Global Counsel Leaders’ Executive Director Leigh Dance has written, published and spoken extensively on many aspects of global legal services, at major global conferences and in business and legal industry publications worldwide, including The Wall Street Journal. Contact us if you would like to get the list of our extensive archive of past (we believe still insightful!) published articles.

Dance is author of Bright Ideas: Insights from Legal Luminaries Worldwide, a compilation of 23 original essays by leaders and influencers around the world.

She also writes frequently on issues for global In-House legal teams in Corporate Counsel.

Global Perspectives. Latest Thinking.

New Book: General Counsel in the 21st Century

General Counsel in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities Second Edition cover

Contact us to take advantage of a 15% discount

Edited by Global Counsel Leaders’ Executive Director E. Leigh Dance and  Chris Vaagt. Twelve insightful chapters from esteemed corporate legal leaders and subject matter experts on key areas for General Counsel now and in the next 5 years. The ESG chapter is written by Leigh Dance. 

We invited some of the best and the brightest in the legal sector to write chapters that give you perspectives, particulars, and practical insights. Most of the chapter topics are relevant to every General Counsel today. Click to see the Table of Contents and chapter contributors.

Published by Globe Law and Business, General Counsel in the 21st Century will give you valuable content along with lots of food for thought and application. You will find both new developments and classic challenges that are relevant to corporate legal leaders today, grouped as follows:

  • Part 1: Strategy and Structure (4 chapters)

  • Part 2: Leadership Skills for the General Counsel (5 chapters)

  • Part 3: Adding Value and Managing Change (3 chapters)

2023 ESG Report for Corporate Legal & Compliance Leaders

The 2023 ESG Report for Corporate Legal & Compliance Leaders spotlights different aspects of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) relevant to the General Counsel and their Legal & Compliance teams.

Twelve ESG practitioners and legal thought leaders provide insights on a specific ESG issue or opportunity in their commentaries. Commentaries include the CLO of Equitable Holdings, a UK FCA Board Member, the Chief ESG Officer of a Fortune 500 organization, and more.

Readers of this 3rd Annual ESG Report will take away both practical tips and thought-provoking considerations for contributing to sustainability in their organizations.

Order your Global Counsel Leaders’ 2023 ESG Report now for $100 by completing the form below and benefit from ongoing access to our ESG-related programs. Our members get the report free; visit our Membership page for more information.

50% of profits are donated to non-profits taking action on climate change and critical social issues. Last year, we donated $5,200.

“Global Counsel Leaders’ 2nd Annual ESG Report is a truly essential and timely resource for every in-house leader and private practitioner worldwide racing to understand and serve the needs of corporations and institutions to integrate real ESG into their culture, vision, strategy and operations.”

Paul Clements-Hunt
1 of 2 who coined the term ESG at the UN in 2004

ESG Report Order Form

The cost of the Annual Comprehensive ESG Report is discounted 30% from $100 to $70 USD (from November 14 - December 31,2023). Volume discounts are offered for distribution to 3 or more.

50% of profits from orders go to Environmental and Social-focused charitable organizations.

Complete the order form below. Upon receipt, we will send you an invoice to pay by credit card and on receipt of payment you will receive the report in PDF form.