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Ethics Issues Faced By Lawyers And Investment Bankers In Mergers And Acquisitions: A Problem Approach And Report Of Panel Discussion, Barry S. Alberts Esq., Samuel Thompson Jr.
Ethics Issues Faced By Lawyers And Investment Bankers In Mergers And Acquisitions: A Problem Approach And Report Of Panel Discussion, Barry S. Alberts Esq., Samuel Thompson Jr.
University of Miami Law Review
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Legal Status Of The Lawyer-Director: Avoiding Ethical Misconduct, Stephen M. Zaloom
Legal Status Of The Lawyer-Director: Avoiding Ethical Misconduct, Stephen M. Zaloom
University of Miami Business Law Review
There is a long-standing practice of attorneys accepting positions as corporate directors, roles that to a large degree are indicative of professional accomplishment. Accepting a position on a corporation's board of directors is enticing for lawyers since they may enjoy the opportunity to influence corporate decisions in the business arena. Additionally, lawyers are prime candidates for directorships because they are uniquely qualified to assess business issues from a legal standpoint. In fact, it is common practice both in the past and today for attorneys to assume the dual role of both attorney and director. Corporate clients continuously request that lawyers …