Spencer Fane attorney Pablo Orozco authored the article Is Internal Audit Reducing Risk – or Creating It? recently published by Corporate Compliance Insights.
In his article, originally a firm blog post, Pablo discusses how companies can structure internal audits to reduce legal risk while helping preserve attorney-client privilege. He explains why privilege can be difficult to maintain during cross-functional audits and outlines practical considerations for managing communications, governance, and documentation throughout the process. The article also highlights steps organizations can take to strengthen privilege protections while conducting sensitive internal reviews.
“Internal audits can reduce legal risk only if they are structured to avoid creating new exposure. Companies planning sensitive audits should involve counsel early, define the legal purpose of the work, establish clear governance and train project participants on privilege-preserving communications,” Pablo wrote.
At the firm, Pablo counsels local, regional, and national employers across diverse industries through a wide range of conventional and complex labor and employment matters, allowing business leaders to seamlessly maintain operational efficiency and prioritize successful business outcomes. He has represented some of the largest multinational retail chains and corporations, effectively anticipating short- and long-term risks, improving processes and internal communications, mitigating workplace conflict, and resolving high-stakes disputes.
Read Pablo’s full article here.