Client Confidentiality and the External Regulation of the Legal Profession: Reporting Requirements in the United States and United Kingdom

Authors

Maria Castilla, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note examines the dual role of lawyers as both zealous advocates for their clients and guardians of justice, highlighting the tension this creates, particularly in the context of corporate scandals. It critiques the notion that lawyers should solely serve their clients and suggests a more active role in preventing misconduct. The analysis compares regulatory approaches in the U.S. and the U.K., noting that the U.S. relies more on self-regulation while the U.K. emphasizes external oversight, reflecting differing societal perceptions of lawyers' roles.

Disciplines

Comparative and Foreign Law | Evidence | Law | Legal Profession

Recommended Citation

Maria Castilla, Client Confidentiality and the External Regulation of the Legal Profession: Reporting Requirements in the United States and United Kingdom, 10 Cardozo Pub. L. Pol’y & Ethics J. 321 (2012).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cplpej/vol10/iss2/4