In-house counsel are frequently called on to oversee and manage the “three ring circus” presented by simultaneous shareholder, class action, and derivative lawsuits, SEC and independent internal investigations and even federal and state criminal investigations. Learn how to knowledgeably spot and manage the peculiar issues and dynamics presented by these multiple proceedings, including: finding appropriate ways to coordinate multiple sets of outside lawyers; striking a suitable balance between oversight of and independence for outside counsel; managing conflicts, disclosure, insurance, indemnification, privilege and personnel issues; and all the while steering a course which is acceptable in the eyes of plaintiffs’ lawyers, regulators, prosecutors, shareholders, management and the board.