What next, Charles Manson teaching group dynamics?

[Scooter]

John Dean of Watergate scandal teaching ethics course

CHICAGO — It’s one of the most difficult ethical questions lawyers face: When can a lawyer violate a duty of confidentiality to a client?

John Dean is ready to help the legal profession navigate the tricky issue. Yes, that John Dean.

The former White House counsel during the Watergate scandal is 72 years old. He lost his law license after pleading guilty to obstruction of justice in 1973 and served four months in prison, going on to become an investment banker and author.

He wrote two memoirs chronicling his Watergate experiences. Now, he’s using the nation’s greatest political scandal to teach ethics. The irony is not lost on him.

“I wrote the book on what not to do,” Dean often repeats.

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[Gob]

“I wrote the book on what not to do,” Dean often repeats.

Who could be a better teacher than someone who has already made the mistakes?

[Long Run]

And he does appear to be remorseful for his role in the illegal activities, even if his position at the time made him seem the wimp.

[The Hen]

God, how old was he back then? 34 and still very wet behind the ears.

These are the consequences of choices we make.

[rubato]

The Gordon LIddy's and Haldeman's were the moral cowards. Nixon was a loathsome evil toad.

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