The End Of Civility
Should lawyers cultivate those traits and attitudes that would get judges thrown off of cases?
Are these the most uncivil times that lawyers have experienced? As one historian points out, the pre-Civil War Congress had heartier conflicts than us and their spiral into conflict is enlightening. For lawyers trying to balance zeal and civility, we need to mindfully address the systems that move us to war.
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Episode Resources:
- The Field of Blood by Joanne Freeman
- The Current State of Civility in the Legal Profession
- The Zeal Shortage
