Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-2010
Journal Title
St. Mary's Law Journal
ISSN
0581-3441
Abstract
This symposium article examines the fiduciary duties of law firm associates. After applying agency principles to the firm-associate relationship, the article analyzes specific duties and discusses cases involving alleged breaches of fiduciary duties by associates. It explores associate duties in the current legal, organizational, and socio-technological environment in which associates practice. The article closes with observations on the importance of firm principals considering the effect of firm culture on associate attitudes and conduct.
First Page
595
Last Page
619
Num Pages
25
Volume Number
41
Issue Number
4
Publisher
St. Mary's University School of Law
Recommended Citation
Susan S. Fortney,
Leaks, Lies, and the Moonlight: Fiduciary Duties of Associates to Their Law Firms,
41
St. Mary's L.J.
595
(2010).
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