At The Vanguard Network’s recent session in New York, Leading Through the Age of Disruption, Factor CEO Varun Mehta joined Heather White, CLO at Genpact and fellow Sense Collective member, to spotlight the evolving role of General Counsel in AI transformation.
In a candid, peer-led dialogue with Avi Gesser (Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton), they emphasized that GCs must lead AI adoption from the front—not just approving tools, but using them directly and modeling adoption across their teams.
They shared real-world examples, including using GenAI to respond to board-level DEI contract queries and piloting legal workflows that begin with AI-generated drafts. These approaches save time, support overstretched legal teams, and build momentum for broader rollout. Their core message: AI is already reshaping legal work, and those who act early will lead the way.
Watch the highlights below to hear how GCs can shift from gatekeepers to champions of AI—and where to start.
