India Beckons to U.S. Lawyers

Although some U.S. lawyers -- particularly vulnerable contract attorneys doing document review -- regard outsourcing to India with dread, India offers an opportunity to a lucky few to get management experience, more client contact and a stake in a growing area of the legal business, not to mention the travel. Companies that aid law firms and law departments in outsourcing legal work to India are recruiting lawyers with U.S. professional experience to train and supervise their expanding work forces in India.