Increase your understanding of attorney-client and work-product privileges as well as minimizing the likelihood of getting into trouble with the ARDC. Openness and full disclosure to arrive at the truth.• Transparency protects the public and fosters government officials' integrity. This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses concerns and tips for managing attorneyclient privilege in an open office environment, under US law. This publication is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide general information on legal matters. Attorneyclient privilege is a rule that protects communication between a lawyer and their clients. Always ask: "who is the client? The attorneyclient privilege generally prevents the unwanted disclosure of communications between an attorney and their client. To qualify for protection under the attorney-client privilege, communications of legal advice, including email, must be made in confidence. Outside directors play important roles in corporate governance, providing fresh eyes for, and critical assessments of, board decisions big and small.