The Language of Business for Legal Leaders
In-house counsel today face a challenge and an opportunity. To truly influence outcomes, protect the enterprise, and accelerate growth, legal leaders must do more than “speak law.” They must speak the language of business. From the boardroom to the sales floor, from product roadmaps to people strategy, the ability to translate legal expertise into strategic business communication is what separates trusted advisors from tactical responders.
Our Language of Business guides are built for GCs and in-house teams ready to elevate their influence. Each resource explores how legal leaders can adapt their voice to key executive conversations, whether with the CEO, CRO, CFO, CTO, CMO, or CHRO, so that legal is not just heard, but sought out as a driver of growth, resilience, and innovation.
For GCs in complex teams:
speaking the language of business:
Why It matters for in-house Counsel
Built for Legal Leaders ready to speak the language of business and drive strategic impact
FOR meetings with the CEO and board:
Strategic language for in-house counsel:
Enhancing executive Alignment through Communication
Built for Legal Leaders who want to increase their strategic influence, communicate effectively with CEO and board, and become trusted partners in executive decision-making.
For conversations with the cro/head of sales:
Strategic Communication Between Legal and Sales: Why Language Matters for In-House Counsel
This is a Built for Legal Leaders who want to increase their strategic influence, partner effectively with Sales leadership, and drive faster, smarter deal-making across the organization.
for Tech roadmap discussion with the cto
Translating Legal To Product: Why Language Matters When Engaging Tech Leadership
Built for Legal Leaders who want to increase their strategic influence, align seamlessly with CTOs and technical teams, and accelerate smarter, risk-aware innovation and decision-making across the business.
For talent priorities with the CHro
Translating Legal into People Strategy: Why Language Matters In Legal HR Collaboration
Built for legal leaders who want to partner effectively with HR and translate legal insights into people-first strategies that drive culture, talent, and organizational growth.
For Collaborating with Product Teams
Why Language matters: How In-House Counsel Can Drive Product Success Through Better Communication
Built for legal leaders who speak the language of business, collaborating with product teams to navigate innovation and risk.
For exchanges with the CMO/marketing team
Bridging the Gap: Why Language matters in Legal-Marketing Collaboration
Designed for legal teams ready to support marketing with strategic, business-aligned counsel.
for strategic finance syncs with the cfo
Why Language Matters: Empowering Legal to Influence Finance Through Strategic Communication
Built for legal leaders who want to collaborate effectively with finance leadership and accelerate smart, risk-aware business decisions across the organization.