Becoming an Effective NED: Risk Management & Legal Responsibilities
The role of a NED has evolved significantly in recent years. Today’s NEDs are not only expected to provide oversight, but to act as trusted guardians of risk, sound judgment, and long-term value at board level.
This exclusive evening, delivered in collaboration between Connectd and Jameson Consulting, will explore what it really means to be an effective NED - with a particular focus on risk management, legal responsibility, and boardroom impact.
Through an open and experience-led panel discussion, we’ll move beyond theory to unpack how NEDs operate in practice: how they challenge risk without overstepping into execution, how they protect themselves legally, and how they build credibility and influence over time.
What we’ll cover:
The NED’s role as a guardian of risk and how risk is assessed at board level
The legal duties, liabilities, and accountabilities every NED must understand
Common legal and governance red flags when joining a board
How to balance support and challenge in complex boardroom situations
What truly differentiates good NEDs from great ones
Event Format:
Welcome: 6pm - 6:45pm
Panel Discussion: 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Audience Q&A: 7:30pm - 7:45pm
Networking over food and drinks: 7:45pm - 8:50pm
Close down: 8:50pm - 9pm
Moderator:
Jennifer Pike – Director at Jameson Legal and Head of Jameson Consulting Solutions. Jennifer partners with in-house legal teams, law firms, and alternative legal service providers (ALSPs) to connect them with exceptional flexible legal talent - enabling them to stay agile, efficient, and fully resourced when it matters most.
Speakers (more to follow 👀):
Paul Sills – Independent Arbitrator, bringing deep expertise in dispute resolution, governance, and legal accountability
Lenna Lou – Connectd Mentor, experienced Non-Executive Director, and Director at The L Factor Ltd, with extensive board-level experience across multiple sectors
This event is designed for legal professionals, advisors, and experienced operators who are either considering their first NED role or looking to strengthen their effectiveness at board level.