The AML Clinic Podcast
The AML Clinic Podcast is hosted by Michelle Clement, a former SRA AML Regulatory Manager who has audited hundreds of law firms and authored key SRA guidance now used across the profession.
This podcast delivers practical, actionable insight on anti-money laundering (AML), financial crime risk, and regulatory oversight. Each episode offers real-world examples, straight-talking analysis, and lessons from the blind spots regulators focus on, helping law firms and compliance teams understand not just the rules, but how regulators actually assess risk.
Designed for MLROs, COLPs, COFAs, compliance professionals, fee earners, and partners, the AML Clinic Podcast equips you to build defensible AML frameworks, make informed decisions, and stay ahead of enforcement trends. Whether you’re looking to improve firm-wide risk assessments, enhance client and matter-level diligence, or navigate SRA and FCA supervision, this podcast gives you the knowledge to act confidently and proactively.
The AML Clinic Podcast
Episode 8: Why Compliance Systems Fail - with Christian Hunt
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In this episode of The AML Clinic Podcast, Michelle Clement speaks with Christian Hunt, author of Human Risk, about why compliance failures in law firms are rarely caused by bad individuals and are more often the result of poorly designed systems.
They explore how behavioural science can improve AML and compliance outcomes, why traditional approaches like policies and training often fail, and how firms can better engage legal professionals in day-to-day compliance decision-making.
A practical conversation for AML, compliance and risk professionals working in or with law firms.