Professionalism and Civility in Practice: When Zealous Advocacy Crosses a Line

As the legal profession evolves in an increasingly digital and high-pressure environment, maintaining professional civility and ethical integrity remains more important than ever. This panel explores the regulation of attorney civility at both the state and local levels, including the professional and disciplinary consequences of incivility in legal practice. The panelists discuss how incivility impacts not only individual cases and client relationships, but also the broader justice system and public perception of the legal profession. Attendees will come away with practical insights into upholding professionalism in a modern legal context.