In an article for the Defense Research Institute's For the Defense, Caitlyn Parsley and Andrew McBride examine complex attorney-client relationships, such as when a lawyer is hired to represent an organization.
Their article, "Managing Multifaceted Attorney-Client Relationships: Practical and Ethical Considerations in Representing Organizations," covers potential ethical and practical pitfalls such as identifying the client, taking direction from the client, handling conflict within the organization, and maintaining client confidentiality.