Session I - The Essentials of Preserving Attorney-Client Privilege - Adam Schwartz and Erin J. Hoyle This program examines best practices to assist in-house counsel facing determinations as to the applicability of the attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine. The CLE will address the nearly universal misunderstanding of the privileges’ applicability and the key legal advice component, as well as the danger of widespread intracorporate communications beyond those with a need to know. The program will also identify waivers, joint defense/common interest agreements, and issues arising before, during, and after internal corporate investigations. Finally, the program offers practical application of the privilege concepts presented through a dynamic question and answer session. Key topics to be discussed: Applicability of the attorney-client privilege in the in-house setting Preserving the privilege during internal corporate investigations Best practices to preserve privilege while navigating cloud collaboration tools Session II - A Discussion of Ethics and Preserving Attorney-Client Privilege - Adam Schwartz and Erin J. Hoyle This program further examines best practices to assist in-house counsel facing determinations as to the applicability of the attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine. This ethics discussion will explore the practical aspects of attorney-client privilege and work product in the context of the model rules of professional conduct. This CLE will use vignettes to analyze the differences between privilege and confidentiality; the types of communications that receive protection; what waives privilege; and best practices for how to protect privilege. Finally, the program offers practical application of ethical and privilege concepts presented through a dynamic question and answer session. Key topics to be discussed: Applicability of the attorney-client privilege in the in-house setting Preserving the privilege during internal corporate investigations Best practices to preserve privilege while navigating cloud collaboration tools *Includes 1h of Ethics