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Ethics/Professional Responsibility,
Law Practice

Dec. 11, 2023

How attorneys can end up on Santa's 'nice' list

One way to avoid winding up on the “Naughty” list this year is to treat opposing counsel and adversaries with the civility required by the profession.

Alanna G. Clair

Partner
Dentons US LLP

Email: alanna.clair@dentons.com

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Shari L. Klevens

Partner
Dentons US LLP

Phone: (202) 496-7500

Email: shari.klevens@dentons.com

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As 2023 draws to a close, the holiday season provides a good opportunity to reflect on this past year. Did you win that motion for summary judgment, get that much-deserved bonus, or secure that new client? Or did you find that this year left you only with that proverbial lump of coal in your legal stocking?

If you find yourself covered in soot, consider the following tips so you end up on the "Nice" list next year when Santa makes his list...

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