Cynthia Dow

Cynthia Dow

July 25, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

More Women Than Ever Before in General Counsel Role at Fortune 500 Cos.

Alongside improvements to the candidate pool, the increased focus on diversity and inclusion means we are set to see a continuation of the trend of women being hired into the top legal job.

By Cynthia Dow, Russell Reynolds Associates

6 minute read

July 06, 2017 | Inside Counsel

De-risking Your Next GC Appointment: The Five Key Personality Factors for Success in the Role

Rapid technological change, rising globalization, and an increasingly intense and far-reaching regulatory environment continue to disrupt business models…

By Cynthia Dow

5 minute read

July 05, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

De-risking Your Next GC Appointment: The Five Key Personality Factors for Success in the Role

What differentiates GCs who will succeed in today's unpredictable business climate from those who will not? In addition to the traditional considerations of skill set and motivation, five personality factors will decide whether your next GC can influence strategy, steer the ship through crisis situations, and ultimately have a positive impact on your company's bottom line.

By Cynthia Dow

10 minute read