E Leigh Dance

July 18, 2014 | Corporate Counsel

Today's responsible board of directors expects much more from the company's general counsel.

By E. Leigh Dance

5 minute read

January 12, 2014 | The American Lawyer

As the new year gets under way, it's important to remember that in a rapidly globalizing legal industry even midsize law firms must avoid adopting an isolationist stance.

By E. Leigh Dance

7 minute read

December 18, 2012 | The American Lawyer

A legal services management consultant says firms committed to making progress in these key areas will win more business and continue to grow confidently. Those that don't, she predicts, are likely to see their profit margins suffer.

By E. Leigh Dance

11 minute read

October 29, 2007 | National Law Journal

The way that clients choose and keep their law firms depends on a firm�s ability to supply the basics � and to provide a few little services that may come as a surprise.

By E. Leigh Dance, Norm Rubenstein, and Mary K Young

11 minute read

September 06, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

During a substantial investigation, interactions with regulators become both very sensitive and crucial to the outcome. Managing those interactions effectively is a key credential in a GC's portfolio.

By E. Leigh Dance

6 minute read

December 26, 2012 | Daily Business Review

Consultant E. Leigh Dance says the sun is going to shine bright for the international law firms that take these seven steps necessary to thrive into the 2020s.

By Commentary by E. Leigh Dance

6 minute read

August 20, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

Reducing business risks of data privacy breaches, corruption, and other compliance issues is a constantly evolving challenge for in-house counsel at growing international companies.

By E. Leigh Dance and Barbara Sessions

4 minute read

January 08, 2013 | Law.com

Everyone wants a lawyer on hand these days, but as budgets shrink even as territories and complexity grow, something's got to give. Legal services consultant E. Leigh Dance offers some tips for law firms hoping to serve domestic clients internationally and foreign clients at home.

By E. Leigh Dance

6 minute read

September 04, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

In the first installment of a four-part series providing practical advice for general counsel directly from pros in the field, a look at the demands placed on a GC during a government investigation.

By E. Leigh Dance

7 minute read

January 09, 2013 | Texas Lawyer

In 2012, management unease and indecision fueled by uncertainty reached an all-time high in companies and law firms. In-house counsel worldwide worried about not meeting demand, while outside lawyers lamented over supply. General counsel say everyone wants a lawyer on hand these days, but with territories and complexity growing as budgets shrink, something's got to give.

By E. Leigh Dance

6 minute read