Litigation & Arbitration
Apr. 9, 2025
Navigating ethics in high-stakes litigation
Your duty to the client comes first in high-profile matters, even as unprecedented media access creates more legal potholes to navigate.





Neville L. Johnson
Partner
Johnson & Johnson LLP
439 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills , CA 90210
Phone: 310-975-1080
Email: njohnson@jjllplaw.com
Southwestern Univ SOL; Los Angeles CA

Hillary Johns
Trial Lawyer and Managing Partner
Hillary Johns, Trial Lawyer

High profile matters are becoming increasingly common, with unprecedented access to information through media. The higher the stakes, arguably the more legal potholes. Legal fundamentals don't go away just because you're dealing with a high-profile client or matter. How you navigate a particular issue could not only affect your client's matter but you and your firm.
Who do you represent? First and foremost, you're a lawyer and your duty
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