In-House Counsel

Mission

The general purposes of the Section shall be the promotion of the objectives of the State Bar of Arizona within the particular fields designated by the name of the Section. To that end, it shall be the purpose of the Section to identify, investigate, and research issues regarding registration, education, and representation in relation to lawyers who practice in corporate law departments or related positions for a corporation, association, or organizational entity that is not in the business of offering legal services in the State of Arizona, either as registered In-House Counsel or admitted attorneys. Therefore, the purpose of the Section is to:

(i) advise, collaborate, and assist the State Bar of Arizona on issues related to or encountered by lawyers who practice as In-House Counsel;

(ii) identify and facilitate the exploration of substantive issues facing In-House Counsel; identify and share best practices through various forms of information sharing; and provide the opportunity for member networking among In-House Counsel; and

(iii) plan and provide educational programs on substantive business, legal and ethical issues and best practices relevant to the In-House Counsel practice.

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