Civility as Strategy: Turning Civility into Strategic Advantage

Civility promotes courtesy, professionalism, and a good night’s sleep. It can also serve as powerful advocacy skill that can influence judges, juries, and opposing counsel. This virtual program will feature a candid discussion on how professionalism can affect case outcomes, client relationships, and reputations in the legal community. The panel, featuring Justice Margulies of JAMS, will share examples of effective and ineffective conduct, discuss civility rules and standards, and offer strategies to maintain composure. Attendees will learn how to turn civility into a strategic advantage.

Panel:

• Hon. Kathleen Kelly (Ret.) | ADR Services
• Hon. Sandra Margulies (Ret.) | JAMS
• Oliver Vallejo | The Veen Firm