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May it Please the Court: Professionalism and the Bench

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OnDemand
59 minutes
Karen Crawford
Patricia Hollenbeck
Carree Nahama
With Hon. Karen S. Crawford from U.S. District Court of the Southern District of California + 2 others
Recorded April 16, 2025.
Product ID 100684

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Overview

Judicial Insights on Courtroom Professionalism & Ethics

I will serve as an officer of the court, encouraging respect for the law in all that I do and avoiding abuse or misuse of the law, its procedures, its participants and its processes. - The American Inns of Court Professional Creed

I will represent the interests of my client with vigor and will seek the most expeditious and least costly solutions to problems, resolving disputes through negotiation whenever possible. - The American Inns of Court Professional Creed

Judges witness firsthand the best and worst of attorney professionalism in the courtroom. How does a judge's perception of an attorney's conduct influence rulings? What happens when professionalism breaks down - whether from opposing counsel or even the Bench itself? In this essential program, a panel of judges will offer candid insights into courtroom professionalism, expectations, and strategies for maintaining integrity in adversarial settings. Secure your spot - register today!

  • Gain a judge's perspective on professionalism and courtroom decorum.
  • Learn how unprofessional conduct can affect your reputation, case strategy, and judicial decisions.
  • Develop strategies for addressing incivility from opposing counsel - or even the Bench - while maintaining ethical obligations.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Professionalism in Practice: Understanding the Rules That Shape Your Conduct
  2. Judicial Perspectives on Professionalism: What Judges Expect from Attorneys
  3. Navigating Unprofessional Conduct: Strategies for Attorneys in Difficult Courtroom Situations

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1 Total
California CLE Approved 1 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1 Total
Florida CLE Approved 1 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 1 Total
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Agenda

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  1. May it Please the Court: Professionalism and the Bench

    1. Professionalism in Practice: Understanding the Rules That Shape Your Conduct
    2. Judicial Perspectives on Professionalism: What Judges Expect from Attorneys
    3. Navigating Unprofessional Conduct: Strategies for Attorneys in Difficult Courtroom Situations

Who Should Attend

This program is for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Hon. Karen S Crawford
Hon. Karen S.
Crawford
U.S. District Court of the Southern District of California
Patricia P Hollenbeck
Patricia P.
Hollenbeck
DuaneMorris
Carree K Nahama
Carree K.
Nahama
Nahama Law
Speaker bio
Hon. Karen S Crawford

Hon. Karen S. Crawford

U.S. District Court of the Southern District of California
Karen Crawford

was appointed as a Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of California in March 2012. Previously, she was a partner at Duane Morris LLP, and litigation chair in their San Diego office. Before entering private practice, Judge Crawford served as a trial attorney in the Civil Division, Torts Branch in Washington, D.C. where she received the Director's Award for outstanding service. Thereafter, she was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office in San Diego. Judge Crawford served as the secretary and member of the Board of the American Inns of Court Foundation. She is the past president of the Louis M. Welsh American Inn of Court and current president of the J. Clifford Wallace American Inn of Court. In 1998, Judge Crawford received the A. Sherman Christensen Award in recognition of inspiring leadership with the American Inns of Court movement and committed efforts to improve the American legal profession. She was recently honored to receive the 2024 American Inns of Court Ninth Circuit Professionalism Award in recognition of her dedication to mentoring law students and lawyers.

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Patricia P Hollenbeck

Patricia P. Hollenbeck

DuaneMorris
Patricia Hollenbeck

,partner at Duane Morris, practices in the area of commercial and business litigation. She handles individual and class action cases in state and federal courts, and also has extensive experience in arbitration and mediation. Ms. Hollenbeck's industry focus is primarily comprised of clients in the consumer and franchising sectors, but also includes claims focused on business interference, unfair competition, consumer legal remedies and false advertising; trademarks and trade dress violations; and trade secrets. She also has extensive experience with litigating temporary restraining orders and injunctions. Ms. Hollenbeck has handled over two hundred arbitrations. She is very active in the San Diego legal community as an instructor for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, a director and past president of the San Diego Inn of Court (trial training program),  and as a bencher and executive committee member in the Louis M. Welsh American Inn of Court.

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Carree K Nahama

Carree K. Nahama

Nahama Law
Carree Nahama

is the founder and owner of Nahama Law, celebrating its tenth anniversary of dedicated service to injured children and their families. With a reputation for compassion, diligence and exceptional results, she leads her legal team to make a meaningful impact on clients' lives. An award-winning trial attorney, Ms. Nahama was honored with the prestigious "Streetfighter" award by Consumer Attorneys of San Diego (CASD) in 2023. Throughout her career, she has exemplified the highest standards of civility and professionalism, setting a benchmark for others in the legal field. Ms. Nahama is a bencher and team leader for the Louis M. Welsh Inn of Court, where she fosters mentorship, ethical advocacy, and professional growth among peers. As co-chair of the Women's Caucus for CASD, she champions initiatives that empower attorneys and promote inclusivity within the legal community. Guided by the Latin phrase "bona fide", Ms. Nahama embodies authenticity, integrity and passion. A committed volunteer and gifted connector, she is known for her advocacy of intergenerational collaboration and her ability to unite professionals across various specializations and firm sizes.

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