Tripped over this today and nearly fell out of my chair as my experience is that lawyers and project managers often do not get on, they (the lawyers) generally assist in ensuring and even bigger and better camel. You will have to sign up (free) to see the whole article but its worth it for read that lawyers should be seen to adding value! 
Article by Douglas C. Allen
Thanks to Mondaq News Alerts (subcription) – London,UK
… A search of the web indicates that the legal profession may only now be realizing the tremendous benefits of integrating a project management component into …
…By serving as a unified point of contact, a project manager can facilitate more responsive and effective communications between the legal team and client representatives. This increased responsiveness can significantly strengthen the relationship between the law firm and the client….
The article also gives an excellent summary of the essential core skills required by a project managers – handy for a CV or job spec.
On an even brighter note – 15 contract Project Managers and Project Coordinators are required in the south of England by one outfit alone, let me know if you or your friends might be interested, really is becoming a candidate market fir good project managers, see the job board at Arras People.
