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New and Conflicting Regulations, Not Tariffs, Are Top Concern for Compliance Pros

By Trudy Knockless
June 30, 2025

As regulatory shifts grow more unpredictable, corporate legal departments are stepping up their role in risk management — even as many feel they’re navigating in the dark.

The Q2 Business Risk Index, conducted by Corporate Board Member in partnership with the Diligent Institute, found that 65% of general counsel, chief legal officers and corporate secretaries now see regulatory change as the top risk facing their companies — outpacing even tariffs, geopolitical tensions and inflation. The survey, conducted in June, polled 71 legal professionals on the front lines of corporate compliance and oversight.

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