Leveraging the GC: How the Right General Counsel Can Enhance Board Oversight

Research Report from BarkerGilmore and Corporate Board Member identifies growing GC expectations from board.

Like many key roles in the C-suite, the role of the General Counsel has been elevated in the past decade, from purveyor of legal advice to one of strategic counsel. With the proliferation of risks today, the GC plays a crucial role in providing the board with the information they need to fulfill their duty of care.

A January 2022 study of public company board members found that 75% prefer their GCs express views on business strategy and actively participate in strategic planning in addition to core responsibilities as legal counselor and manager of legal risk, though only about 65% reported receiving this support.

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