The average tenure of a CEO is 10 years and, as such, many GCs are likely to face a CEO transition. However, surviving a new CEO is not a given. Hear from three former GCs about the challenges that GCs face when a new CEO, particularly an outside CEO, comes onboard, and what steps can and should be taken to adapt. More
While Covid-19 has been taking up a lot of discussion time in the boardroom in 2020, members are still in need of information and education on the company’s current and near future risks along with plans to mitigate risk. The majority of board members are not lawyers and, as such, it is the crucial role of the GC and the CCO to keep them informed about the events and issues that the company is facing. More
GCs often find themselves having to give legal advice that is not welcomed and are frequently criticized for impeding the business. Hear from former GCs about how, instead of just saying “no,” they proposed effective, lawful alternatives to accomplish business goals. More
Experience, stakeholders, the law, and pragmatism require the habitual involvement of the General Counsel at the corporate strategic, not merely the tactical and transactional, level. More
Knowing the key aspects of what CEOs value in their General Counsel will not only empower you but will accelerate your career. Build an effective and trusting business relationship with your CEO and board by reaching beyond your well-honed legal skills. Learn how to do that — and more — from the candid advice of former public company CEOs who have also served on the boards of both public and private companies. More
Many lawyers think that being an attorney makes it harder to get on a corporate board — truth or myth? Many think that being a woman or person of color is a “plus” for getting on a corporate board — truth or myth? The truth about board service applies to all career moves – it requires networking, skill and tenacity. This webinar debunks myths and discusses the truths behind getting and serving on a corporate board. More
This forum provides a unique opportunity to hear the perspectives of General Counsel who have worked in both public and private companies and a leading executive search consultant who places GCs in both settings. Learn the different skills CEOs and Boards look for in General Counsel in each setting and the pros and cons of working in them, including compensation and expectation differences. More
Every law department is on a journey to become more effective and efficient in how it delivers service that results in value to the customer — each with varying degrees of success. What distinguishes the better-than-good from the rest? Whether you are beginning your journey or further along, operate in a culture of support or challenges, this webinar provides the tools, talents and mindset needed to continuously improve and innovate to take your department to a higher level of performance. More
