Description

Robb will explore the ethical responsibilities of attorneys in upholding and protecting the U.S. Constitution. Lawyers serve as officers of the court, bound by professional codes of conduct that require them to support the rule of law, protect constitutional principles, and ensure justice. He will examine how attorneys can fulfill their ethical duties while navigating constitutional challenges.

Key Topics:

The Constitution as the Supreme Law of the Land

-Overview of constitutional supremacy and its legal implications.

-Role of lawyers in ensuring adherence to constitutional principles.

Lawyers as Defenders of Fundamental Rights

-Protecting due process and equal protection rights.

-The ethical duty to challenge unconstitutional laws or practices.

Government Overreach and the Role of Legal Ethics (Strike Force)

-Whistleblower protections for attorneys.

-Legal strategies to push back against unconstitutional governmental actions.

-Ethical considerations in advising public officials and government entities.

Protecting the Integrity of the Legal Profession and Democracy

-The responsibility of lawyers in preventing authoritarianism and safeguarding

-democratic institutions.

-Ethical issues in legal advocacy, lobbying, and judicial integrity.

Speaker: Robert J. Fickman

Robert J. Fickman is a criminal defense lawyer in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing law for over 40 years and has handled cases in both state and federal court. Fickman is known for his advocacy for justice and for fighting against abusive judges.

Experience:

-Has defended clients in federal drug conspiracy trials, sex crime cases, and murder cases

-Has argued cases before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

-Has cross-examined agents from the FBI, DEA, IRS, and other federal agencies

Awards and recognition:

-Martindale Hubbell's highest rating, AV, for over 20 years

-Named a "Texas Super Lawyer" by Thomson Reuters

-Received the Minuteman Strike Force Award from the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

-Received the Member of the Year Award from the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Leadership:

-Served as President of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association from 2006–2007

-Served on the Board of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

-Led protests at City Hall, Commissioners Court, and Metro