Don’t miss this online program that is designed to give new business attorneys a better understanding of the key recurring issues to be aware of, as well as inform more experienced business attorneys of the novel and complex ethical issues that may arise in their practice.
Program Chat Moderator:
Candice L. Kline, Saul Ewing LLP, Chicago
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Don’t Try to Represent Everyone: The Identity of the Client and Conflicts of Interest in the Corporate Setting
Nikhil A. Mehta, Saul Ewing LLP, Chicago
Business attorneys may find themselves dealing with a variety of individuals and legal entities throughout the course of a single transaction or legal issue. It is important to determine and document who the client is and make sure to avoid conflicts of interest. This segment examines scenarios to be aware of in which executives may ask for individual representation, side projects, or legal services in exchange for business equity. Topics include Illinois Rule of Professional Conduct 1.13 (the organization as client), Rule 1.7 (conflicts of interest in dual representation), and Rule 1.18 (prospective client). Examples of disciplinary action where attorneys have run afoul of these rules are included throughout the discussion.
