Kimball R. and Karen Gatsis Anderson Center for Advocacy and Professionalism 
Spring 2025 Symposium

 This symposium brings together veteran trial lawyers, former military lawyers, and renowned academics speaking on their experiences with difficult cases and difficult clients. They offer their perspective on preserving the rule of law no matter and constitutional norms in today’s political climate. The symposium addresses the issues of professional responsibility that arise when handling difficult and unpopular clients. It also addresses related issues of managing publicity, ensuring decorum and respect for the rule of law in the courtroom, advising clients in difficult cases about settlement and plea deals, reconciling personal morality with client representation and zealous advocacy, advocating against the perceived public interest, and representing persons accused of heinous crimes. 

Friday, May 9, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Winston & Strawn LLP
35 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois, 60601