Survey: Inside/Outside Attorneys Often Not On The Same Page

A survey conducted late last year found major differences in how inside and outside counsel perceive some important relationship issues, including the degree to which outsourcing of legal work has increased and the relative performance of both in-house counsel and outside lawyers. Both groups expressed major concerns in the areas of billing, budgets and communications. However, both groups did agree on traits that are most valuable in their working relationship, and what each group does best and worst. An article in Today’s General Counsel looks at highlights from this revealing survey, which was conducted under the aegis of the International Association of Defense Counsel.