Robyn Diaz on Purpose-Driven Legal Leadership at St. Jude

In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Robyn Diaz, EVP and Chief Legal Officer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, about leading a purpose-driven legal function in one of the world’s most mission-focused institutions.

They discuss:

• Building and scaling a modern legal function in a nonprofit healthcare environment
• Navigating complex regulatory, global, and geopolitical challenges
• Using data, legal operations, and cross-functional alignment to support institutional growth

Robyn shares her journey from healthcare consulting to leading legal at St. Jude, and how purpose, innovation, and adaptability shape her approach to leadership.

Tune in for an unfiltered conversation on modern legal leadership, global healthcare challenges, and the evolving role of in-house counsel in mission-led organizations.