Attorney Raymond Cotton makes excellent points in his column
"Good Fences Make Good Neighbors" on why presidents should have their own legal counsel review their employment contracts.
I say the same principle applies to ALL faculty and staff. As Mr. Cotton notes,
"It is way past time for college and university presidents to understand that in our country's legal system, it is unethical for the lawyer on the other side of the table -- i.e., the university's attorney -- to look out for the presidents' interests. It is predictable -- and expected -- that a contract drafted by the board's lawyer will reflect only the concerns and interests of the board."
MY attorney will review my next contract/employment agreement and all subsequent ones.
