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Kirkland L. Hicks

Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Lincoln Financial Group

He is a member of the company’s senior management committee. He oversees all activities for the law, compliance, government relations, and corporate secretary functions of the company, as well as provides strategic counsel to the CEO, board of directors, and senior management team.

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Compliance and Ethics

When Should the General Counsel Recommend that the Board Conduct an Independent Investigation?

This article discusses the importance of independent investigations for global companies and circumstances that might warrant an independent investigation. Practical guidance for general counsel will also be discussed, when evaluating whether to recommend that the audit committee oversee the investigation, and when to make that critical recommendation to the board.