The Vanguard Network Releases 2025 Senior In-House Counsel Exchange Annual Report

The Vanguard Network has released its 2025 Senior In-House Counsel Exchange Annual Report, a comprehensive synthesis of insights from a year of confidential, peer-driven exchanges among senior in-house legal leaders.

The report captures how senior in-house counsel navigated one of the most complex operating environments in recent memory, marked by political volatility, shifting Executive Orders, rising AI adoption, geopolitical risk, heightened board expectations, and persistent pressures around talent, burnout, and budgets. It highlights the expanding role of senior in-house counsel as enterprise risk integrators, strategic advisors, and culture carriers.

Designed as a practical reference, the report includes an executive summary, a detailed subject index, and topic-based chapters covering AI governance, executive security, regulatory change, outside counsel strategy, leadership presence, and sustainable performance. Each section distills real-world insights, peer-tested practices, and session references for deeper exploration.

The 2025 report offers both perspective and practical guidance for senior in-house counsel preparing for the challenges ahead and sets the stage for continued peer exchange in 2026.

To download the full report, click here.

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The Vanguard Network is a leadership community and advisory platform that helps senior executives sharpen foresight, strengthen performance, and achieve impact. Through forums, exchanges, and programs, Vanguard convenes leaders across industries to share challenges and solutions in a confidential, collaborative setting.