Outside General Counsel: Practical and Ethical Considerations

• 1 What to include in an engagement agreement to define outside general counsel scope
• 2 Maintain regular communication to align client goals, anticipate needs, and manage expectations
• 3 How to decide when to engage or refer specialized counsel to satisfy the duty of competence
• 4 When to disclose you represent the entity, not individual directors, and how to address conflicts or conduct harmful to the entity

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