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Free Webinar: Ethics and Civility: Zealous Advocacy or Ethical Misconduct? Understanding the Limits of Publicity in Litigation
June 18 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Free Event! Self Study Credit available: Ethics 2.0 Hours and Civility 1.0 Hour
“Ethics and Civility: Zealous Advocacy or Ethical Misconduct?” brings together leading voices in legal ethics to examine the rules, risks, and real-world consequences of public advocacy in litigation.
This three-hour program offers practical guidance, expert insights, and a deep dive into pressing ethical challenges that attorneys face today.
Topics include:
- The Schwab Case & Its Ethical Implications: When does advocacy become overreach?
- Ethical Boundaries in Litigation: Navigating media engagement and Rule 3.6 restrictions.
- Civility & Professionalism: Distinguishing strong advocacy from sanctionable conduct.
- Publicity, Source Material, and the Press: What attorneys can—and cannot—say outside of court.
- Practice-Specific Perspectives: Special challenges in sports, financial, and entertainment law.
- Personal Risk for Ethical Missteps: Disciplinary exposure, civil liability, and sanctions.
Free Event! MCLE Self Study Credit: Ethics 2.0 Hours and Civility 1.0 Hour
- David Majchrzak, a respected authority on legal ethics and professional responsibility. General Counsel and Partner at Rosing Pott & Strohbehn.
- Jeremy M. Evans, served on the Joint Civility Task Force and past president of the California Lawyers Association, an expert in best practices and negotiations in entertainment, media and sports and intellectual property with a focus on dealmaking.
We are committed to accessibility! Virtual events are equipped with closed captioning. To request an in-person accommodation, send us a note at accessibility@calawyers.org or contact us at 916-516-1760 for assistance.