by Daniel DeWoskin
Trial Attorney
www.atlantatrial.com

In February, I attended a panel discussion hosted by our own DeKalb Bar Association and moderated by Phyllis Williams. The title was “A View from the Bench: Professionalism in the Courtroom,” and the panel consisted of the Honorable Gregory A. Adams of the DeKalb Superior Court, Honorable J. Antonio DelCampo of the DeKalb State Court, and Honorable Elliott A. Shoenthal of the DeKalb Juvenile Court.

Although the discussion was interesting and enjoyable to attend, there was little that should have been enlightening to practicing members of the Bar. We have all attended seminars that remind us of the importance of professionalism and even common courtesy in our work. What made this particular panel discussion worthwhile was hearing these reminders from those among us who we might think are more insulated from seeing less-than-professional behavior.