General Counsel events


Taylor Root hosts more than 100 events annually from our network of international locations.

From seminars, workshops and webinars to boardroom lunches and roundtable events, we are dedicated to sharing expertise and insights with our clients, including in-house counsel, professional advisers, directors and executive management.

past general counsel events

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General Counsel in asset management: legal leadership amid AI, innovation and geopolitical risk

  • Wed, 2 July 2025 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Our annual General Counsel in asset management breakfast was led by Nian Lala, General Counsel at Pictet Asset Management, who shared his perspective on the evolving challenges and opportunities facing legal teams in the sector. Our roundtables are designed to foster open, off-the-record dialogue among peers, offering a chance to share ideas and gain insight […]
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General Counsel workshop: empowering women in law – leadership strategies for success

  • Wed, 11 June 2025 8:30 am – 10:30 am
What are the most effective leadership strategies for women in law? We hosted a powerful and practical session for General Counsel women working in heavy industry and boost your confidence, presence and influence. Led by Anna Smyth, Executive Coach, and Paula Mitchell, Co-Founder, The Condor Collective, and hosted by Taylor Root legal recruitment experts Georgia […]
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The role of General Counsel in cybersecurity: preparing, protecting and responding

  • Thu, 27 March 2025 8:30 am – 10:30 am
How can General Counsel navigate their role in managing cybersecurity risks and responding to data breaches? We were delighted to host another roundtable, aimed at legal leaders in the technology sector. The session explored how General Counsel can effectively prepare for cybersecurity threats, protect their organisations and respond during an incident. We also examined the […]
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General Counsel in insurance roundtable: navigating the evolving regulatory landscape

  • Wed, 19 March 2025 8:30 am – 10:30 am
We hosted our second breakfast for legal leaders in the insurance sector in Moorgate, London. Led by Charlotte Firth, Chief Commercial Counsel at Marsh & Mercer, and hosted by the Taylor Root in-house legal recruitment experts Nikki Newton, Emma Coulter, Maame Eshun and Karolina Mikulicz-Church, our session explored: If you would like to attend our […]
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International Women’s Day webinar: breaking down boardroom barriers – navigating your NED journey  

  • Fri, 7 March 2025 9:00 am – 10:00 am
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Taylor Root (as part of The SR Group) hosted a webinar focused on helping women navigate the path to becoming a Non-Executive Director (NED). Stepping into a boardroom role can be a challenging journey, hindered by limited opportunities, self-doubt and a complex recruitment process. As independent voices on a company’s […]