Professional Responsibility August 24, 2009

Key Points from Class today:

• Keep the client in the picture
• Most clients come from referrals from clients or other attorneys – your professional reputation is your key asset
• A professional is an educated individual devoted to public service in an autonomous, self-regulated group
• Thoughtful consideration of the demographic and economic facts of your profession can help you to make better career choices.
• One of the most important ethical choices you will make is the choice of people with whom and for whom you will practice
• The practice of law is highly collaborative.