Published on: 
Jul 11, 2024 6:35 PM

Speakers:
Scott Lynn, Exec. VP and General Counsel for Ryman Hospitality

Summary:
In this episode of Clearly Legal, Scott Lynn from Ryman Hospitality Properties discusses effective collaboration between general counsel and outside counsel. They talk about the tools and technologies used to manage cases, such as Microsoft Planner, and the importance of using the same platforms for seamless communication. They also touch on email etiquette and the need for professional correspondence. Scott emphasizes the importance of copying relevant parties on emails and being mindful of privilege when sharing information. Overall, the conversation highlights the significance of collaboration, communication, and technology in the legal profession.

Keywords:
collaboration, general counsel, outside counsel, tools, technologies, Microsoft Planner, communication, email etiquette, privilege

Takeaways:
- Effective collaboration between general counsel and outside counsel is crucial for successful legal operations.
- Using the same platforms and tools for communication ensures seamless collaboration and document sharing.
- Email etiquette is important, and professional correspondence reflects the professionalism of the sender and their organization.
- Copying relevant parties on emails helps keep everyone informed and avoids miscommunication.
- Being mindful of privilege when sharing information via email is essential to protect confidentiality.
- Technology, such as Microsoft Planner, can be used to manage cases and keep track of tasks and deadlines.

Titles:
- Protecting Privilege in Email Communication
- Using Technology to Manage Cases and Deadlines

Sound Bites:
"How important is it that your outside council kinda speak to speak, use the same apps or speak the same language that you're using inside your wall?"
"Yeah, to me emails, I think I told myself the other day emails are the perfect mode of communication for me."
"Copy the people that need to know what you're up to."

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Topic Overview
01:13 Tools and Technologies for Case Management
03:20 Transition to Cloud-Based Systems
05:31 Importance of Collaboration with Outside Counsel
07:28 Email Etiquette and Professional Correspondence
10:56 Consideration of Privilege in Email Communication
16:39 Conclusion