Morrison & Foerster’s new global study, titled “In the Face of Complexity and Change, the Time to Lead Is Now”, reveals that General Counsel want to be evaluated based on how effectively they protect their companies from risk and reputational damage. As globalization and technological transformation progress, risks are on the rise. As a result, GCs are embracing a more proactive role in protecting their companies and managing these risks. In this authored article for Corporate Compliance Insights, MoFo’s Europe managing partner, Paul Friedman, provides insights into MoFo’s now global research, and how GCs can succeed in protecting their company’s reputation while enabling commercial strategies.