Board Resolution to Retain an Attorney

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BOARD RESOLUTION TO RETAIN AN ATTORNEY

Effective Date: {{date}}

WHEREAS

The Board of Directors (hereinafter referred to as "the Board") of {{company_name}} (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") deems it necessary and in the best interests of the Company to engage legal counsel.

The Company requires legal representation and advice regarding {{specific_legal_matter_or_general_counsel}}.

RESOLVED, THAT

The Board hereby approves the engagement of {{attorney_or_firm_name}} (hereinafter referred to as "the Attorney") to provide legal services to the Company.

FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT

The scope of the Attorney's engagement shall include, but not be limited to, {{detailed_scope_of_work_e.g._representation_in_litigation_contract_review_regulatory_compliance_etc.}}.

The terms and conditions of engagement, including fees and billing arrangements, shall be as agreed upon in a separate engagement letter between the Company and the Attorney, to be reviewed and approved by {{authorized_officer_name}}.

FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT

{{authorized_officer_name}}, holding the title of {{authorized_officer_title}}, is hereby authorized and empowered to negotiate, approve, and execute on behalf of the Company any engagement letters, agreements, or other documents necessary to effectuate the retention of the Attorney, and to take any and all actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the intent of this resolution.

CERTIFICATION

I, the undersigned, {{secretary_name}}, Secretary of {{company_name}}, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors of {{company_name}} at a meeting duly held on {{meeting_date}}, at which a quorum was present and acting throughout, and that such resolution is now in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF

I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Company this {{certificate_date}}.

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