The ability to effectively manage outside counsel is essential to the success of in-house lawyers. Learn how to select, evaluate, compare, and retain the outside counsel that best suits the organizational
needs of your company; develop lists and criteria for preferred legal service providers and specialized firms; understand key terms and provisions of engagement letters and firm guidelines; conduct conflict checks and handle outside counsel waiver requests; implement alternative billing models; and how to optimize the use of technology and knowledge management with your outside counsel.