In a recent interview with Outsource Magazine, Morgan Lewis partner Ed Hansen discusses current trends in the sourcing/outsourcing industry, including the emergence of robotics as a provider solution, and the effect that these trends are having on deal structures and contracting strategies. Ed offers his thoughts on the evolving role of the lawyer in sourcing and outsourcing deals, the importance of building the right team to meet a client’s needs, and his involvement in the SIG Executive Immersion Program, which provides in-person workshops on current topics in the sourcing/outsourcing industry.