There are three songs that the internet says are the perfect pop songs. In this intriguing program, Stuart Teicher (the CLE Performer) will reveal those songs and explain how creating a perfect pop song is related to attorney ethics. He’ll explore issues of competence, candor, and clarity in communication are essential elements of both. Topics include:

• The quality of the lyrics build a relationship between the songwriter and listener; the quality of the communication between lawyer and client create trust in the law (Rule 1.4)
• Lyrics in a perfect pop song often resonate with the personal experience of the listener; much like the rule on advising (Rule 2.1) gives the lawyer an opportunity to tailor advice to the particular experience of the client.
• A songwriter must be skilled in structuring the elements of a song to maximize its impact; Under Rule 1.1, lawyers are obligated to provide competent representation, which includes strategic planning and structuring cases in a way that best serves the client.
• A song can easily fall apart if it lacks a solid structural foundation. Too much improvisation or deviation from the expected can confuse listeners and weaken the song’s appeal; Lawyers who deviate too much from the structured ethical framework can end up in violations, such as conflicts of interest (Rule 1.7) or improper conduct (Rule 8.4).

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