The role of corporate counsel in the new governance model: sound policy or another quick fix?

Hugh P. Gunz, Sally P. Gunz and Robert V.A. Jones

International Journal of Business Governance and Ethics, 2004, vol. 1, issue 2/3, 126-136

Abstract: The role of corporate counsel in the corporate governance process has been long overlooked. This paper uses recent comments by Breeden as the springboard for a discussion of the issues surrounding significant roles for lawyers in corporations. It considers these both from a practical and a theoretical perspective and identifies why it is problematic merely to assume hiring lawyers will ensure good compliance both in terms of legal and ethical obligations.

Keywords: corporate counsel; corporate governance; ethics; ethical decision making; corporate lawyers. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004
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