What does professionalism in the law really look like, especially 150 years in?

A recent, creative piece by the NYSBA attorney professionalism forum, authored by Partner, Jean-Claude Mazzola, Vincent J. Syracuse and Adam Wiener, explores that question through the eyes of a fictional character, Josiah Perplexatus, reflecting on how far the legal profession has come since 1876.

From informal bar admissions to today’s clearly defined Rules of Professional Conduct and Standards of Civility, the article is a reminder that effective advocacy doesn’t require hostility—and never has.

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