Vice President Christine McCluskey will Oversee Library/Info Resources Group

Christine McCluskey has joined spend management consulting firm Chase Cost Management (CCM), a division of LAC Group, as Vice President in charge of the firm’s Library/Information Resource services group. McCluskey will be responsible for leading the team that develops strategies and implements programs to maximize information resource investments for CCM’s legal and enterprise clients.

McCluskey is an intellectual property and information resource specialist who has earned her professional reputation as the go-to authority in trademark review and clearance. She is experienced in contract negotiation, research protocols and streamlining information resources and processes for cost savings and improved service.

“We are excited to welcome Christine to the team and introduce her to our clients,” says CCM President Len Levy. “Her Intellectual Property (IP) expertise and experience running research departments will be invaluable in helping our clients prioritize and maximize their critical information resource investments.”

Prior to joining CCM, McCluskey managed the research departments for a New York-based law firm that specializes in IP matters and for Corsearch, a division of Wolters Kluwer that provides trademark and brand protection services. Her background demonstrates CCM’s commitment to and leadership position in the Library/Information Resource spend category.

“Helping our clients optimize and leverage their information resources also includes the important work that CCM does in managing expenditures in this area,” says LAC Group Founder and CEO Deborah Schwarz. “Christine brings valuable research skills and management depth to our leadership team.”