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Ethics in Government - Ethical Cultures, Falls From Grace and the Way Ahead

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 Read Professor Paul Paton's Sac Bee Article

Professor Paul Paton on Ethics in Government (mp3)

March 6, 2009

This symposium focused on issues of ethics and conduct in government.  These have taken on heightened importance as local, state and federal governments address scandal, allegations of impropriety, and concerns about conflicts of interest in both political office and in the public service.  Drawing on the unique challenges and opportunities presented by an election year and a new administration, this Symposium brought together academic experts, practitioners, and thoughtful observers with experience in and out of government for a timely reflection on the problems, analysis of the cures and an open roundtable on the way forward.  Lobbying and ethics were the special focus of a major session.  

Former California Assembly Speaker Willie L. Brown, Jr. provided a personal reflection on these critical issues as the luncheon keynote speaker.  

MCLE CREDIT- The University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider. This program was approved for 5.5 hours of MCLE credit. The Pacific McGeorge School of Law certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved educational activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of The State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education.