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The role of General Counsel – resilience required

Tackling everything that the modern workplace can throw at you is a real challenge if you’re the GC.

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Recruiting lawyers into your in house team / Leading the team on 02/09/2025

Recruiting lawyers into your in-house team

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19Sep 2025

Have your say: In-House legal community survey

Have your voice heard and help us build a stronger, more connected in-house legal community.

23Jul 2025

Webinar report: The Secret Life of Boards

This webinar with Joy Harcup and Helen Hopper explored how boardroom dynamics shape decision-making. Read the summary here.

11Jun 2025

Leadership in Law: 2025 Inclusivity, Insights, Innovation

We are delighted to spotlight Leadership in Law 2025 - a one-day conference that brings together the legal industry’s most forward-thinking minds to address the evolving demands of leadership, inclusion and innovation in law.

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08Oct 2025