Mitratech CounselConnector™
The Smarter Way to Source Outside Legal Counsel, Fast.
Discover Proven Legal Talent, On Demand
Mitratech CounselConnector™ is your self-service legal sourcing platform for engaging high-performing outside counsel. Built for today’s in-house legal teams, it puts insight, control, and agility at your fingertips.
With access to over 5,000 rigorously vetted law firm partners worldwide — rated on work quality, responsiveness, cost-consciousness, and legal expertise — you can hire the right lawyer for every matter, every time.
Whether you’re sourcing for a niche matter, expanding into a new region, or optimizing your legal spend, CounselConnector™ delivers the right legal talent on demand — and pairs seamlessly with your panel management strategy.
Why Choose Mitratech CounselConnector™?
Data-Driven Lawyer Selection
Hire the lawyer, not the firm. CounselConnector™ features lawyer-specific performance metrics sourced from in-house counsel reviews. Evaluate candidates based on:
- Subject matter expertise
- Location
- Work quality
- Responsiveness
- Legal knowledge
- Solution orientation
- Cost-consciousness
This transparency helps you select outside counsel based on results, not brand or high rates.
Mitratech CounselConnector™ is the Legal Marketplace Where You Receive Preferred Service From Top-Vetted Law Firms
CounselConnector™ provides access to 5000+ partners at rigorously vetted major law firms across the globe.
All firms in our network are contractually committed to provide top talent and preferred rates, and are motivated to excel by transparent sharing of feedback with hundreds of general counsel. Quickly find a qualified, top-value fit for your legal work across practice areas, industry, and geographies.
Over 20,000 current Mitratech clients are eligible for a 90-day free trial.
CounselConnector™ is Powered by Your Peers
CounselConnector™ is built on 15+ years of law firm performance data and real in-house attorneys.
Let's ConnectCounselConnector™ is Built for Today’s Legal Teams
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Streamline Outside Counsel Engagement
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Make Defensible, Data-Informed Hiring Decisions
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Align with Goals for Cost Control, Diversity, and Innovation
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Improve Matter Outcomes While Reducing Legal Spend
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Get Up and Running Quickly with Minimal IT Involvement
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Scale Legal Sourcing Across Regions, Practice Areas, and Matter Types
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mitratech CounselConnector™?
CounselConnector™ is a self-service legal sourcing platform that helps in-house legal teams find and hire top-rated outside counsel. It provides access to 5,000+ vetted law firm partners, each evaluated on key performance metrics like work quality, responsiveness, and cost-consciousness.
How does CounselConnector™ improve outside counsel selection?
Instead of relying on legacy relationships or word-of-mouth referrals, CounselConnector™ delivers lawyer-specific performance data based on peer reviews. This gives legal teams the ability to make data-informed, defensible hiring decisions that drive better outcomes.
Can I use CounselConnector™ for specialized or urgent legal needs?
Yes. Whether you’re sourcing for a niche matter, expanding into a new geography, or urgently filling a legal need, CounselConnector™ helps you identify qualified attorneys quickly — often within hours.
What kinds of lawyers are included in the network?
CounselConnector™ includes partner-level attorneys across a wide range of practice areas, including:
- Litigation & Class Action
- Employment & Labor
- M&A and Corporate
- Intellectual Property
- Real Estate
- Bankruptcy & Restructuring
- And more — all pre-vetted and peer-rated.
Are CounselConnector lawyers independent contractors?
No, lawyers on the CounselConnector platform are partners at major US and international law firms that have been vetted by Mitratech’s AdvanceLaw team. Clients engage directly with the law firm (on preferred terms) and benefit from the firm’s full client service infrastructure (billing, technology, insurance, etc.). CounselConnector client matters receive additional oversight from firm leadership (typically Managing Partner and/or Executive Committee members).
How does CounselConnector™ support cost savings?
The platform enables legal teams to discover high-performing attorneys in lower-cost markets or outside of traditional elite firms. Many users report double-digit reductions in legal spend while maintaining or improving quality.
What does “powered by peers” mean?
All lawyer evaluations on CounselConnector™ come from verified in-house legal professionals, creating a shared-performance model. This transparency helps drive accountability, encourage service excellence, and guide smarter hiring.
Is the platform easy to implement?
Yes. CounselConnector™ is a cloud-based solution with intuitive search tools and minimal setup. Most legal teams can be up and running the same day — no complex onboarding required.
Is there a trial available?
Yes. Over 20,000 Mitratech clients are currently eligible for a 90-day free trial of CounselConnector™. Reach out to learn more and start sourcing smarter today.
What if I want to create or manage a legal panel, not just source counsel one-off?
You can easily pair CounselConnector™ with our full-service Panel Creation & Management solution to design strategic firm ecosystems aligned with your goals.
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©2025 Mitratech, Inc. All rights reserved.