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  • Oregon Bench and Bar Commission on Professionalism Order 21-036


Resources – Articles


The following articles introduce and expound upon a variety of professionalism concepts, and provide guidance on promoting the ideals of professionalism within specific areas of law.


  • OSB Bulletin - May 2014
    On Professionalism Š Grace Under Pressure: Professionalism Called for in Criminal Law
    By Jeff Howes and John Connors
    This article covers concerns about unprofessional behavior of criminal law attorneys in Oregon from an unscientific poll of judges, including: personal attacks by opposing counsel; lack of preparation; punctuality; and social-media use.
  • OSB Bulletin - December 2013
    On Professionalism Š Professionalism and the Rules: When Bad Behavior Crosses the Line
    By Scott Morrill
    This article distinguishes between civility and unprofessionalism by acknowledging that the RPCs do not give the OSB general authority to discipline rude or discourteous attorneys, yet highlighting the RPCs that do control some unprofessional conduct.
  • OSB Bulletin - November 2013
    On Professionalism Š Professionalism in Mediation: Avoiding Common Pitfalls
    By Richard G. Spier
    This article focuses on eleven unprofessional lapses lawyers make before and during mediation.
  • OSB Bulletin - July 2013
    On Professionalism Š The Authentic Self: Moral Dissonance and the Practice of Law
    By Don Lundberg
    This article focuses on reconciling an attorney's personal moral values with the sometimes conflicting requirements of an attorney's job.
  • OSB Bulletin - May 2013
    On Professionalism – Tips for Fostering Civility in Business Transactions
    By Richard A. Canaday
    This article provides practical advice on better serving business clients through a professional approach.
  • OSB Bulletin - February/March 2013
    Is Some Behavior Ethical But Improper? Š The Intersection of Professionalism and the Disciplinary Process
    By Arden J. Olson
    This article argues that a meaningful discussion about professionalism should start with clarifying the distinction between professionalism and ethics.
  • OSB Bulletin - December 2011
    On Professionalism – Professional Goldfish: Yearning for a Higher Standard
    By Rachael Federico
    This second-year law student explains that law students are looking to practicing attorneys to be their guides and professional role models even before graduation from law school.
  • OSB Bulletin - May 2010
    Judges and Lawyers in Partnership: The Practical Rationale for Professionalism
    By Hon. John V. Acosta and Richard J. Vangelisti
    This article explores the rationale for professionalism as well as when and how to bring issues of unprofessional conduct to the attention of the court.
  • OSB Bulletin - May 2010
    Professionalism: A Judge's Perspective
    By Hon. John V. Acosta
    This article explains the authority of a court to address issues of professionalism as well as when and how the court should respond.
  • Multnomah Lawyer - June 2009
    Remarks by MBA Professionalism Award Recipient
    Judy Danelle Snyder
    This professionalism award recipient urges members of the bar to reaffirm their commitment to the highest standards of professionalism. See page 9 of this link.
  • OSB Bulletin – May 2005
    Why be Professional?
    By Ira Zarov
    This article explores the critical questions of what are the circumstances that foster unprofessional behavior and why be professional.
  • OSB Bulletin – April 2005
    Professionalism: Why we should care
    By Nena Cook

    This message from former OSB President Nena Cook explains to graduating law students that the legacy each lawyer leaves behind is measured by one thingŃour professionalism
  • OSB Bulletin – August/September 2007
    Professionalism for Litigation and Courtroom Practice
    By Hon. Daniel L. Harris and Hon. John V. Acosta

    This article provides daily practices that not only will improve the quality of a lawyer's professional life, but will also make a lawyer a more effective advocate for the client.
  • OSB Bulletin – October 2008
    Shooting Ourselves in the Foot
    Avoiding Personal Attacks
    By Richard C. Baldwin

    This article describes how personal attacks on opposing counsel in trial diminish a lawyer's own effectiveness and demean our judicial system in the eyes of the public.
  • OSB Bulletin – May 2008
    The Unprofessionalism Challenge
    Professional strategies for dealing with others' conduct
    By Richard J. Vangelisti

    This article provides some concrete steps a lawyer may take when faced with unprofessionalism by another lawyer.
  • OSB Bulletin – April 2002
    Is Winning Everything?
    'Professionalism' doesn't have to mean 'doormat'
    By Peter M. Appleton

    This author describes "hard ball" litigation and provides some general strategies that lawyers, bar associations and the judiciary can use to promote professionalism.
  • OSB Bulletin – August/September 2003
    Best Practices: Defining, and promoting, professionalism
    By Cliff Collins

    This article describes the establishment and active role of the OSB Joint Bench/Bar Commission on Professionalism.
  • OSB Bulletin – August/September 2001
    Aiming at Nothing, and Seldom Missing
    By Alan G. Greer

    This author argues that lawyers should strive for self respect and that public good from our work will follow.
  • OSB Bulletin – January 1999
    Special Issue on Professionalism
    The entire issue PDF is available here, separate articles are individually linked below.
  • OSB Bulletin – January 1999
    Why ‘Kill All the Lawyers’?
    By Hon. Wallace P. Carson Jr. and Barrie J. Herbold

    How Shakespeare helps us define professionalism for Oregon's lawyers and judges
  • OSB Bulletin – January 1999
    How We Can Make a Difference
    By Albert Menache

  • OSB Bulletin – January 1999
    Winning Isn't the Only Thing
    By Michael Long

    Is bar membership a license to abuse others?
  • OSB Bulletin – January 1999
    The Topic is Civility
    By Robert C. Josefsberg

    You got a problem with that?
  • OSB Bulletin – January 1999
    Managing Your Practice
    By Agnes Sowle

    Professionalism: Lifestyle or lip service?
  • OSB Bulletin – January 1999
    Parting Thoughts
    By Joan Seitz

    Professionalism, Viewed from the Bench
  • OSB Bulletin – August/September 1994
    A Call for Action
    By Edwin J. Peterson

    Firms and individual lawyers have a duty to make the system work – for everyone.
  • OSB Bulletin – January 1984
    Preofessionalism – Are We Losing It?
    By Chief Justice Edwin J. Peterson

    Chief Justice Peterson demonstrates in his article that professionalism is in the economic best interest of clients, the legal profession, and the public.


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