E98 | Communicating Effectively With In-House Counsel | Karen Delaney

Many attorneys start their careers in a law firm setting. Often, those roles require working with in-house counsel to provide legal services to a company. How can attorneys transition from a client service role into working directly for the client? Join Todd Smith and Jody Sanders as they visit with Karen Delaney of Delaney Legal PLLC about her experience going from law firm to in-house to solo practice. Karen provides advice for attorneys who are looking to change their practice or role and how to navigate different paths. She also offers tips for attorneys in any legal job to communicate effectively with in-house and non-legal decision makers to help them reach their business and organizational goals. Finally, she discusses the pros and cons of setting up a virtual legal practice. 0:00 Intro 5:40 Transitioning from Firm to In-House at GameStop 9:25 Who Is the Client? Ethics vs. Service 13:23 Working with Outside Counsel in Litigation 18:09 Balancing Litigation Strategy vs. Business Objectives 23:05 Tips for Transitioning In-House 28:41 Setting Up a Virtual Practice 32:32 Keeping the Tech Stack Simple 36:59 Pros and Cons of Going Solo 41:18 Combating Isolation as a Solo Practitioner -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Texas Appellate Law Podcast Episode 98 Original Air Date: June 23, 2022 The views expressed by the participants of this podcast are their own, and not those of their law firms, courts, or employers. Nothing you hear on this show establishes an attorney-client relationship, or is legal advice. texapplawpod.com