MCLE ThisWeek Podcast

Balancing Advocacy and Effective Communication While Maintaining the Spirit of Civility

Episode Summary

This episode focuses on the delicate balance between vigorous advocacy and maintaining clear, respectful communication in legal practice when representing a wronged spouse. It explores techniques for presenting strong arguments while upholding professionalism and civility, both in and out of the courtroom. Attendees will learn strategies for managing high-stakes interactions, defusing conflicts, and fostering constructive dialogue with clients, opposing counsel, and the court—all while preserving the integrity of the legal process.

Episode Notes

Norman I. Jacobs of Esdaile, Barrett, Jacobs & Mone, details the delicate balance of assertiveness and civility in the courtroom while defending a wronged spouse, excerpted from MCLE's 4/8/2024 live webcast: Zealous Representation of the Aggrieved Spouse in Divorce The full program is available as an on-demand webcast or an MP3 here.  Get 24/7 instant access to hundreds of related eLectures like this one—and more—with a subscription to the MCLE OnlinePass. Learn more at www.mcle.org/onlinepass and start your free trial today!