ISBA Ethics Opinions on Board of Directors | Illinois State Bar Association

Opinion 02-01 | Board of Directors | Conflict of Interest
Lawyer serving on Board of Directors of insurance reinsurer and representing its customers

Absent disclosure and consent, a lawyer cannot represent an insurer with regard to a claim where the insurer’s interests are inconsistent with those of a reinsurer on whose Board the lawyer sits.
Opinion 95-01 | Board of Directors | Conflict of Interest - Personal Interests | Corporate and In-House Counsel
Lawyer for corporation related to corporate president and principal shareholder

The fact that a corporation's lawyer is related to its president and principal shareholder does not, standing alone, create a conflict of interest.
Opinion 92-04 | Board of Directors
Lawyer serving as General Counsel and board member
Opinion 91-27 | Board of Directors | Law Reform Activities | Prosecutors
Lawyer non-profit organization board member support of legislative initiative adverse to client
Opinion 88-05 | Board of Directors | Conflict of Interest
Lawyer on board of directors of financial institution representing competing institutions in unrelated matters
Opinion 86-14 | Board of Directors
Lawyer serving on board of directors and representing organization

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