[CWG-Stewardship] Client Committee

[Carlton Samuels]

Is the brief to Sidley Austin the same developed under Greg's [Shatan]
stewardship?

-Carlton


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Carlton A Samuels
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On Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 12:12 AM, John Poole <jp1 at expri.com> wrote:

> Jonathan and Lise:
> You asked: "what (if any) changes to the working methods of the Client
> Committee should be made so that the CWG can be as confident as possible in
> the capabilities and work of the Client Committee as this crucial aspect of
> the CWG’s work commences in earnest?"
>
> My suggestion: Prompt, transparent reporting to CWG, via the mailing list,
> of the substance of all meetings, conferences, and other communications
> (letters, phone calls, etc.), between the Client Committee (or any of its
> members) and Counsel Sidley Austin. For example, emails to and from the
> Client Committee members and Counsel Sidley Austin should always carry a
> "cc: cwg-stewardship at icann.org" in order to keep everyone up-to-speed and
> informed as the CWG work progresses.
>
> Best regards,
> John Poole
>
> On Sun, Mar 8, 2015 at 5:48 PM, Jonathan Robinson <jrobinson at afilias.info>
> wrote:
>
>> All,
>>
>>
>>
>> We are following up on the very good news that the Client Committee has
>> successfully worked with ICANN staff to secure the retention of Sidley
>> Austin. First, particular thanks are due to Greg Shatan for the
>> extraordinary effort he has put in to assist the committee with all aspects
>> of its work.
>>
>>
>>
>> Since the CWG initially discussed and agreed the set-up and composition
>> of the Client Committee, there has been some e-mail discussion regarding
>> the functioning of the Committee. As you know, the composition comprises
>> the two co-chairs and two legally qualified individuals (Greg Shatan and Maarten
>> Simon) which is a manageable size and contains appropriately qualified
>> members. The Committee was set up to provide an effective interface between
>> the CWG and the firm providing the CWG with appropriate advice on the
>> relevant legal issues. However, prior to that, the first task of the
>> Committee was to secure the services of a suitably qualified firm and that
>> job is now complete. Therefore, now seems to be a good time to seek input
>> on the working of the Client Committee.
>>
>>
>>
>> The Client Committee remains required in order to provide a coherent
>> interface between the CWG & the retained law firm because it is not
>> practical or cost-effective for a group the size of the CWG to continuously
>> interact with the retained law firm at all times. However, in order for the
>> CWG (and anyone relying on the work of the CWG) to have confidence in the
>> work of the Client Committee, the CWG needs to fully trust that the Client
>> Committee will accurately and effectively transmit and represent the issues
>> and challenges facing the CWG. And moreover, that there will be
>> opportunities for the CWG to interact directly with the law firm in order
>> to enhance that confidence and clarify issues where relevant. As per the
>> announcement of the selection of Sidley, representatives of the firm will
>> be at the CWG meeting on Tuesday to both listen and interact.
>>
>>
>>
>> Therefore, what (if any) changes to the working methods of the Client
>> Committee should be made so that the CWG can be as confident as possible in
>> the capabilities and work of the Client Committee as this crucial aspect of
>> the CWG’s work commences in earnest?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank-you,
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Jonathan & Lise
>>
>>
>>
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