Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Will Hornsby guides us through the ethics of pivoting into a different or emerging practice area, with a focus on two fundamental issues.

Ivy Grey | Resist the urge to write about what type of work you’d like to do or show off your extensive legal knowledge. This is the time to connect with your client as a human with real-life emotions. Write from the reader's perspective and ...

The COVID-19 shutdown has sent many a lawyer to the world of virtual consultations. If this gives you anxiety, read Megan Zavieh's tips to stay compliant with the rules.

Will Hornsby guides us through the ethics of client intake and how to mitigate against potential conflicts at a safe social distance.

"Before COVID-19 impacted our lives, we had started working more from home. Now, we are exploring the possibility of moving entirely to a virtual law office. While some clients may even prefer only communicating online, we’re hesitant to go ...

Will Hornsby looks at the ethics issues and related things to consider before entering into an agreement with a lead generator service.

There's no whining in legal ethics. If you don't like the rules, Will Hornsby points to ways you can step off the sidelines and get in the game.

Julie Savarino points to three new ways diversity can be measurably improved in law firms and legal departments.

You really want a new job. One big reason: Your current firm engages in questionable ethics practices and, thanks to that, you are facing a state bar investigation. How do you get out while the investigation is pending?

This is not the time to act like shortened response times, court holidays, visiting relatives and school holidays do not faze us, says Megan Zavieh. We are not superhuman — we need a plan!