Rubin Rudman attorneys Christine Parise Cordes and Neal Splaine, Co-Chairs of the firm’s Corporate, Business & Tax Practice, were recently featured in citybiz in a Q&A focused on hiring outside general counsel for closely held and family-owned businesses.

In the article, Christine and Neal draw on decades of experience advising companies across New England to explore what makes the outside general counsel relationship effective—and why it is often critical to long-term success. They address the legal and operational challenges that are unique to closely held and family-run organizations, including governance, succession planning, and navigating complex family dynamics.

The discussion also highlights the issues that most frequently arise for these businesses, what clients value most in a trusted advisor, and how thoughtful legal guidance can help position companies for continuity across generations.

This Q&A is part of an ongoing series examining the evolving needs of family-owned and closely held businesses—an essential segment of the regional economy.