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Imposter Syndrome is something a lot of us experience. We do not realize how many of our peers feel as though they do not belong in the legal field. This panel features 3 attorneys who will share their experiences overcoming Imposter Syndrome. This panel will explore the ABA and California Rules of Professional Conduct and how the Imposter Syndrome affects an attorney’s ability to ethically represent clients and how to communicate effectively with supervising attorneys, staff, clients, and the Court despite feeling like an imposter.

Imposter Syndrome is prevalent amongst the legal world
When navigating the practice of law, one must overcome feelings of incompetence and feeling like an “imposter” to adequately and ethically represent the interests of the client
ABA Professional Rules of Conduct & CA Professional Rules of Conduct 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.3, 1.6, 1.16, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 5.1
Competence – case management, representation, calendaring
Ethical Attorney-Client Communications and Relationships: How and when to speak to clients, opposing counsel, and court staff
Communications with supervising and reporting attorneys (CA Ethics Rule 5.1-5.6)

Speakers
Teela Crosthwaite Smith
SSM

Cesilia Fernandez
Deputy Public Defender
Santa Clara County

Mark Punzalan
Chan + Punzalan

Moderators
            
Raisa Dyadkina
Squire Patton Boggs

Holly Graves
Bledsoe, Diestel,
Treppa & Crane