What Role Will Silicon Valley Bank’s General Counsel Play After Its Collapse?

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This will send shockwaves through the industry. And potentially through the economy at a time where it’s fragile, and certainly beyond U.S. borders as well.

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[Michael Zuckert’s] got to be at the table, because this is one of those situations where he’s either at the table, or the bank is on the menu.

— Rich Gold, leader of the Public Policy & Regulation Group at Holland & Knight, in comments given to the American Lawyer on the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, and why its general counsel, Michael Zuckert, needs to stick it out with SVB during these incredibly difficult times.

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