One of the critical roles the general counsel often plays is as a strategic advisor to the company’s Board of Directors, whether formally serving as corporate secretary or not. What are the tips and tricks you would share with others on how you work most effectively with your Board of Directors and become the board’s key trusted advisor? Have you personally considered, or has your executive team encouraged you to consider, serving as a corporate director for another company and, if so, what has been your experience? How do you address the ethical issues that arise for a GC serving on another company’s board?