Senior executives encounter not only organisational crises but also deeply personal challenges that affect both themselves and their teams - such as the sudden loss of a colleague or unexpected life events. This session equips leaders with the mindset, tools, and strategies to navigate both professional and personal crises with resilience, empathy, and clear-headed decision-making. 

What if the most powerful leadership tool isn't having the answer, but holding multiple truths at once? This session explores how exceptional general counsels operate like diplomats - not by choosing between conviction and curiosity, but by inhabiting both simultaneously. We'll examine how shifting fluidly between perspectives (your own truth, theirs, the observer's view, the system's logic) doesn't dilute your position - it sharpens it. In addition, how the leaders who can do this under pressure don't just resolve conflict; they reshape what's possible

As AI, LegalTech, and data-driven insights transform the legal landscape, in-house teams must evolve to stay strategic and impactful. This session explores how to build a future-ready legal team - rethinking hiring and training, leveraging technology, and using data to demonstrate measurable value. Learn practical strategies to elevate your team’s influence, showcase ROI, and position Legal as a trusted driver of business outcomes.

What’s next for you - and how will you know when you’ve found it? In a world where lives will stretch across a century and roles evolve faster than ever, today’s General Counsel must think beyond the next job title. Our panel of seasoned GCs will discuss what it means to be a truly rounded General Counsel. We’ll dive into the skills, mindset, and personal clarity needed to thrive in the next phase of your career - and to deliver what your organisation really needs from its most trusted counsel.