General counsel have taken on significantly more responsibility since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and amid the current climate concerning social justice matters, solidifying their role as a critical business partner, a recent study on corporate legal departments found.
Conducted by global business advisory firm FTI Consulting, in partnership with software provider Relativity, “The General Counsel Report 2021: Rising to Today’s Challenges and Building Resilience for the Future” found most chief legal officers across a wide variety of industries are experiencing moderate to significant difficulties in navigating today’s top challenges, including widely dispersed workforces and tackling diversity, equity, and inclusion matters.
