Professionalism and values in law practice / Robert Feldman.
| Author/creator | Feldman, Robert C., 1948- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | London ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2021. |
| Description | 1 online resource |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Series | Giving voice to values |
| Contents | The values driven professional and giving voice to values -- Character and values -- Professionalism beyond legal competence -- Legal ethics and duties -- Reconciling character and values with expectations of clients and employers -- Who is the client? -- Objectives of representation -- Counseling/decision making in the attorney client relationship -- Confidentiality and conflicts of interest -- Enron-Lessons in corruption of values -- Trust and honesty -- Career choices -- Building a practice / business development -- Role of a mentor -- Contributing to a cooperative workplace / Diversity -- The role of a lawyer in the community. |
| Abstract | "This book presents practical advice to law students and those entering and in the legal profession to reconcile who they are as a person with the demands and opportunities of a legal career. The book sets out a clear framework and practice examples for: (i) defining "success"; (ii) understanding the role of a professional in relation to clients, colleagues, adversaries and community; (iii) reconciling demands of practice within ethical rules and norms , business considerations and personal values ; and (iv) building a values centred, economically viable practice and reputation . Complete with practical advice and experiences that produce and reinforce a holistic approach, this book provides invaluable support for second and third year law students and lawyers in practice to establish elusive work-life balance over the course of a legal career"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Feldman, Robert C., 1948- Professionalism and values in law practice London ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2021 9780367200107 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2020031140 |
| ISBN | 9780429244704 (ebook) |
| ISBN | (hardback) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |