Episode 414 — A Conversation with Kilby Macfadden: Organizational Justice and the Future of Internal Investigations

In this episode of Corruption, Crime, and Compliance, Michael Volkov interviews Kilby Macfadden, J.D., CCEP, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel at KPMG LLP, where she serves as Head of Investigations overseeing complex ethics, compliance, and enterprise risk matters. Drawing on her extensive experience in government enforcement and corporate compliance, Kilby discusses the growing importance of organizational justice, building employee trust in internal reporting systems, and creating fair, transparent, and consistent investigation processes. The conversation explores evolving expectations from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding speak-up cultures, investigative independence, and accountability, while also examining practical strategies for compliance leaders seeking to strengthen culture and reduce organizational risk. Kilby also reflects on lessons from her prior leadership roles, offering insights into how organizations can align ethics, investigations, and culture to build more resilient compliance programs.











