Carrie Cohen, James Koukios, and Emilee Karr authored an article titled "Investigations: Offering Pool Counsel to Multiple Individuals Checklist" for Lexis Nexis Practical Guidance, outlining considerations for corporate counsel when deciding to offer shared legal representation, known as pool counsel, to multiple employees during an investigation. Key topics include assessing potential conflicts, selecting qualified pool counsel, defining engagement terms, and addressing confidentiality issues. The checklist emphasizes the importance of informed consent and constant reassessment of conflicts to ensure effective representation.
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