General Counsel Forum: Strategies for Selecting and Managing Preferred Provider Law Firms in These Changing Times
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Litigation Series CLE TeleConference
In these times of economic turmoil and heightened corporate scrutiny, general counsel (GC) are under increasing pressure to cut legal fees and hire outside law firms with values consistent with their corporate initiatives. In response, many corporate law departments have dramatically reduced the number of law firms they retain, partnering with the select few that meet their specific needs. According to a recent survey, nearly 25% of corporate GCs surveyed have completed a convergence program and another 30% are either in the process of, or are planning to, reduce the number of outside law firms they use.
The “old boy’s network” no longer dictates who gets selected. In this climate, how does a law firm win and keep important corporate clients? What are the key factors that influence the GCs in their selection process? What intangible factors truly matter? How do you turn a preferred provider relationship into a true partnership where both the corporate client and law firm can win? Hear how GCs of Fortune 500 companies set priorities and make decisions using diverse perspectives. Learn how you and your firm can stand out and join a client’s “magic circle” in this new era.
Program Faculty
- Yuri Mikulka (Moderator)
Howrey LLP, Irvine, CA - Kimberly Bowers
Valero Energy Corporation, San Antonio, TX - J. Alberto Gonzalez-Pita
Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, AR - Kirk Wickman
Global Wealth Management Group of Morgan Stanley, Purchase, NY
CLE Credit
1.0 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states/1.2 hours of CLE credit in 50-minute states have been requested in states accrediting ABA Teleconferences and Live Audio Webcasts*.
NY-licensed attorneys: This non-transitional CLE program has been approved for experienced NY-licensed attorneys in accordance with the requirements of the New York State CLE Board for 1.0 total NY CLE credits.
*States currently not accrediting ABA Teleconferences: DE, IN, PA, KS, OH
$35
Section of Litigation Members.
$80
ABA members (includes program participation and enrollment in the Section of Litigation—a $90 value).
$150
All other registrants.
Time:
1pm - 2pm Eastern
12pm - 1pm Central
11am - 12pm Mountain
10am - 11am Pacific
Duration: 60 min.
Event Code: CEL8GCF
Source Code: TCE08FGCF1
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