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Blame the Lawyers? Retaining Outside Counsel: A Primer for Board Directors
As businesses navigate an increasingly complex legal and regulatory landscape, the need for expert legal advice has never been greater. Board directors play a crucial role in ensuring that their organizations have the right legal resources in place to mitigate risks, comply with regulations, and support strategic initiatives. Retaining outside counsel is a key decision that requires careful consideration of legal expertise, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with the company’s long-term objectives. This SVDX webinar will help board directors understand the strategic and practical considerations involved in retaining outside counsel. Attendees will learn how to make informed decisions about when, how, and why to engage external legal advisors, ensuring that the organization benefits from the best legal guidance while maintaining governance and cost control. Key takeaways include understanding the role of outside counsel as well as your own general counsel, evaluating legal expertise, building strong partnerships, and governance and oversight.
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