The general counsel plays a key role in the event of a CEO suddenly stepping down or being pushed out of a company and should help draft a plan for such an instance, according to experts.

In the last week, the CEOs of WeWork Companies Inc., eBay Inc. and Juul Labs Inc. have resigned amid public scrutiny or disagreements with their respective boards of directors. In the event of a CEO suddenly stepping down or being forced out, the general counsel plays a crucial role in leading the company while the board searches for a new chief executive.

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