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Lawyer independence and the rule of law

November 03, 2020 • The Law Society of BC • Season 1 • Episode 3

President Craig Ferris and Jon Festinger discuss what it means for lawyers to be independent, why lawyers must represent their clients’ interests, and what could happen if lawyers are threatened for just doing their jobs.