Get 20% Off Your First Purchase — Use Code FIRST20 at Checkout
Navigating Board Service: Risks and Rewards for Legal Professionals
Presented by Cari Sheehan
Watch This Course for Free!
New LexVid members can watch their 1st course for free. No credit card needed, just create an account and you'll receive your certificate immediately after watching your free course.
Already a member? Sign in
Video Player is loading.
This is a modal window.
The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.
Course Description
Length: 56min Published: 7/21/2026 
This seminar, led by Carri Sheehan, delves into the complexities of legal professionals serving on corporate boards. It addresses the ethical implications, potential conflicts of interest, and the perceived benefits versus actual risks involved. Participants will gain insights into the importance of understanding the dual roles of business and legal advisor, and the necessity of securing appropriate insurance coverage to mitigate personal and professional liability.
Learning Objectives
* Understand the ethical implications of serving on corporate boards as a legal professional.
* Identify the potential conflicts of interest that may arise from dual roles in business and legal capacities.
* Evaluate the perceived benefits versus the actual risks of board service.
* Recognize the importance of securing director and officer insurance coverage.
* Learn how to manage client relationships while serving on boards.
* Explore the impact of board service on professional liability and malpractice insurance.
* Assess the reasons and motivations for accepting board positions.
* Develop strategies to navigate contentious board discussions while maintaining professional integrity.
Speaker Q&A
Get the Questions Started!
No questions have been submitted yet. Be the first person to ask a question.
Presented By:
Cari Sheehan
Indianapolis, IN
(812) 239-4187
csheehan@taftlaw.com
