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General Counsels cite these top drivers of risk: geopolitical conflicts 52%, regulatory changes 48%, AI-related risks 39%, cyber threats 39%, and supply chain disruptions 33%.

Publisher	Diligent Institute
Report	General Counsel Risk Index: Global risk benchmarking for legal leaders
Published	22 April 2026
Topics	Legal, Risk Drivers, Regulatory, AI-Related Risks

Published by Diligent Institute in General Counsel Risk Index: Global risk benchmarking for legal leaders, 22 April 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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