The course is designed to introduce students to both the legal and practical aspects of representing a company under investigation by government authorities—a common matter in commercial law firm work. Lawyers representing companies in the modern landscape face wide-ranging challenges, including investigations by federal, state and international authorities, scrutiny from shareholders, and the threat of civil litigation. The course will provide students with an understanding of what practitioners consider when guiding their clients through such investigations. Students will have a unique opportunity to receive insight from both the outside counsel and in-house counsel perspectives.
