Rebecca Thorkildsen

October 03, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Using data through convergence and an annual law firm meeting can help maximize the outcomes of outside counsel

By Rebecca Thorkildsen

4 minute read

September 06, 2013 | Inside Counsel

An important component of an outside counsel management program is to consider what work should be sent to outside counsel and how it should be staffed.

By Rebecca Thorkildsen

7 minute read

August 09, 2013 | Inside Counsel

This first article in a series is on the electronic billing system and how the system supports core, yet traditional, components of outside counsel management.

By Rebecca Thorkildsen

4 minute read

March 22, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Over the last few months, I have discussed elements of strategic technology plans for law departments

By Rebecca Thorkildsen

5 minute read

March 01, 2013 | Inside Counsel

In last months article, I discussed how to apply risk management tools to a strategic technology plan.

By Rebecca Thorkildsen

5 minute read

February 08, 2013 | Inside Counsel

In last month’s column, I discussed how to apply analytics to a Strategic Technology Plan. This month I discuss the next layer of technology planning—addressing…

By Rebecca Thorkildsen

10 minute read

January 04, 2013 | Inside Counsel

As a consultant, I often find that law departments purchase technology to improve management information, but neglect to specify what information is required.

By Rebecca Thorkildsen

9 minute read

November 29, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Discussing the core elements of a strategic technology plan used to capture vision and planning

By Rebecca Thorkildsen

4 minute read

October 08, 2012 | Inside Counsel

This article is the first in a series that will focus on strategic technology planning for law departments

By Rebecca Thorkildsen

8 minute read

August 19, 2010 | Legaltech News

Consultant Rebecca Thorkildsen is often surprised at how law departments use only the basic functionality of matter management and e-billing systems, when they can extract substantially more value from these systems. She offers six steps to use your systems to cut costs and reduce risks.

By Rebecca Thorkildsen

7 minute read