Dean Val Myteberi spoke to LLM Guide on the role of the general counsel which has evolved: “They play a more sophisticated role in businesses, counseling executives in strategic meetings and pre-empting problems to inform decisions. This new scope offers enormous opportunities for lawyers to really have a seat at the table and be seen as creative leaders and business decision-makers at the highest levels.”

She says many in-house attorneys are attracted by the opportunity to be exposed to a unique set of challenges. “Now more than ever, in-house lawyers have to wear many hats; they have to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers who can troubleshoot business and legal risks and fix problems before they occur. It’s exactly what many lawyers are looking for.”