We received a letter proudly stating counsel responds “on behalf of the board of directors and management.”
Let’s pause.
Because that’s not just sloppy – it’s backwards.
🏢 Who You Actually Represent
You represent the corporation.
And who is the corporation?
👉 The owners. ME INCLUDED.
Not the board.
Not management.
Not the self-appointed ruling class of Unit 0.
You represent us.
Yes. Even the ones you’re writing against.
Uncomfortable, isn’t it?
🎭 The Rewrite Attempt
“Board and management” sounds official. Powerful. United.
Almost like… a small government.
But here’s the problem:
The board is not the client.
Management is not the client.
They are agents.
Replaceable ones.
🪞 The Awkward Reality
So when counsel writes aggressive letters “on behalf of the board,” what they’re really saying is:
👉 “We are using your money to argue against you… while pretending we don’t represent you.”
That’s quite the trick.
💸 Funded by… You
Let’s not forget:
Every letter
Every hour billed
Every attempt at intimidation
Is paid for by the very people being targeted.
You.
🧩 Why the Wording Matters
Because if they admit they represent the corporation, then they have to admit:
- Their duties aren’t one-sided
- Their role isn’t personal
- And their client isn’t just whoever happens to be sitting at the board table this month
So instead, we get…
✨ “Board and management” ✨
Clean. Vague. Convenient.
🧨 Final Thought
You don’t get to:
- Speak for the corporation
- Bill the corporation
- And then pretend the corporation is just “the board”
That’s not law.
That’s branding.
And not even good branding.
