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Navigating Civility in Our Contentious Environment: A Roadmap for Credibility, Advocacy, and Professionalism

OCBA Business Litigation Section Meeting

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Price

$0 for OCBA Business Litigation Section Member
$25 for OCBA Member
$35 for Non-Member

60 minutes
Date Published

March 25, 2026

Publisher

ocbar.org

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Summary

In an era of increasingly heated advocacy in business litigation, knowing where the line isand why it mattershas never been more critical. This program breaks down the latest cases, sanctions awards, and Rule 9.7 requirements to show how civility directly affects credibility and client outcomes. Youll gain practical strategies for staying forceful on the merits without undermining your persuasiveness, fees, or professional standing. Join the discussion to sharpen your advocacy, protect your reputation, and learn how todays courts are actively enforcing civility.

BL2026-03-25VID

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Presenters

Justice Nathan Scott
Court of Appeal


Andrew Wood, Esq.
Partner - Allen Matkins


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Program Titles and Supporting Materials

This program contains the following components:

Media Files
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Credit

If applicable, you may obtain credit in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously for this program (see pending/approved list below). If electing credit for this program, registrants in jurisdictions not listed below will receive a Certificate of Completion that may or may not meet credit requirements in other jurisdictions. Where applicable, credit will be only awarded to a paid registrant completing all the requirements of the program as determined by the selected accreditation authority.

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Technical Requirements
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