As the role of the general counsel continues to expand, perhaps it should come as no surprise that more of them seem to be turning up at political conventions. At least that’s the impression conveyed by some people who attended this year.

Brad Smith, general counsel of Microsoft Corporation, has been sending government relations folks and others from his legal team to conventions for years. But in 2008 his people reported that more GCs seemed to be present—and finding the experience valuable. His colleagues suggested that next time Smith consider coming along.

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