Alaska House Counsel

Alaska does not maintain a separate authorized-house-counsel registration. Out-of-state lawyers who practice exclusively for an employer generally rely on Alaska Rule of Professional Conduct 5.5(d)(1).

Under Rule 5.5(d)(1), a lawyer admitted in another U.S. (or qualifying foreign) jurisdiction, and not disbarred or suspended, may provide legal services in Alaska to the lawyer’s employer or its organizational affiliates when the services do not require pro hac vice admission. Personal legal services to officers or employees are not authorized under that safe harbor.

Confirm current text in the official RPC PDF. Related paths: Alaska MJP, Alaska Admission on Motion, and Alaska Pro Hac Vice.