IN HOUSE AND CORPORATE COUNSELING (2) (PRO 405)

Professor John Lewis

The prevalence and prominence of in-house corporate counsel has grown considerably over the past several years. This course will consider the unique challenges faced by in-house counsel, which can come in the form of the application of law, ethical considerations, a varied work environment as well as often conflicting client expectations. The course will also explore specific corporate matters that in-house counsel are increasingly becoming involved in such as internal investigations, corporate governance, crisis management, enterprise risk management, and doing business internationally. Also addressed will be key substantive areas such as contracts and transactions, intellectual property, and employment. The course work and readings will focus on applying the law and practical aspect of in-house practice to “real life” problem solving including best practices for finding success as in-house counsel.

The course will not only benefit student entering in-house practice but also those entering other “single client” practices such government and not-for-profit. Students entering private practice will also find the course very valuable by enabling them to better understand their corporate clients - the largest consumers of legal services.