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Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Mar. 11, 2026

What law firm associates should know about their ethical obligations

Junior lawyers must mind ethics, supervise staff, avoid conflicts, and be careful online or moonlighting--or risk career and firm liability.

Shari L. Klevens

Partner
Dentons US LLP

Phone: (202) 496-7500

Email: shari.klevens@dentons.com

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Alanna G. Clair

Partner
Dentons US LLP

Email: alanna.clair@dentons.com

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What law firm associates should know about their ethical obligations
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Law school graduates often face a decision when entering the workforce: what type of practice to join? Some may join a government entity or go in-house at a corporation, while many go into private practice at a law firm. A law firm often has the resources to train associates and teach them the ropes in how to practice law.

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