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The Business of Legal Spend: How Finance Professionals Can Drive Smarter Outside Counsel Management

Legal spend has become a core business issue that now shapes financial planning, operational decision making and risk management. What once lived primarily in the legal department has become a shared responsibility across client legal, finance, and operations teams and their outside counsel.

8 minute read January 01, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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Suzanne Ganier
The Business of Legal Spend: How Finance Professionals Can Drive Smarter Outside Counsel Management

Legal spend has become a core business issue that now shapes financial planning, operational decision making and risk management. As expenses continue to climb and matter complexity expands, the financial implications of potential disputes and regulatory exposure increasingly influence how organizations evaluate business actions.

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