Bowditch & Dewey LLP
200 Crossing Blvd., Ste. 300
Framingham, MA 01702
(ample free parking)
Overview (Program Summary)
A program hosted by:
ACC NortheastWorking with Outside Counsel, why does the experience sometimes cause unnecessary headaches?
Please join ACC Northeast and Bowditch & Dewey for a panel of in-house counsel as they discuss/explain/explore ways to optimize value in their relationship with their respective firms.
Panelists will engage in a deep dive discussion on several aspects of the in-house and outside counsel relationship, including:
- How do you optimize value from your outside lawyers and law firm? And if they aren't meeting or exceeding expectations, how to you address it?
- What are typical pet peeves and strategies for managing through them?
- What are the best incentive fee structures and shared-risk arrangements?
- How should you apply diversity and inclusion metrics (such as ABA resolution 113) when engaging external counsel?
AGENDA:
- 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. — Breakfast & Networking
- 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. — Program
Audience participation encouraged, so register below to be part of the discussion.
Speakers
PANELISTS:
- Lurleen Gannon, Vice President & General Counsel, Vinfen Corporation
- Jeff Levinson, Vice President, General Counsel, & Secretary, NetScout Systems, Inc.
- Kim Miner, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Pawtucket Red Sox
- Patrick Tracey, Partner, Bowditch & Dewey (Moderator)