Carolyn McGuire

Conflicts Attorney @Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Responsibilities Responsible for identifying and resolving conflicts of interest for new clients and matters. Works to resolve ethical conflicts and business relationship issues. Responsible for reviewing conflict reports, drafting and reviewing waiver and engagement letters, and communicating with lawyers and staff as necessary. Identifies potential conflicts of interest and works extensively with Firm attorneys to resolve conflicts of interest. Prepares and distributes a conflicts analysis memorandum presenting all outstanding conflicts of interest for each new client, matter, name changes, and third party subpoenas. Implements ethical screens and conflict alert notices. Answers questions from attorneys and other Firm personnel related to conflicts of interest, the new business intake process, conflicts clearance process, and Firm policies. Requests and reviews additional conflicts reports or updated conflicts reports.