Advice Quote by Eugene Scalia
“For a lawyer to shade or slant his legal advice to advance a private agenda is among the gravest betrayals of his solemn duty as an attorney.”
About This Quote
Source Legal Ethics Lecture, Harvard Law School, 2018
A lawyer who twists advice to serve personal goals betrays the trust and duty owed to clients and the legal system.
In simple terms: Legal advice must stay impartial.
Key Takeaway
Uphold client trust, avoid personal bias.
Themes
ethics
law
trust
Mood
serious
cautionary
Type
ethical
professional
When to use this quote
- courtroom
- client meetings
- policy drafting
Key Concepts
conflict of interest
professional responsibility
integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can prevent personal agendas in legal counsel?
- How does bias affect justice?
A Different Perspective
Pressure to win cases can tempt bias.
