In a unique legal ethics "sermon," Sean Carter goes beyond the do's and don'ts of the Rules of Professional Conduct to get to the heart of the matter -- the common mindsets that result in ethical violations in the first place. Get tips and insights on how
to heal ourselves from these mindsets so that the ethical canons become guideposts and not obstacles in our drive to become successful lawyers.

While life often imitates art, it shouldn’t in the case of the portrayal of lawyers on television. The lawyers on our favorite legal dramas -- Boston [Il]Legal, The [Mal]Practice, L. A. Law[less] -- often violate our standards of professionalism. See how our TV counterparts often confuse being a zealous advocate with being a zealot.
You will also receive tips on how to reduce hostility in interactions with difficult opposing counsel; diffuse tension among warring clients; and preserve the integrity of the profession.