Sixth Annual What Clients Want from Outside Counsel - In Their Own Words

Co-hosted by the LBA In-House Counsel and Litigation Sections

Unlock the secrets to successful attorney partnerships in this essential CLE program featuring a distinguished panel of accomplished in-house attorneys. This unique educational opportunity provides rare access to the perspectives and preferences of the clients who make critical decisions about outside counsel selection and retention.

What You'll Learn:

• Key criteria in-house attorneys use when selecting outside counsel
• Proven strategies for building trust and maintaining long-term professional relationships
• Common missteps that can damage or destroy attorney partnerships
• Ethical considerations that impact in-house and outside counsel collaborations
• Industry-specific insights from leaders across multiple sectors

Why Attend: Whether you're an outside attorney seeking to strengthen client relationships or an in-house counsel looking to optimize your external legal partnerships, this program delivers actionable insights you can implement immediately. Learn directly from industry veterans who will share real-world examples, practical advice and candid feedback about what works and what doesn't in today's legal marketplace.

The panelists include:

• John Bauer, Executive Vice President, RiverStone Group
• Sarah H. Dilger, Managing Associate General Counsel Senior, Elevance Health, Inc.
• Dani Fowles, Vice President and Trust Counsel, Baird Trust
• Eric M. Weihe, Senior Counsel - Litigation, PPL Services Corporation/LG&E and KU

Moderated by: Justin S. Fowles, Frost Brown Todd

This program offers invaluable networking opportunities and practical guidance that can transform how you approach attorney relationships and business development. Don't miss this chance to gain insider knowledge from the decision-makers themselves.

For questions: Contact the CLE Department at 502-583-5314 x 108.
Cancelations: Must be received by LBA at least 24 hours in advance for a refund (minus processing fee). Substitutes allowed (except special events). 
Technology issues: User error does not qualify for a refund. 

This is a LIVE program. Recordings are NOT included with registration. Separate fees apply for accessing past recordings through the LBA On-Demand Catalog. Please note: Live and on-demand CLE programs have different KBA accreditation requirements.  

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