These summaries were prepared by McGuireWoods LLP lawyer Thomas E. Spahn. They are based on the letter opinions issued by the Virginia State Bar. Any editorial comments reflect Mr. Spahn's current personal views, and not the opinions of the Virginia State Bar, McGuireWoods or its clients.

LEO Num	Topics	Summary
1129	16-Lawyer's Personal Interests 71-Representing Corporations	As long as the client consents after full disclosure, a corporation's lawyer may represent the corporation in a breach of contract action even though the lawyer was to personally benefit under the contract that was breached.

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