Board Presentation & Reporting Templates for General Counsel

Keep the board informed on COVID-19

COVID-19 has forced companies to rapidly make complex decisions, and general counsel are at the center of the effort, adopting the crucial role of crisis coordinator.

They serve to keep the board informed of these decisions and to keep a steady flow of communication between the board and senior executives.

Using this presentation guide, general counsel can align the board with the organization’s current phase of crisis recovery, track actions taken at each phase and help their organization prepare for the future.

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GCs struggle to provide a strategic perspective

In an era of increased legal complexity and rapidly evolving risk exposures, boards increasingly rely on general counsels (GCs) to play the role of strategic advisors; however, 56% of legal leaders feel ill-equipped to provide quick, risk-tolerance-aligned legal advice.

56% of legal and compliance leaders struggle to provide fast, risk-tolerance-aligned legal advice.

21% of general counsel time is spent supporting the board, acting as either the corporate secretary or a board advisor.

Present a streamlined narrative of risk exposures

Boards dealing with increasingly complex exposures and unfamiliar risks turn to GCs for quick, risk tolerance legal advice. Legal and compliance leaders must codify a framework to effectively uncover and communicate strategic, legal and reputational risks businesses must consider to make informed decisions that drive growth.

Strategic insights for general counsel

Gartner provides the research, insights and tools GCs need to create a framework that uncovers rapidly evolving risk exposures and establish protocols to effectively communicate a streamlined narrative of risks businesses face to inform corporate strategy and improve board performance

Board Presentation: 2020 DOJ Compliance Guidance

Use this board briefing to guide your organization through the 2020 update to the DOJ's Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs. Navigate these timely changes and increase compliance program effectiveness to meet regulatory expectations.

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Board Presentation: Corporate Culture

Deliver an effective board presentation on your company’s culture, primary drivers of a strong culture of integrity, and next steps for risk mitigation and management.

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Board Presentation: Privacy Failures

Facilitate a discussion with your C-suite and board during your presentation about vulnerabilities that might exist in your organization and learn seven steps you can take to prevent a privacy failure.

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