APABA Silicon Valley Ethics CLE: Ethical Considerations for the In-House Lawyers Acting as Business Advisor
Perkins Coie partner Nancy Cheng led a CLE presentation for Asian Pacific American Bar Association (APABA) members on November 15, 2022.
The presentation provided a guide for in-house lawyers on fulfilling their professional obligations while protecting the company's legal interests. Nancy addressed questions including the following:
- What are the ethical implications for an in-house lawyer who is acting in a business, not legal, capacity?
- Do the Rules of Professional Conduct apply to restrict a lawyer's conduct in their business capacity?
- How is the scope of the attorney-client privilege affected by mixed legal/business roles?
