AABA: What makes excellent Advocacy? Professionalism, Civility, and Diligence

AABA President Suzanne Burnett will moderate a distinguished panel of guests, including Justice Steven B. Gould of the Supreme Court of Maryland, Judge Donna M. Schaeffer of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, Thomas M. DeGonia II, Maryland Bar Counsel, and Richard J. Berwanger, Jr. of Frost Law. The CLE panel will discuss on the topics of professionalism, civility, and legal ethics. The panel will provide valuable insight for lawyers on how to deliver strong and effective advocacy for your client while maintaining professionalism and high ethical and practice standards. Key topics included the importance of demonstrating civility during interactions with clients, opposing counsel, and the Court, being prepared, and exercising due diligence and protecting yourself and your client during a case.