Ethical Challenges Facing Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys in White-Collar Cases

Adapted from the Annual Justice William Strong Lecture on Ethics and the Business Lawyer delivered by Mark S. Cohen at Widener University Commonwealth Law School in Fall 2024, Ethical Challenges Facing Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys in White-Collar Cases explores the key professional dilemmas—charging decisions, conflict management, client advocacy, and media relations—that arise in high-stakes matters. Co-authored with Sri K. Kuehnlenz and published in the Widener Commonwealth Law Review, the article underscores the importance of balancing public interest, ethical obligations, and zealous representation in an ever-evolving legal landscape.