Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Law firms that take measurable actions to cut risk can often lower cyber insurance premiums and get better coverage terms. Tips from Mike Mashke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek.

Early guidance on social media evidence risks can help your clients avoid costly mistakes that may affect their case. Here’s a refresher on how to counsel your clients, from attorney Laura Nicholson.

Don Blackwell makes the case for moving beyond mere "civility" and committing to compassionate professionalism among colleagues, clients and opponents.

Ruth Carter | Can a lawyer participate in boycotts and protests without compromising their practice? A lawyer’s guide to balancing civic duty with client obligations.

Ask the Experts at 2Civility.org: How can lawyers ethically adopt AI-powered audio document summarization while complying with professional responsibility rules? Mark C. Palmer replies.

Use Meghan Zavieh's year-end checklist to quickly assess your firm's practice systems and ethics risks — and plan to improve them for the new year.

Walking away from a law practice can be emotional, but your exit should be handled professionally and strategically. Your goal is to best serve your clients’ interests, maintain your reputation and continue to move forward in your career.

Charity Anastasio | What should you do if ICE comes to your law office asking for information about your client? A quick guide for lawyers.

Wayne Hassay | If reform is to be meaningful, it must begin with historical honesty—and resist both the elitism of the past and the lure of unchecked commercialism.

Camille Stell | Silence sends a message. So does courageous, principled resistance. Here are steps every lawyer can use to speak up and push back.