It’s that time again, when CorpCounsel invites all in-house counsel to nominate their colleagues as one of our Best Legal Departments.
 
We’re looking for departments that stand apart from the crowd, that serve their internal clients successfully, manage outside counsel effectively, and foster a sense of teamwork among their staff.
 
We’d like you to nominate your legal department. Or, if you’re at a law firm that provides legal services to an especially great law department, tell us why it’s special. We’re looking for innovative approaches to both routine and extraordinary events. To aid our selection process, please complete this brief survey here.

If you’ve seen our nomination form before, you’ll notice that it’s considerably shorter this year. We’ve simplified it to make it easier for you to take part. We’ve changed our selection process, too, and we’ll review your responses and then our reporters will contact finalists.
 
We’re also encouraging all legal departments to nominate themselves, whether they’re large, small, or part of large corporations or small companies. Nonprofits shouldn’t feel left out either—we’re interested in all legal departments, in all their diversity.
 
Contact executive editor David Hechler at 212-457-9620 if you have any questions. We’ve extended the deadline for nominations, so please complete the online form by January 20, January 31, 2012.
 
Thanks in advance for your participation. We will announce the winners in the June 2012 issue of Corporate Counsel, and on CorpCounsel.com.