After Several Interviews and Calls to Follow Up on References,Fashion

After several interviews and calls to follow up on references,Fashion By Design Inc.chooses a seasoned lawyer from a well-known commercial law firm to provide legal services to the company.Why does the company's management expend substantial effort during the lawyer selection?

A) to reduce stress level put on in-house counsel
B) to establish a productive,long-term relationship
C) to allow the risk to remain outside the business
D) to delegate risk management to outside source