General counsel (GC) must guide their organizations through complexity and uncertainty, while equipping leaders with the understanding and confidence to invest in and execute on strategy. In 2026, GC will shoulder the primary responsibility for managing three distinct forms of uncertainty and complexity.

Use the following insights to set your vision and functional objectives for the year ahead.

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Build a future-ready board
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Evolve general counsel role
3
Build the AI-integrated function

PRIORITY 1

Build a future-ready board

GC must create board processes and information flows that match today’s speed of disruption and change.

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