I have been surveying corporate leaders for over a decade about trends and preferences in their relationships with third-party providers and outside counsel for the E-Discovery Unfiltered report. The qualities that matter most to them typically relate to partnership, service, and transparency. Legal teams incorporating these traits more comprehensively into their representation will stand out and create a competitive advantage in 2025, particularly given the heightened preferences for automation and self-service options.

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