Judge's Corner Series- Judicial Pet Peeves & Professionalism from the Bench
Total Credits: 1.5 CLE, 1.5 Ethics
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- Ethics
- Faculty:
- Hon. Nicholas Alexander Knauer | Hon. Nathan Thomas Wade
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- Expires 180 day(s) after program date.
Description
What do judges really wish lawyers knew—and did—more consistently? In this installment of the Judge’s Corner Series, members of the judiciary offer candid insights into common courtroom pet peeves, professionalism pitfalls, and best practices that can make (or break) an advocate’s credibility. From filings and courtroom decorum to communication with opposing counsel and the court, this program provides practical guidance straight from the bench. Attendees will gain valuable perspective on how judges view professionalism, efficiency, and advocacy, and will leave with actionable tips to improve their practice and reputation before the court.
Speaker:
Hon. Nicholas A. Knauer, Pima County Superior Court
Hon. Nathan Wade, Pima County Superior Court
Faculty
Hon. Nicholas Alexander Knauer Related Seminars and Products
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Honorable Nicholas Knauer has served as a Court Commissioner at the Pima County Superior Court since March 2022. He presides over cases involving domestic relations, alternative dispute resolution, protective orders, and criminal conduct. Previously, he practiced in juvenile law with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, the Pima County Public Defender’s Office, and the Pima County Office of Children’s Counsel.
Hon. Nathan Thomas Wade Related Seminars and Products
Judge Wade was appointed to the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County by Governor Hobbs in February 2025 and is currently serving on the Family Bench. He served as a Commissioner on the Family Bench in Superior Court prior from July 2023 until his appointment. Judge Wade was previously a Deputy Public Defender in Pinal County and Co-Chair of the Legislative and Policy Committee for Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice. In Pinal County, in addition to his felony trial work, he served as the designated attorney for clients in the drug court program. He also spent 7 years with the Pima County Public Defender as a felony trial attorney, handling cases from drug possession to first degree murder.? Judge Wade also worked on criminal justice legislation at the Arizona state legislature both through AACJ and as a public defender. He is a 2013 graduate of the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law and currently serves as the Vice-President for the U of A Law College Association. Judge Wade also teaches Interviewing, Negotiation and Counseling at the Law School.