Key Issues

Gatekeeping/Liability

Professional ethics for lawyers used to be all about what lawyers should and should not do as they represent their clients.  The cry of "where were all the lawyers?" in response to any major corporate debacle places corporate counsel in the crosshairs of "gatekeeper" and liability concerns, suggesting that lawyers should be responsible not only for their own behavior and standards, but also for those of their clients.

ACC is dedicated to providing necessary analysis of these trends and offering practical suggestions to help you navigate the difficult path of balancing your role as zealous advocate, judicious and confidential counselor, compliance and business conduct leader, and ethical gatekeeper responsible for enterprise risk management.

Focus Documents

Additional Resources