In a discussion titled "Women Leading the Law," respected longtime General Counsel Suzanne Rich Folsom observes that in today's world of complex issues and global challenges the expanding role of the general counsel means that it is not enough to be a good lawyer; you must also be a good business person.
"It's about being a business leader, a member of the senior leadership team and advisor to the board. And it's also about comprehensive and long-term thinking across legal, regulatory, and risk areas of the business," SuzanneRich Folsom explains.
