With increasing pressure to do more with less, corporate legal departments are rethinking how they evaluate and engage external legal providers. This session will explore the evolving selection criteria used by GCs and legal operations leaders—from alignment with business priorities and risk tolerance to innovation, responsiveness, and value-added insights. Learn how in-house teams are setting the tone from the start to ensure legal service partnerships are built on strategic alignment, not just pricing. Discussion topics include:

• Key attributes GCs prioritize when selecting new law firms and legal vendors
• Evaluating cultural fit, adaptability, and problem-solving in potential partners
• Aligning provider selection with internal business goals and risk posture