​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​THE BOURNE FIRM

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Experienced on-demand general counsel for small to mid-sized companies not yet ready for full-time general counsel. 

The following are examples of THE BOURNE FIRM's experience with respect to risk management and how that experience could benefit you:

• ​​Drafted comprehensive risk assessment identifying risks, the magnitude and likelihood of the risks, alternatives for addressing the risks, a strategy for addressing the risks and the resources and costs of doing so.
  
• Reviewed and refined risk assessment with members of governance committee, executive committee, audit committee and board of directors to ensure accuracy and agreement about risks and actions to be taken.
  
• Managed risks in collaboration with key people, including members of human resources, information technology and operations based on plan with clear assignment of responsibilities and deadlines for completion of actions.
  
• Oversaw and contributed to internal audit function responsible for documenting and testing the effectiveness of internal controls, including devising, refining and obtaining approval for work plans describing actions, deadlines and accountabilities, and managing the internal audit function to that plan.
  
• Chaired corporate governance committees responsible for evaluating and managing risks, delivering strategic and tactical direction with respect to risk management and overseeing common-sense implementation of risk management initiatives.
  
• Drafted, reviewed and advised regarding a broad spectrum of policies and procedures to reduce risk, improve efficiency and enhance results, including for auditors, business continuity and disaster recovery, business licenses, disclosures, complaints, contracts, issuance of common stock, leases and related party transactions.
  
• Advised boards of directors, chief officers and senior leaders regarding key components of insurance programs, risks and benefits of different degrees of coverage and critical costs of insurance.
  
• Devised and implemented integrated insurance claims process within the scope of comprehensive claims procedures, including with respect to internal investigations, litigation hold notices for non-destruction of potentially relevant information, internal controls and corporate governance.
  
• Counseled concerning terms of indemnification agreements and their relationship to insurance coverage.
  
• Advised regarding material aspects of loss control strategy, tactics and coverage.
  
• Drafted charters designed to reduce risk for a multitude of corporate committees, including audit committee, compensation committee, compliance committee, disclosure and ethics committee, privacy and security subcommittee, and numerous cross-functional teams and initiatives and team composed of senior leaders.
  
• Reviewed and advised with respect to reports of whistleblowers, investigations of the allegations contained in those reports and required remedial action resulting from findings of investigations.
  
• Developed and implemented refined approach to initiating, conducting and managing investigations, directing outside counsel when necessary and developing investigation strategy based on business process improvement, solutions-focused fees and clear accountability, including litigation hold notices for non-destruction of potentially relevant information and corporate governance.
  
• Advised various executives and staff members concerning legal strategy for investigations, risk of assumptions in investigative process, and plan for communication and education.