Legal Departments at the Leading Edge
HOW GENERAL COUNSEL ARE NAVIGATING AI, WORKFORCE, AND SUPPLY CHAIN RISK
NEW RESEARCH FROM ADB INSIGHTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LITERA
Legal Departments at the Leading Edge
Today’s General Counsel are expected to do more than manage legal risk; they’re helping their organizations navigate AI adoption, workforce transformation, geopolitical uncertainty, and supply chain disruption while enabling business growth.
To understand how legal leaders are responding, ADB Insights surveyed
92 senior legal executives at Fortune 1000-sized companies across the U.S. and Canada. The result is an original research report that explores where legal departments are confident, where governance is still maturing, and the practical steps organizations are taking to prepare for what’s next.
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what's inside the report
The report combines original survey findings with practical guidance from experienced legal leaders and industry experts, including:
- Original data and analysis from 92 senior legal executives
- Benchmarks on AI, workforce, and supply chain risk priorities
- Insights into how leading organizations are approaching governance and compliance
- Practical examples of strategies being used to strengthen resilience and reduce risk
- Dennis Garcia’s “10 Ps” framework” for making smarter, more confident risk decisions
- Best practices for AI compliance and legal technology adoption
Whether you’re leading legal, compliance, procurement, or enterprise risk initiatives, the report provides actionable perspectives to help inform your strategy.
ABOUT THE SURVEY
The research was conducted between March 23 and May 5, 2026 and includes responses from:
- Chief Legal Officers
- General Counsel
- Deputy General Counsel
- Associate and Assistant General Counsel
- Senior Counsel
Respondents are from Fortune 1000-sized organizations in the U.S. and Canada with $2.5 billion or more in annual revenue across sectors including financial services, energy, healthcare, technology, industrials, communications, utilities, real estate, and materials.
DOWNLOAD THE REPORT
See how senior legal leaders are preparing their organizations for an increasingly complex risk environment, and benchmark your own approach against peers.
You’ll receive:
Complete survey
findings & analysis
Practical guidance
on AI governance and compliance
Risk management insights
from leading General Counsel
Dennis Garcia's "10 Ps"
framework for strategic decision-making
Best practices
for evaluating legal technology and strengthening governance
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Frequently Asked Questions
The report was developed by ADB Insights in partnership with Litera and is based on original research conducted by ADB Insights in partnership with Empirical Intelligence.
Yes. The report is available at no cost upon submission of a short registration form.
Ninety-two senior legal executives—including General Counsel, Chief Legal Officers, and other senior in-house legal leaders—from Fortune 1000-sized organizations across the United States and Canada.
The report examines AI governance, workforce challenges, and supply chain risk and provides practical recommendations for strengthening legal operations and supporting enterprise resilience.