The informal discussion lasted two hours. Both attendees were strongly in favor of lawyers and the Bar being proactive in shaping change. They said that the world is changing, and the public is changing the way legal services are delivered. Some lawyers just don't want to see it, or don't care because their practices are doing well.
Ethical concerns exist whether a lawyer works for or with other lawyers or with non-lawyers.
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