The role of the general counsel has evolved well beyond the role of chief legal officer, to include becoming a strategic and operational business adviser to the CEO, CFO, and the board. This access to the corner office raises the key question of “what’s next” for many general counsels.  This interactive session will discuss the potential pathways forward for general counsels and how to prepare for the next steps. 

 

This workgroup session will delve into the general counsel’s increasing role as corporate culture influencers, including how to foster an environment of engagement, collaboration, and retention across all multi-generational teams; what it takes to attract and retain the younger generation of workers, and how to promote diversity and inclusion within the organization.

Speakers:

David Foley, Managing Counsel, Legal Shared Services, Centrica

Nick Havers, Senior Assistant General Counsel, Marsh & McLennan Companies

Anna Thomas, Head of Legal, Direct Line Group