Civility and Cooperation Between Prosecutors and Defense Lawyers

Join this panel discussion featuring judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys to discuss the ethical obligations that lead our justice system. Attendees learn about the goals of a fair outcome from each side of the aisle, with practical and relevant information for their day-to-day professional lives.

What You’ll Learn:
1. The ethical rules in an adversarial system, including how to manifest a professional and courteous attitude toward opposing counsel
2. When does a lack of civility or unprofessional conduct become an ethical violation
3. Why civility at all? What does it do for us, for our profession, for our institution, and for our community?
4. Are there professional and practical reasons to limit “civility” in the adversarial arena in criminal cases? How may civility and effective advocacy coexist in an adversary system?

Presented by:
Criminal Justice Section

Chairs:
Samin Adib, Maricopa County Attorney’s Office
Desiree Kerfoot, Arizona Attorney General’s Office
Nicholas Kilingerman, Arizona Attorney General’s Office
Mark Williams, Mark Williams Law

Faculty:
Hon. Margaret Downie, Presiding Disciplinary Judge, Arizona Supreme Court
David Hintze, Maricopa County Office of the Public Defender
Hon. Kellie Johnson, Superior Court of Pima County
Hon. Ronald Reinstein, Superior Court of Arizona (ret.)
William Ring, Coconino County Attorney’s Office
Benjamin Taylor, Taylor & Gomez LLP