### Question
How does the law define class counsel?


### Answer
Under *28 U.S.C. § 1711*, **class counsel** is defined as:

> the persons who serve as the attorneys for the class members in a proposed or certified class action

#### Citation:
  - *28 U.S.C. § 1711*
  - Heading: **PART V-PROCEDURE > CHAPTER 114-CLASS ACTIONS**

