The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Writing Lawyers

In this session, authors discuss writing lawyers as protagonists, antagonists, and key supporting characters. Drawing from real life legal experience, panelists explore how the law shapes their stories and how writers can portray legal professionals authentically on the page.

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