GC Forum: Risk Governance in an Evolving Legal Landscape

While the pace of new federal regulation has slowed, the general counsel's job has not become easier. Instead, risk is emerging through reinterpretation of existing laws, shifting enforcement priorities, state-level action, heightened scrutiny of AI claims, and rising expectations from boards and stakeholders.

• How to balance AI governance with AI enablement, and avoid “AI-washing” risk

• Managing professional responsibility and credibility in the age of generative AI

• Helping boards navigate uncertainty when rules are still evolving

• Supporting first-time directors in moments of crisis or ambiguity

• Positioning the GC as a strategic partner — and future board candidate

Designed for sitting general counsel, senior legal leaders, and directors, this session will emphasize practical takeaways, real-world examples, and boardroom-ready insights. Participants can expect a direct, thoughtful discussion grounded in experience, not slides or theory.

If you are navigating regulatory ambiguity, increased scrutiny, or evolving board expectations, this conversation is intended to help you sharpen judgment, strengthen board relationships, and focus your time where it matters most.

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Chief Client Officer, Baker Botts

Catherine Zinn

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Catherine has earned her reputation as a top influencer in the technology sector by advising high growth companies, connecting entrepreneurs to capital and liaising with executives from the largest companies in the world to form partnerships, consortia, advisory boards and other initiatives to drive innovation...

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This program is part of our Women's General Counsel cohort, but all senior GCs, CLOs, and board-serving legal leaders are welcome to attend.

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