2022 marks a turning point for the general counsel role that has been around for over 40 years. The last 12 months show that we need a new leadership model for legal. Our industry has now seen (a) unprecedented levels of labor mobility, burnout and resignation (see my last article here), (b) frenzied investments in the billions of dollars to transform legal practice through technology, and (c) heavy pressure from boards and investors to demonstrate efficient growth through uncertain economic and political environments as valuations swing. The modern GC faces these challenges with a measured approach perfectly balancing their proven strengths with a more effective blueprint for success.