Building effective partnerships between in-house counsel and law firms relies heavily on real human connection, as discussed in a recent webinar hosted by Axiom, a provider of on-demand legal services. Experts from both corporate and legal sectors emphasized that cultivating these relationships demands trust and authentic engagement, elements that technology cannot replicate. As Seth Spitzer, the global head of outside counsel management and operations at Citi, remarked, “The person has to want to work with you.” The discussion highlights the intricacies and rewards associated with these partnerships, underscoring their importance in the legal industry today.
For more insights into how trust and collaboration supersede technology in legal department-law firm relationships, read further on Law.com.