title: Having the general counsel's back.
abstract: The general counsel can find himself in awkward situations with a dual reporting relationship. The board must maintain the integrity of the office.
authors.affiliation: McDermott Will & Emery, Chicago, USA.
authors.forename: Michael W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Peregrine
mesh_terms: D006075:Governing Board; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D033241:Lawyers; D014481:United States