Lincoln on Professionalism (LIVE)

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Abraham Lincoln once said, "As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man [person]. There will still be business enough."

Lincoln on Professionalism was created by the Atlanta Bar Association in partnership with the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism in Georgia in celebration of the 200th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Using an engaging documentary‐style format, the program presents ten vignettes that contain the writings of Abraham Lincoln to create a documentary‐style program on professionalism. The exemplary qualities of legal and personal professionalism Lincoln demonstrated day in and day out in his law practice are presented in the slides, readings and contemporary commentary that comprise the program. The vignettes provide comment and conclusion on the following in the practice of law …

Lack of Vanity • Candor with the Court • Justice and Fairness • Candor to Opposing Counsel • Dignity and Civility • Courtesy and Goodwill • Brevity and Clarity • Candor to Client • Diligence

Examples of Lincoln's writings include:

 "Resolve to be honest at all events, and if in your own judgment you cannot be an honest lawyer, resolve to be honest without being a lawyer."

"Never stir up litigation. A worse man can scarcely be found who does this. A moral tone ought to be infused into the profession which should drive such men out of it."

"[Diligence is the] leading rule for the lawyer, as for the man of every other profession. Leave nothing for tomorrow which can be done today." 

Lincoln on Professionalism contains ten vignettes. The "documentary" is coupled with a Chat Room discussion with a live Moderator for attendees to explore a current context for the model of professionalism offered by Abraham Lincoln's life and practice. In the Chat Room attendees are asked to focus on the issues presented as they might relate to the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct.

Presented by Periaktos Productions, LLC and  Produced by the Atlanta Bar Association CLE, the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism in Georgia and Impact Media Solutions.

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NCBA Member $79
Non-Member $99
LANC/PD Member $59
Judge, Law Professor, Law Student, Paralegal Student, Passport and Early Bird tuition rates do not apply. Registration for webcasts can only be taken online with a credit card.   

Webcast Dates:

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

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