Adding Value And Moving Beyond The Cost Center Model

Leading Practices Profiles Download pdf January 2005

In-house lawyers are well-positioned to help their companies achieve great results, and some law departments are adopting proactive practices that move beyond traditional notions of law departments as cost centers.  This practice profile provides information on the types of practices implemented by five law departments, including information on demonstrating value-added and on practices that directly impact the company's bottom line.  Featured in this Profile are practices for FMC Technologies, Inc., IKON Office Solutions, Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Sears, Roebuck and Co., and The Procter & Gamble Company.  

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Author: ACC
Keywords:  Compliance & Ethics; Law Department Administration; Department Management; Teamwork: In-house Lawyers and Law Firms; Teamwork & Communications