In this Q&A, Marissa Marquez shares what she looks for in hiring outside counsel and describes how AI is impacting her work.
Texas Lawbook: What are the factors you consider when deciding about hiring outside counsel?
Marissa Marquez: Patience, collaborative, understands business perspective, need for practical versus academic advice, has a sense of humor.
Lawbook: What does outside counsel need to know about you?
Marquez: I’m collaborative and value practical advice that helps me translate complex legal concepts into clear guidance for HR.
Lawbook: How is AI impacting your work?
Marquez: Helping me summarize complex legal concepts into lay person terms.
Helping me formulate perhaps like an email where I am trying to share thoughts or questions that are asked in a more concise and basic manager.
Lawbook: How is AI impacting your work and relationship with outside counsel?
Marquez: I think AI is helping outside counsel like it is helping me, by searching laws that may be easier explained if AI generates a short summary.