Individual Director's Liability: Protecting Personal Assets from Professional Liabilities

There are many reasons to accept a position on a board of directors or as an officer of a company. The cause may appeal to you or you may see this as a way to give back to the community. You may derive additional compensation from this type of position, or it could be an honorary position. Whatever the reason, it is important to remember that with these additional responsibilities comes additional risk. By accepting a position as a director or officer, you can be held personally liable for the decisions made and actions taken in that professional capacity. Every position for every entity carries personal exposure. But there are things you can do.