I represent a corporation and disagree with certain decisions of the president of the corporation. What obligation do I have to go to the corporation’s board?

To answer this question, Rule of Professional Conduct 1.13 has to be reviewed. That rule indicates quite clearly that a lawyer who is employed or represents a corporation or organization represents it through its duly authorized constituents, i.e., the president or officers.

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