To respond to your posting referenced below--yes, the Client Committee was self-appointed by the Co-Chairs as a closed group consisting of the two Co-Chairs and the 2 attorneys who are members/participants of CWG. I had volunteered to be a member, but I also understood the need for efficiency and speed, therefore I do not consider it necessarily "precedent."

Unfortunately, we are month later, and CWG still has no independent legal counsel, although I understand these things take "time." The extent of ICANN staff  involvement with the Client Committee is of some concern--I have heard Greg refer to it somewhat obliquely. I do not know the specifics, but I do trust Greg Shatan's judgment in such matters--he understands who the "client" is here--CWG-Stewardship--not ICANN, not ICANN legal staff, etc.

So yes, we have a closed, self-appointed group of 4 deciding a critical issue--
selection of independent legal counsel--in a somewhat opaque process up to this point. I hope for a successful outcome, soon. Your request for transparency was reasonable and I hope will be respected.