What drives executive decision-making in a legal dispute? Hint: the merits aren’t the primary focus. Instead, corporate leaders weigh broader business realities—market dynamics, leverage, financial pressures, and preserving key relationships, among other criteria, in determining the best course of action. Drawing on decades as a CEO and entertainment executive, Michael Schwimmer offers a candid look at how decision-makers evaluate conflicts, as well as how lawyers can build more loyalty and trust with clients through a deep understanding of their business priorities.