Thinking Outside the Box with Outside Counsel: How non-traditional relationships with outside lawyers can elevate your team

During this lunch program, Christine Binotti of Motorola Solutions and Laura Friedel from Levenfeld Pearlstein will share their non-traditional approach to supporting the HR and deal teams in M&A, and how it's positively impacted both of their teams.

Following discussion of their "case study," Christine and Laura will facilitate a discussion of non-traditional arrangements between corporate counsel and outside lawyers, focusing on:

• Substantive areas that are ripe for this type of approach
• Determining the scope of work and how to handle items on the borders
• Appropriate pricing models
• Establishing expectations for communication and approval
• Finding the right balance between oversight and autonomy
• Potential hurdles in establishing a non-traditional arrangement
• Tools to create and effective, mutually-beneficial relationship