Legal Billing Guidelines in the Age of AI
Guide & Template
Managing outside counsel spend effectively starts with clear communication. Our comprehensive guide and ready-to-use template provide the foundation for predictable billing and stronger law firm relationships. Download both instantly.
Establish the Foundation for Strategic Spend Management
Proactive control over legal spend starts with clear expectations. Well-defined billing guidelines are essential for aligning with outside counsel, streamlining invoice reviews, and ensuring financial predictability. Use our complimentary resources to build (or refine) this critical foundation for your legal department.
Designed for Modern In-House Teams
Whether you're a General Counsel, Legal Operations leader, or part of an in-house legal department aiming for greater financial control and efficiency, these resources provide a solid foundation for building a collaborative, transparent and predictable relationship with outside counsel.
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Legal Billing Guidelines in the
Age of AI (PDF)
Our practical guide provides a strategic framework for creating or updating your outside counsel billing guidelines. You'll find guidance on:
✓ Master core guideline areas: Matter setup, strategic staffing, budgeting, rates, AFAs, and expenses.
✓ Enhance invoice clarity: Set standards for narratives and structured data to improve review and analysis.
✓ Address AI's impact: Navigate law firm use of AI tools and leverage AI for better spend management insights.
✓ Implement effectively: Get practical tips on guideline rollout, compliance, and fostering collaborative firm relationships.
Sample Outside Counsel Billing Guidelines Template (.docx)
Kickstart your guidelines with our customizable Word template, providing pre-drafted language you can easily adapt. Key sections cover:
✓ Ready-to-use Word template (.docx) covering key outside counsel billing policy areas.
✓ Includes sections for matter management, invoice standards, rates, AFAs, and expense controls.
✓ Features pre-drafted clauses addressing modern needs like AI usage disclosure and oversight.
✓ Easily customizable with bracketed placeholders for your specific company details and policies.