The Vanguard Network Releases New Video on the Evolving Role of the General Counsel

The Vanguard Network has released a new video, GC Plus: Organizations Want More Than Just a Good Lawyer, offering timely insight into how the expectations of General Counsel and Chief Legal Officers are rapidly changing.

In this conversation, Heather Fine, a leading advisor who helps organizations recruit senior legal leaders, explores the concept of the “GC Plus.” Today’s GCs are expected to bring far more than technical legal expertise. Leadership presence, emotional intelligence, fluency in government affairs and compliance, and a deep understanding of the business and industry are now central to success in the role.

The video was recorded during Vanguard Network's Forum for General Counsel on October 27, 2025, where GCs and CLOs come together for candid, off-the-record discussions in a confidential, peer-driven setting. Drawing on real-world observations from boardrooms and executive searches, Fine outlines what organizations are truly seeking in modern legal leaders and why the GC role continues to expand.

Watch the video here.

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