Order in the Court: Ethical Interaction With Judges
Lawyers have a duty to uphold ethical standards while zealously advocating for their clients. But where is the line when it comes to challenging judges and their rulings? This program will explore the ethical rules that govern a lawyer’s interaction with judges both in and out of the courtroom, using real-life examples and cases as illustrations. It will delve into the ethical considerations of not only what lawyers can say to judges in the courtroom, but also what they can say about them in the court of public opinion.
This course will provide a thorough analysis of contemporary courtroom dynamics between attorneys and judges, as illustrated by case law, rules of professional conduct, as well as recent high-profile cases. It will discuss the ethical dilemmas that attorneys face in attempting to gain the best advantages for clients, while adhering to the boundaries of applicable ethical and legal standards.
Agenda
- Introduction to the importance of ethical considerations in a lawyer’s interaction with judges
- Exploration of ethical rules that govern a lawyer’s interaction with judges in and out of the courtroom
- Analysis of ethical considerations for what lawyers can say to judges in the courtroom and in the court of public opinion
- Examination of contemporary courtroom dynamics between attorneys and judges through case law, rules of professional conduct and high-profile cases
- Discussion of ethical dilemmas that attorneys face in attempting to gain the best advantages for clients within the boundaries of applicable ethical and legal standards
