Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Aug. 11, 2025
Ethical pitfalls to avoid when lawyers 'meet the press'
Lawyers play a vital role in shaping public understanding of the justice system, but must carefully balance media engagement with ethical duties to avoid compromising their clients or the integrity of legal proceedings.
The media play an important role in the public's fair access to justice. Often, press conferences or news interviews regarding high-profile litigation on the national or local stage are intended to provide transparency into and information about the legal system. The opportunity for a news reporter or a member of the public to attend a trial or hearing, or for the public to watch a high-profile case being streamed live on television, shows how the justice system is watched by...
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