In a July 8, 2026, article published by Law360, Veronica Nannis discusses the unique legal and professional challenges faced by in-house counsel who report corporate misconduct.
The article examines the rarity of successful whistleblower claims brought by in-house counsel, highlighting the significant legal, professional and ethical hurdles these attorneys often face. Veronica, who has represented whistleblowers for more than 24 years, notes that such cases are exceptionally uncommon. “I don’t think you could find even a handful of cases where there was an in-house attorney who was a successful whistleblower,” she told Law360.
The article also explores the recent disciplinary charges filed against former AT&T in-house attorney Theodore Marcus, who allegedly disclosed privileged company information related to a False Claims Act lawsuit. The case underscores the competing interests of protecting attorney-client privilege while encouraging the reporting of alleged corporate misconduct.
“There is a clear tension right now in the law, between wanting to protect privilege while at the same time wanting to encourage people and businesses to report corporate behavior that could lead to harm, death or fraud,” Veronica said. “Usually, it seems to come down on the side of protecting privilege.”
Read the full article, “Painful Reality – When In-House Counsel Blow The Whistle.” (PDF)
