Avoiding Privilege Pitfalls: Ethical Issues for In-House Counsel

This program, presented by Deepika Ravi and Amy Richardson of Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis LLP, will explore the law governing attorney-client privilege, and trends in privilege decisions relating to in-house counsel roles. Ms. Ravi and Ms. Richardson will draw on court opinions as case studies to guide a discussion of the rules governing in-house privilege claims and trends in the treatment of the attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine. These case studies will include a discussion of privilege in the following contexts:

• Lawyer as a Strategic Planner

• Investigations for Non-Legal Purposes

• Over-Sharing Information

• Forwarded Nonlawyer Emails

• Privilege Training for Employees 

The course will end with a discussion of the principles governing waiver, best practices, and practical tips to protect the attorney-client and work product privileges.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Discuss the law governing attorney-client privilege and work product

2. Analyze trends in privilege decisions relating to in-house counsel roles

3. Understand the law governing waiver

4. Offer best practices and practical tips to protect the attorney-client privilege and work product