Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility,
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Dec. 17, 2021
Why ethics matter in mediation
Members of the legal community should be societal leaders and live up to the California attorney’s oath, which contains the following language: “I will strive to conduct myself at all times with dignity, courtesy, and integrity.” Which brings me to my topic: ethics in mediation.
Randa M. Trapp
Neutral
JAMS
Email: rtrapp@jamsadr.com
Judge Trapp previously served for 18 years on the San Diego County Superior Court, including 10 years in the Civil Division, where she presided over all aspects of civil litigation.
Is the legal profession in fact a noble profession? Some may even wonder if it ever was one. When I started practicing law nearly 40 years ago, I truly believed it was. However, over the course of the last decade or so, our noble p...
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