Husch Blackwell attorney Jody Rudman presents “Legal Ethics: Is There an Attorney in the Room? Defenses Based on Advice or Presence of Counsel” at the American Health Law Association's Fraud and Compliance Forum on September 23, 2026.
In highly regulated industries such as healthcare, organizations frequently seek legal counsel before entering into significant business arrangements, responding to government inquiries, or navigating audits and investigations. The involvement of counsel can play a critical role in shaping compliance strategies and may become an important consideration in subsequent enforcement actions or litigation.
This session examines traditional advice-of-counsel defenses, including the mechanics of asserting the defense and the impact on attorney-client privilege. Jody also explores the emerging "attorney in the room" defense, offering practical insight into its application, factors affecting privilege waiver, and considerations for documenting and relying upon legal advice.
For more information and to register, visit the conference website.