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This dual role as both the controlling principal of the client and a partner at the law firm representing that client gives rise to a personal-interest conflict that must be addressed under the applicable rules of professional conduct before the engagement may proceed

It is precisely these tensions that the rules of professional conduct are designed to address, and it is for these reasons that the conflict must be identified, analyzed, disclosed, and — if consentable — waived through informed written consent

Dunmore's long tenure and the value of the DEH client relationship create institutional dynamics that must be managed carefully to ensure that Mr

Any change in Patricia Dunmore's 72% equity interest in DEH, whether by sale, transfer, dilution, additional investment, or otherwise, could affect the magnitude of the personal-interest conflict and must be reported to the Conflicts Committee promptly

Any challenge by opposing counsel (Kellner, Royce & Dillard LLP; Whitmore & Sable LLP; or Fordham Municipal Law Group PC) or by FERC Trial Staff to C&H's representation based on the dual role or any other conflict theory must be reported to the Conflicts Committee immediately and would trigger an expedited re-evaluation

Dunmore's financial interest as shareholder conflicts with her duties or interests as a Firm partner, or a billing dispute — must be reported to the Conflicts Committee and would require careful evaluation and potential modification of the engagement structure