On May 1, 2015, Rick Morefield, Kelly Smits (Willis North America, Inc.) and Gerard Gregoire (Director – East Litigation Services, Allstate Insurance) were panelists at a CLE presentation entitled, “So You Want to Enhance Your Insurance Defense Practice? Tips for Becoming a Valuable Partner to in-House Counsel.” Frederick McClure, Managing Partner, DLA Piper, LLP moderated the panel. The panelists discussed what inside counsel look for when hiring outside insurance defense counsel and what companies require from those lawyers who have the good fortune to be hired.