Years in the Legal Trenches with Larry Henry
What if the unsung architect of your industry was never after the spotlight—just the truth? In this episode of Behind the Screens, I sit down with Larry Henry—the very first lawyer dedicated to background screening compliance under the FCRA, dating back to 1981.
Who was defending FCRA compliance before most of us knew what that even meant. From military courtrooms to national legislation, Larry didn’t just witness the evolution of screening law—he helped write it. From defending class action lawsuits to helping found PBSA, Larry’s impact on our industry is both foundational and enduring. You’ll hear how a courtroom warrior with over 2,000 military defense cases under his belt became an irreplaceable pillar in our profession.
This conversation isn’t just a walk through history—it’s a playbook on legal grit, industry evolution, and staying true to your mission. If you care about accuracy, compliance, and justice in background screening, this is one episode you can’t afford to miss.
Pro Conversation You don’t want to miss!
1. From Army Courtrooms to Background Screening Law
2. Changing the Law—And an Industry
3. Lessons From the Courtroom
4. Legacy, Leadership & Life Off the Clock
Larry Henry’s story is one of purpose meeting opportunity, and of blazing a trail where none existed before. His journey from courtroom to compliance hall-of-famer is a roadmap for anyone hoping to make a lasting impact in the background screening space. If you took something away from this episode—and I know you did—please remember to rate, follow, and review the podcast on your favorite platform. Your feedback keeps us going and helps others discover the insights that matter.
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