Common use of Professional Conflict of Interest Clause in Contracts

Professional Conflict of Interest. Without limitation as to, or alteration of, obligations otherwise imposed on Attorneys with respect to County under the Rules of Professional Conduct or under law, and in addition to such obligations, Attorneys agree to comply with the following portion of the Conflicts of Interest Policy adopted by the County’s Board of Supervisors on September 24, 1985: “It is the policy of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, on behalf of County and all other governmental entities of which it is the governing board, to prohibit the employment by any law firm adverse to County while simultaneously being employed by County, unless the Board is advised of, and gives specific consent to, such adverse employment. “Any law firm which has been retained by County which desires employment which is or may be adverse to County shall transmit a statement of such desire to the County Counsel prior to undertaking such employment. The statement shall include a description of the employment and the reasons, if any, why County should consent. The County Counsel will forward the request to the Board of Supervisors with recommendation for action.” If the Board of Supervisors declines to consent to the employment, the law firm shall decline any such employment. The Board’s authority to give consent of County is not delegated to any officer or employee of County. The County recognizes that this policy may exceed the limitations set forth in the California Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of California. Where applicable, law firms employed by the County shall comply with such rules in securing necessary consent from their other clients.