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.has chosen a seasoned lawyer from a well-known commercial law firm to provide legal services to the company.What was the object of having the company's management expend substantial effort into 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