In this Q&A with The Texas Lawbook, Sarah Payne discusses the traits she seeks in outside counsel, what outside counsel need to know when working with her and more.
The Lawbook: What are the factors you consider when deciding about hiring outside counsel?
Sarah Payne: I like working with hard-charging, creative, solution-oriented people.
The Lawbook: What has been your best day working at Maverick?
Payne: I won’t try to pinpoint a best day at Maverick, or banner week, but the absolute worst was getting stranded on the side of the road in a rental car in the Permian with a flat tire, no spare and no cell reception.
The Lawbook: What does outside counsel need to know about you?
Payne: The shorter the email, the better.
Click here to read the Lawbook profile of Sarah Payne.