In this busily competitive business environment, where companies had a lot to deal respective of legalities and compliances, Chief Legal Officers (CLOs) proficiently handle it providing legal counsel to the board of directors, chairman of the board, chief executive officer and other senior management. As the head of the corporate legal department and held responsible for the entire corporation on the legal front, a CLO leads all aspects of legal affairs, including risk management, compliance, litigation risks, and dispute resolution. While the role of a CLO is arguably challenging, handling things efficiently enough, CLOs make it compulsory to keep the CEO posted on everything on regular basis in case of developments.

Well, given the shifting compliance rules, and evolving risks respective of globalization and business trends changing consistently, business risks are huge today, hence, CLOs are analytical strategist for businesses who measure both the short and long-term risks for businesses and manage the risks diligently. Helping augment growth within the industries, many women leaders too have risen up in position as CLOs within the organizations today to establish the legal significance and its compliance for better conduct of businesses. As opportunities and challenges presented by evolving legal and regulatory framework in Asia is prolific, such Women Chief Legal Officers who have dynamically led the corporations in navigating across business challenges and mitigating risks while enabling sustainable business growth, need to applauded.

In keeping with our motto of highlighting the adept women leaders, the current issue of the Women Entrepreneur Magazine features a list of `Top 10 Women Chief Legal Officers from Asia- 2022'. Compiled by a panel of industry veterans, CEOs, CXOs and the Women Entrepreneur Magazine editorial team, the list features prolific women who have not only crafted illustrious and innovative businesses, but have proven their mettle as chief legal leaders across corporate playing a key role in contributing towards strengthening the workforce of the Asian economy.