In this episode, we explore the changing landscape of lawyers’ professional independence and the ethical implications of evolving business structures in the legal profession. Our guest is Tom Spahn of McGuireWoods, a nationally recognized authority on legal ethics and attorney‑client privilege. A Class of 1998 Fellow, Tom has long helped the Virginia Law Foundation uphold the legal education pillar of our mission, serving as both a Virginia CLE faculty member and a prolific author of our publications.  

Beyond the Episode:

• Get to know our distinguished guest, Tom Spahn
• Join us in Charlottesville or virtually to learn from him at the May 27 Virginia CLE seminar, Ethical Marketing for the Modern Lawyer
• Be like Tom, and teach for Virginia CLE! Submit a program proposal at this link.

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