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A volunteer position with a nonprofit organization can be an incredibly rewarding experience—both for the volunteer and for the organization. But the path to key leadership roles with such organizations can be tricky to navigate. While the process inevitably will vary from organization to organization, there are a few things that can help with maki...

As technological advances are disrupting and transforming companies in every sector, the traditional investing landscape is also being disrupted. Venture capital is at the core of the transformation and has become a critical component of a long-term investment strategy. With the potential for attractive returns and significant impact to society, ve...

It's no secret that cryptocurrency markets and the larger digital assets economy have been roiled by recent instability, resulting in discussions about how regulatory initiatives, rising inflationary pressure, and public adoption trends will affect industry participants long term. To help navigate this challenging environment, a collection of ...

The blockchain/crypto space continues to evolve at a blistering pace, with bitcoin reaching an all-time high of $65k in mid-April up from its $29k price at the beginning of 2021. The growth was fueled by a number of converging factors and game-changing developments in the crypto space. In addition to a crypto market update, this year-in-review repo...

The tech industry has been undergoing a difficult period. Economic instability, high inflation, and rising interest rates have prompted tech companies to reevaluate their business strategies, adjust their growth plans, and revisit their staffing models. At the same time, there have been remarkable advancements with generative artificial intelligenc...

ChatGPT and other generative AI tools are expanding and changing the way work is done. From a legal perspective, there are issues to consider when it comes to using generative AI in the workplace. Some of those issues were clear after two lawyers did an experiment testing ChatGPT’s ability to write a blog post on a legal topic.

There are a lot of upsides to using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, but there are also a lot of risks. In this edition of Warner’s Emerging Media and Technologies Industry Update, Brian Wassom offers tips and guidance on what businesses can do to protect themselves against AI pitfalls that could put them in the legal hot seat. Watch the vi...

The growth of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools is not slowing down. From small startups to multinational corporations, employees across the spectrum are leveraging ChatGPT to enhance their productivity and streamline their workflows. Given the potential risks—including confidentiality and personal data and privacy violations—ass...

Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is being considered “The Fourth Industrial Revolution,” is the latest innovation and technology disruption fueling growth and reshaping societies alike. While there are investment opportunities where big winners are reaping the benefits of AI, the future of AI remains uncertain. In this early stage of AI advancem...

While there’s been progress in the number of women in senior positions, this year's research shows it is concerningly slow. At the current rate, it will take another 132 years to close the global gender gap. There’s a need for urgency and to be intentional in the ‘push for parity.’ In this report, we show the benefits and progress of women in senio...

The data from this year’s research by Grant Thornton indicates that the progress achieved so far on women in senior management is fragile. There has been a dramatic decrease in the percentage of female CEOs, including a 15pp drop in CEOs who are women in the United States, a 14pp drop in China, and an 8pp drop in the UK between 2023 and 2024. Witho...

From one family office to another, the ‘top spot’ or Family Office Leader will go by different titles that include Head of Family Office, Managing Director, and Chief Executive Officer. And while the position will never be the same with professionals adjusting to the Family Office it serves, there are ideal competencies, qualities, and even qualifi...

The past year has ended up being far more resilient to many of the prevailing economic headwinds than we had feared it might be. The shifting consumption patterns, structurally tight labor market, and strong private sector balance sheets with debt that has been locked in at low rates have helped boost consumption and moderate inflationary pressures...

After several years of rapid innovation in areas like 5G connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI), health tech, and more, 2025 will be the year when these strides start to bear fruit and new technology goes from potential to proven. To prepare for meeting the tech challenges ahead and claim new opportunities amid the digital disruptions, here are...

Going into the year 2025, the insurance industry faces a landscape marked by complexity and uncertainty. In this summary, learn more about the top-of-mind insurance issues and what to expect in the areas of digital disruption, GenAI, reinsurance trends, emerging risks, economic trends, regulatory updates, evolving tax roles and responsibilities, an...