Indispensable counsel the chief legal officer in the new reality E. Norman Veasey and Christine T. Di Guglielmo.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Legislation and case law following relatively recent corporate scandals have increased scrutiny on the ethics and integrity of individuals, and the culture they create, at the highest levels within the corporate structure. The corporate General Counsel (GC) is a key member of that group. In light of these heightened expectations on ethics, integrity, and other liability concerns, this book examines the key role of the independent, yet business-oriented, chief legal officer, and offers practical guidelines on how the multiple roles of GC are, or should be, resolved, with best practices as the goal.