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Presented by the Professionalism Committee
About the Program
This session explores the dual identity of attorneys and lawyers - advocates in the courtroom and counselors in society, and how professionalism serves as a compass guiding both roles. In an era of heightened polarization, participants will examine strategies to uphold integrity, foster trust, and navigate complex professional expectations.
You Will Learn
How to:
- Identify – The distinct, yet interconnected roles of attorney (officer of the court) and lawyer (counselor to clients)
- Analyze how societal polarization impacts professional conduct, client relationships, and public trust
- Apply practical strategies to maintain professionalism under pressure balancing dual responsibilities
- Develop skills for reframing professionalism in ways that resonate with diverse audiences and polarized contexts
- Commit to actionable steps that reinforce integrity, fairness, and resilience in the legal profession
Who Should Attend
Any attorney practicing law.
Credit
CT: 1.0 CLE Credit (Ethics)
NY: 1.0 CLE Credit (Ethics)
The Connecticut Bar Association/CT Bar Institute is an accredited provider of New York State CLE. This program qualifies for newly admitted and experienced attorneys CLE credits.
Attorneys seeking NY CLE credit who have been admitted to the New York State Bar for two years or less must attend the live seminar for skills or ethics credit, a fully interactive videoconference, or simultaneous transmission with synchronous interactivity. Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias CLE credits are only available as non-transitional credits. For further information please see the NYCourts.gov page on CLE: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/index.shtml.