Describe the role of human resources in each of the major phases of a merger or acquisition in protecting against these risks.

Review the article titled Be Proactive to Avoid Litigation, Experts Say in preparation for this assignment.
Assume you are an HR professional in a company that is exploring the possibility of a merger. Identify the specific litigation risks that need to be considered during a merger or acquisition. Describe the role of human resources in each of the major phases of a merger or acquisition in protecting against these risks. Be sure to take a proactive approach in mitigating against risk.