January 15, 2008
President's Letter: Serving as general counsel isn't easy. In this high-pressure position, it
often seems that everyone from regulators to customers to board
members looks to you for a quick and correct response. In this issue
of Counsel to Counsel, three Profiles in Partnership examine how
your fellow professionals manage these demands and create
longstanding, successful relationships. For instance, our cover story
shows how energy provider UPC Wind employs creative project
financing methods that are vital to its growth with the support of its
trusted adviser, Chadbourne & Parke LLP.
Government investigations are always a pressure point. Jenner &
Block Partner Chris C. Gair provides guidance on what role inside
counsel should play in responding to Department of Justice or SEC
inquiries, while McGuireWoods partners provide tips on handling
investigations and recalls in the food industry.
Yet another source of tension comes from creating agreements and
processes that will stand up to legal scrutiny while still benefiting the
organization's bottom line. Our Best Practices feature approaches for
achieving both of these occasionally conflicting goals.
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