Resource Management Best Practices for In-House Legal Teams: Navigating When to Leverage FTE, Outside Counsel, or Flexible Talent for Optimal Results Webinar

Watch our webinar on-demand for an exclusive discussion with top legal leaders on how to strategically allocate legal work across full-time employees (FTEs), outside counsel, and flexible legal talent for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness. In this engaging session, we explore real-world examples of how legal teams make resourcing decisions, optimize budgets, and leverage flexible talent to enhance their capabilities.

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This session offers a behind-the-scenes look at how legal executives manage their biggest spend buckets—balancing in-house resources with external support to drive efficiency without overextending their teams. You’ll learn about:

• Smart Resourcing Strategies – How legal leaders decide when to use FTEs, outside counsel, or flexible talent for the best outcomes.
• Optimizing Legal Budgets – Key budgeting strategies and metrics to make a strong business case for your talent mix.
• Real-World Applications – Case studies on how companies successfully balance their legal resources.
• Interactive Q&A – Insights from top legal experts on how to refine your resourcing approach.

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Meet the Speakers

Karen Gally
Vice President & General Counsel, Otsuka
Karen leads Otsuka’s legal department with a focus on strategic risk management and operational efficiency.

Dylan Ramsey
Chief Legal Officer, iFIT
Dylan oversees all legal functions at iFIT, driving innovation in legal operations and corporate governance.

Trista Engel
CEO, Paragon Legal
As CEO of Paragon Legal, Trista brings expertise in flexible legal talent solutions, helping companies optimize their legal teams.

Moderator: Tracy Scanlan
VP of Client Development & Legal Affairs, Paragon Legal
Tracy works closely with legal teams to develop tailored resourcing strategies that maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.