A Practice Note discussing the importance of well-developed skills in writing, speaking, listening, and observing for in-house counsel. Topics covered include the different purposes for which in-house counsel receive and convey information, the types of information shared with and by in-house counsel, the skills, tools, and tactics in-house counsel must use to effectively communicate in writing, verbally, and non-verbally, and precautions in-house counsel should take to ensure they preserve important legal protections and privileges.