Effective Collaboration Between In-House and Outside Counsel

Effective Collaboration Between In-House and Outside Counsel

From SharkCast by Dorsey & Whitney LLP

March 31, 2026 · 49 min · Season 4 · Episode 2

About this episode

This episode discusses effective collaboration strategies between in-house and outside counsel to manage legal risks and support business objectives.

Effective collaboration between in-house counsel and outside counsel is essential to managing legal risks, controlling costs, and supporting business objectives. Differing perspectives, pressures, and expectations can create challenges if those relationships are not aligned. In this episode, Kent Schmidt interviews Dorsey Partners Kimberly Neville and Bonnie Paskvan, who bring extensive experience serving both as in-house counsel and outside advisors. They discuss practical strategies for imp...

People in this episode

Host: Kent Schmidt

Guests: Kimberly Neville, Bonnie Paskvan

Topics covered

  • collaboration
  • in-house counsel
  • outside counsel
  • legal risks
  • business objectives
  • cost control

Keywords

  • collaboration
  • in-house counsel
  • outside counsel
  • legal risks
  • cost control
  • business objectives

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Organizations: Dorsey & Whitney LLP

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