General Counsel Report Unpacks Key Legal Trends—Webinar

The role of the general counsel is undergoing a fundamental transformation as legal departments are asked to balance traditional risk management with a new mandate for technological innovation. The pressure to integrate sophisticated technology roadmaps while navigating a volatile regulatory environment has never been higher.

In a recent webinar with Today’s General Counsel, a panel of industry veterans shared exclusive findings from a key piece of research. The session, “The Seventh Annual General Counsel Report,” identifies the critical operational shifts required to maintain a competitive edge. The webinar featured insights from leaders at FTI Consulting, Ari Kaplan Advisors, Relativity, and Cox Media Group.

The strategic deployment of generative AI was a primary focus of the discussion. The panel highlighted that while adoption is rising, the real differentiator is how departments align these tools with overarching business goals. By moving beyond ad-hoc experimentation and toward comprehensive technology roadmaps, legal leaders can transform their departments from cost centers into drivers of corporate efficiency.

The session also outlines the increasing complexity of managing global regulatory shifts. Modern legal operations require a seamless blend of policy expertise and technical capability to ensure that data privacy and discovery obligations are met without slowing down the speed of business. The consensus is that the GCs of 2026 must be as fluent in digital strategy as they are in legal precedent.

Key takeaways from the session:

• 2026 benchmarks: Explore the key findings from the report and how your department compares to industry peers.
• AI integration roadmaps: Practical strategies for moving generative AI from a pilot phase to a core component of legal operations and discovery.
• Balancing risk and innovation: How to implement agile technology policies that protect the organization while fostering a culture of innovation.

Watch the full recording to learn how to position your legal department for success.