Navigating Compliance and Ethics in the Legal Profession

Explore the principles guiding attorneys-at-law in maintaining integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct within the legal profession. Discover the importance of upholding the Code of Ethics, respecting fellow attorneys and judges, and seeking justice while navigating the complexities of legal practice and social interactions.

• Legal Ethics
• Attorney Professionalism
• Law Practice
• Compliance Standards

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1. Navigating the world of compliance and social life Vahni Seunath Vahni Seunath Attorney Attorney- -at at- -Law Law

2. Legal Profession Act Chap 90:03 Third Schedule Part A, Rule 1 An Attorney-at-law shall observe the rules of this Code, maintain his integrity and the honour and dignity of the legal profession and encourage other Attorneys-at-law similarly both both in in the the practice practice of of his and and in in his his private private life life, shall refrain from conduct which is detrimental to the profession or which may tend to discredit it to act his profession profession

3. PUBLIC or PRIVATE?

4. FACEBOOK POST I really dislike waste of time contractors and lawyers who encourage that kind of dishonest behaviour - Anonymous Lawyer

5. CODE OF ETHICS CODE OF ETHICS PART A, RULE 41(1) PART A, RULE 41(1) The conduct of an Attorney-at-Law towards his fellow attorneys shall be characterized by courtesy, fairness and good faith and he shall not permit ill- feeling between clients to affect his relationship with his colleagues

6. FACEBOOK POST Another 3 hours at the Magistrates Court, Port of Magistrate #trinidadisnotarealplace Spain ..No -Anonymous Lawyer

7. CODE OF ETHICS PART A RULE 36(2) 36(2) An encourage respect for the and the Judges Attorney-at-Law shall Courts

8. CODE OF ETHICS PART A, RULE 36(4) 36 (4) Where there is ground for complaint against a Judge or Magistrate an Attorney-at-Law may make representation to the proper authorities and in such cases, the Attorney-at-Law shall be protected.

9. FACEBOOK POST Magistrate: Accused: Magistrate: Accused: Magistrate: *Charge Read to the Accused* Magistrate: Accused: Magistrate: Accused: Sir, do you have a lawyer? No Ma am; Would you like an opportunity to retain an Attorney? No Ma am Alright, let s proceed. How do you plead? Not guilty Not guilty? Well guilty with a reason *Silence in the Court Room* #AH DED -Anonymous

10. CODE OF ETHICS PART A, RULE 53 Where in any particular matter explicit ethical guidance does not exist, an attorney-at-law shall determine his conduct by acting in a manner that promotes public confidence in the integrity and efficiency of the legal system and the legal profession.

12. CODE OF ETHICS PART A, RULE 12 An Attorney-at-Law should also bear in mind that he can only maintain the high traditions of his profession by being a person of high integrity.

18. Be Aware We must educate ourselves about how to correctly use any social media platform and ensure that we are always aware of the risks involved in the sharing of information.

19. THE END