Oversight Board hires Barnes & Thornburg as counsel for its school-plan review

What happened

The Oversight Board approved an engagement letter with Barnes & Thornburg after saying members had reviewed it. Approval of Barnes & Thornburg engagement, 1:25 It then authorized the board president to sign the engagement on the board's behalf. Authorization for president to sign, 1:52 At a January 15 meeting, the board said it was seeking caps so its financial and legal engagements together would not exceed $100,000. Planned combined engagement-fee cap, January 15, 3:49

The outcome

Engagement approved and president authorized to sign, both on voice votes. Approval of Barnes & Thornburg engagement, 1:25

Sources

• Approval of Barnes & Thornburg engagement, 1:25
• Authorization for president to sign, 1:52
• Planned combined engagement-fee cap, January 15, 3:49

Also known as: Barnes and Thornburg school oversight counsel · Oversight Board lawyer · school plan legal engagement · Barnes Thornburg engagement letter