Legal Update Brief: Balancing Ethical Issues for In-house Counsel

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Published March 13th, 2026

Detected March 28th, 2026

Summary

The Association of Corporate Counsel has published a legal update brief on balancing ethical issues for in-house counsel. This resource explores how in-house attorneys can meet their duties and obligations under the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.

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This legal update brief from the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) provides guidance on how in-house attorneys can navigate and fulfill their ethical duties and obligations as outlined in the Model Rules of Professional Conduct. The resource is based on an ACC webcast featuring legal experts discussing the balance between organizational and individual interests for in-house counsel.

While this document is a non-binding guidance resource, in-house legal professionals should review it to ensure their practices align with ethical standards. Access to the full resource may require ACC membership. No specific compliance deadlines or penalties are mentioned, as this is an informational brief.

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Review the ACC legal update brief on ethical issues for in-house counsel.
Ensure personal practices align with Model Rules of Professional Conduct.

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Legal Update Brief: Balancing Ethical Issues for In-house Counsel

March 13, 2026

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Print This quick reference resource explores how in-house attorneys can meet their duties and obligations under the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.

This resource is based on the ACC webcast “ Ethical Challenges for In-House Counsel: Balancing Organizational and Individual Interests ” featuring insight from Richard Warren (Ogletree Deakins), Kristi Nelson Foy (Ogletree Deakins), and David Ellenbogen (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan).

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