1. Navigating the world of compliance and social life
Vahni Seunath
Attorney-at-Law

2. Legal Profession Act Chap 90:03 Third Schedule Part A, Rule 1
“An Attorney-at-law shall observe the rules of this Code, maintain his integrity and the honour and dignity of the legal profession and encourage other Attorneys-at-law to act similarly both in the practice of his profession and in his private life, shall refrain from conduct which is detrimental to the profession or which may tend to discredit it”

3. PUBLIC or PRIVATE?

4. FACEBOOK POST
“I really dislike waste of time contractors and lawyers who encourage that kind of dishonest behaviour”
- Anonymous Lawyer

5. CODE OF ETHICS PART A, RULE 41(1)
“The conduct of an Attorney-at-Law towards his fellow attorneys shall be characterized by courtesy, fairness and good faith and he shall not permit ill- feeling between clients to affect his relationship with his colleagues”

6. FACEBOOK POST
“Another 3 hours at the Magistrates’ Court, Port of Spain…………..No Magistrate” #trinidadisnotarealplace -Anonymous Lawyer

7. CODE OF ETHICS PART A RULE 36(2)
36(2) “An Attorney-at-Law shall encourage respect for the Courts and the Judges”

8. CODE OF ETHICS PART A, RULE 36(4)
36 (4) “Where there is ground for complaint against a Judge or Magistrate an Attorney-at-Law may make representation to the proper authorities and in such cases, the Attorney-at-Law shall be protected.”

9. FACEBOOK POST
Magistrate: Sir, do you have a lawyer? Accused: No Ma’am; Magistrate: Would you like an opportunity to retain an Attorney? Accused: No Ma’am Magistrate: Alright, let’s proceed.
*Charge Read to the Accused*
Magistrate: How do you plead? Accused: Not guilty
Magistrate: Not guilty?
Accused: Well guilty with a reason
*Silence in the Court Room*
#AH DED
-Anonymous

10. CODE OF ETHICS PART A, RULE 53
“Where in any particular matter explicit ethical guidance does not exist, an attorney-at-law shall determine his conduct by acting in a manner that promotes public confidence in the integrity and efficiency of the legal system and the legal profession.”

12. CODE OF ETHICS PART A, RULE 12
“An Attorney-at-Law should also bear in mind that he can only maintain the high traditions of his profession by being a person of high integrity.”

18. Be Aware
We must educate ourselves about how to correctly use any social media platform and ensure that we are always aware of the risks involved in the sharing of information.

19. THE END