Noel Elfant

July 17, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

A 'fractional' GC delivers an experienced legal executive for a fixed fee, filling the need for business-focused and operationally-oriented legal help while controlling the legal budget.

By Noel Elfant

18 minute read

February 05, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

If you are an outside counsel moving in-house, here are six principles that will help you balance your primary role as a lawyer with your larger role as a business executive.

By Noel Elfant

12 minute read

November 06, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Don't sweat the small stuff and you'll be well-situated to win the big stuff.

By Noel Elfant

9 minute read

November 06, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Don't sweat the Small Stuff and be well-situated to win the Big Stuff.

By Noel Elfant

9 minute read

September 27, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Dear full service law firms: This is an intervention. I am concerned about your health. I am a general counsel, an in-house lawyer. If you want to stay viable, put me out of business. That is, give your clients a reason not to hire me. This is not a joke. Hear me out.

By Noel Elfant

15 minute read