Managing Outside Counsel Like A Pro: What In-House Really Wants & What Outside Counsel Needs

Labor and employment partner Stuart Buttrick joined a panel hosted by the Indianapolis Bar Association titled “Managing Outside Counsel Like A Pro: What In-House Really Wants & What Outside Counsel Needs.”

Buttrick and the panel discussed how successful partnerships between in-house and outside counsel require not only legal skill, but clear communication, strategic alignment, cost transparency, and a shared commitment to achieving business objectives. The panelists provided practical advice to strengthen the relationships between legal departments by offering real-world examples and ways to create lasting value as lawyers.