Analyst Report
The General Counsel Report 2025:
The Data Guardian in Chief
The General Counsel Report 2025 has arrived in full — complete with detailed insights from 34 general counsel and chief legal officers.
Produced by FTI Technology and Relativity with research from Ari Kaplan Advisors, this sixth annual report delves into the evolving role of in-house counsel and the latest challenges, trends, and best practices shaping legal departments in 2025.
For the first time, this year’s report also includes insights from a parallel quantitative study of over 200 general counsel across a dozen countries — offering a truly global perspective on the current state of in-house legal.
For the first time, this year’s report also includes insights from a parallel quantitative study of over 200 general counsel across a dozen countries — offering a truly global perspective on the current state of in-house legal.
Dive into the report for a deeper look at:
- The top risks and rising concerns around AI, data protection, ESG, and more
- How legal is stepping up as a strategic advisor and commercial ally
- The shifting risk landscapes reshaping corporate legal strategy
- How legal departments are embracing technology to improve efficiency and meet growing demands
- How 44% of legal teams are turning to generative AI to solve long-standing challenges and drive innovation
