Professionalism: A Way Rather than a Destination
About This Course
Attorneys are required to satisfy the legal-ethics standards imposed by the judiciary, with conduct satisfying such standards being described as "ethical" conduct or "professional" conduct. This program explores the difficulties of defining what professionalism truly means in the legal field and discusses which standards are mandatory and which are aspirational. Attendees will examine the difference in standards and enforcement between disciplinary, civil, and professional aspects, and the connection such standards have with legal ethics. Furthermore, attendees will be able to collaboratively discuss the current situation of professionalism in the legal field as well as ideas to further advance and motivate others to exhibit professionalism in the practice of law.
This program is an interactive seminar open to attorneys of all levels and areas interested in learning more about and discussing legal professionalism.
Learning Objectives:
- Define what “professionalism” means in the legal field
- Decide whether “unprofessionalism” is synonymous with “unprofessional conduct"
- Discuss the difference between mandatory legal ethics requirements and aspirational standards
- Differentiate between disciplinary, civil, and professional standards and enforcement in legal-ethics
- Discuss the reasons behind and importance of professionalism
- Discuss ways to motivate others to exhibit professionalism
Course Time Schedule:
Eastern Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Central Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mountain Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Pacific Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Alaska Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Hawaii-Aleutian Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
This course is also being presented on the following dates:
Monday, December 9, 2024
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Sunday, December 29, 2024
About the Presenters
James R. Wrenn, Jr., Esq.
James R. Wrenn Jr. at WrennLaw.Com
Practice Area: Ethics (+1 other areas)
James Wrenn Jr. Esq. is an attorney in Virginia. He is admitted to practice in the Virginia Supreme Court, the lower courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia, US District Courts for Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, and the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth...
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