Gross proceeds to attorneys

[NECPA in NEBRASKA]

I have a client that was an attorney employed by a large corporation that is not a law firm. They let her go and then gave her a back bonus on a W2 and a large settlement sum that is called non-wage damages in the settlement papers. We were expecting a 1099 Misc with the amount on line 3, but it is shown as gross proceeds paid to an attorney. Her attorney received his 1099 separately. I am showing the amount on line 21, but wondered if I should also show it on a Schedule C and then back it out as a settlement expense. She was definitely not self-employed and performed no services for the company for this money. She is willing to get her attorney to ask for a new 1099.

Thanks!

Bonnie