Every CIO has his team. It usually includes a CSO, a CFO, maybe a COO and an IT staff. But where's the lawyer? These days, it's more and more important to have the advice of a lawyer--one who has the knowledge of what the IT department does. It's no longer just about the details of a contract that you may be signing. The more that a lawyer handling your contract knows what you do, the better they will be able to represent you in any kind of negotiation.
For more on the importance of good legal advice:
- see this cioinsight.com article [1]
Links:
[1] http://www.cioinsight.com/c/a/Past-Opinions/How-Lawyers-Can-Be-the-CIOs-Best-Friend/