Enterprise Risk Management for General Counsel: Legal Strategies to Anticipate, Mitigate, and Lead

This program will cover the evolving role of General Counsel in building, leading, and communicating enterprise risk management (ERM) strategies that safeguard business value and strengthen board confidence. From cyber threats and regulatory investigations to supply chain disruption and AI adoption, today's GCs face risks that are complex, fast-moving, and enterprise-wide.

This program will benefit General Counsel, Chief Legal Officers, and in-house legal leaders seeking actionable tools to anticipate emerging risks, drive cross-functional collaboration, and elevate the legal department as a strategic partner in enterprise value protection.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Identify the top enterprise risks facing organizations today - including cyber, AI, supply chain, and reputational challenges - and assess their legal implications
2. Prepare stakeholder interview strategies to surface hidden risks across business units and translate them into actionable legal insights
3. Discuss how to build and maintain a risk registry, including scoring, categorization, and mitigation tracking that resonates with executive teams and boards
4. Predict how emerging legal, regulatory, and technology trends (e.g., generative AI, ESG, data privacy) will impact enterprise risk portfolios
5. Develop concise, board-ready communication methods that align ERM with corporate strategy and shareholder expectations