As the majority of legal teams—79% of law firms and 71% of corporations, according to Thomson Reuters' Alternative Legal Service Providers 2021 report—rely on ALSPs to support their staffing needs, the question often arises as to what general counsel and law firms should seek in an ALSP partner. Look at the expertise, experience and stability of an ALSP firm; their process for sourcing and vetting talent; and the way they manage their relationships with clients as you compare potential partners. These areas can give you a good sense of how well your two organizations might work together.