Companies will face more scrutiny than ever in 2020. Investors require strong, predictable growth and increasingly value environmental leadership. Employees and consumers seek companies that exhibit social awareness. There is heightened economic, geopolitical and legal uncertainty with increased questions about the role of the corporation in society.

General counsel must help executives and directors understand changing expectations of firm behavior. It is the GC’s job to ensure that management builds these expectations into strategic planning and that directors can fulfill their duty of care and oversee critical corporate decisions.

Social and Governance Issues for 2020