As most seasoned lawyers can attest, the toughest deals usually come with the tightest deadlines and a level of complexity that prevents the use of a templated agreement. Although protecting the client’s interests is always the most important priority, what good is that goal if you can’t get the deal done? In this blog series, we will offer 4 tried-and-true steps for getting tough deals done both skillfully and quickly. This advice will be shared over 4 separate posts, starting with the necessary step of preparing yourself. 

As a three-time former general counsel, Washington D.C. team member Jim Higham brings a strategic mindset and results-oriented approach to his work. However, a lifetime of fascinating experiences from living abroad - learning about new cultures and honing essential “survival skills” along the way - has also shaped Jim’s perspective, informing his work on behalf of Outside GC clients. Jim’s story is interesting, and in many respects, one-of-a-kind.