Norm Eisen

Norm Eisen, an attorney and author, is an essential figure in the field of ethics and compliance. He has written extensively on the topics of corporate governance, ethics and compliance, and is the author of many books.

Eisen was born in Washington D.C. and educated at Harvard Law School. His legal practice is focused on providing counsel to corporations and non-profit organizations on matters of corporate governance and compliance. He is also a senior fellow at Brookings Institution, a think-tank, where he focuses on issues of campaign finance, foreign corruption and money laundering.

Eisen began his career as a civil rights lawyer, working on matters of minority rights, public education and fair housing. After moving to the corporate world, he worked as the Chief White House Ethics Lawyer during the Obama Administration. During his time in the White House, he developed the administration’s policy on ethics and compliance and was instrumental in devising the rules, regulations and procedures surrounding conflict of interest.

Throughout his career, Eisen has written a number of books and articles on corporate governance, compliance and ethics. His first book, Books, Jewish Values, and Corporate America: A Guide to Ethical and Responsible Business Practices, was published in 2012 and focused on ethical behavior in the corporate world. In 2012, Eisen released Compliance Officer’s Handbook: A Concise Guide to Effective Corporate Governance and Compliance, a comprehensive handbook for corporate officers and compliances. The handbook provides detailed information about creating an effective compliance program and covers topics such as corporate liability, regulatory requirements, ethics and whistleblowing.

In 2013, Eisen authored The Politics of Presidential Appointments: A Memoir of the Obama White House, a book that detailed Eisen's experience in the Obama administration. The book was featured in three international best-seller lists in 2016, and the book examines the complexities of the appointment process while offering insight into the politics of presidential appointments.

In 2014, Eisen released The New Corporate Governance in Theory and Practice, a comprehensive guide to understanding the new corporate governance. The book covers topics such as corporate governance structures, compliance and ethics, monitoring, risk management and stakeholder engagement. It is used as a reference by corporations and law practitioners, offering tactics and legal strategies to help organizations hone their corporate governance skills.

For more than a decade, Eisen has been a leader and innovator in the field of ethics and compliance. His books provide readers with a deep understanding of the complexity of corporate governance and the importance of compliance. He is an invaluable resource for those wishing to understand the role of corporate compliance and ethics in the modern business world.