Noel Elfant
July 17, 2019 | Corporate Counsel
Fractional General Counsel Services: The Soft Landing between a Rock and a Hard PlaceA '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
Practical Advice for New In-House CounselIf 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
From a GC: Build Better Client Relationships by Doing Basic Work for FreeDon'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
A GC to Firms: It is NOT all Small StuffDon'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
An Open Letter to Full-Service Law Firms: Put In-House Lawyers Out of BusinessDear 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
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