Not so long ago general counsel often found themselves shut out of business decisions. You’re too focused on risk, they were told. Things have gotten riskier since then, and in
this issue of Today’s General Counsel, some risks — and the opportunities they create for legal officers who focus on them — are the subject of an article about the evolving role
of the GC/Chief Legal Officer, by Bobby Balachandran. He highlights the new corporate reality in which the GC/CLO has become a key figure in formulating and implementing
business strategy, largely because that office has responsibility for managing legal governance, risk and compliance efforts.
