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Faculty: Jonathan Smaby, Irma Ramirez, Marie Jamison, Kevin Dubose
Civility vs. Zealous Advocacy – A False Dichotomy?
- Duration:
- 60 minutes
- CLE Hours:
- 1.00
A panel of lawyers and judges explores how civility does not diminish zealous advocacy but can actually enhance it.
Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00
Course Description
Many lawyers assume that there is a tension between civility and zealous advocacy — that treating opposing counsel with civility hampers their ability to zealously represent their clients. But is that a valid assumption? Are civility and advocacy really two ends of the spectrum? Is it a zero-sum game? A panel of lawyers and judges explores how civility does not diminish zealous advocacy but can actually enhance it.
Specialties
This course is applicable within any legal specialty.