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Ask most general counsel how they do it, and they tend to praise the teams of in-house lawyers supporting them. But every day, GCs across the country go it alone or get it done with just one other in-house lawyer and, if they're lucky, a paralegal here and there. Some may rely on a strong outside team, but many strive to take on as much as they can–which, in these economic times, is a cost-saving inspiration and a study in efficiency for all legal departments. Herein, 10 small department or solo general counsel from an array of industries share the joys and struggles of their jobs.