EC 2-2. The legal profession should assist laymen to recognize legal problems because such

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problems may not be self-revealing and often are not timely noticed. Therefore, lawyers acting

under proper auspices should encourage and participate in educational and public relations

programs concerning our legal system with particular reference to legal problems that frequently

arise. Such educational programs should be motivated by a desire to benefit the public rather

than to obtain publicity or employment for particular lawyers. Examples of permissible activities

include preparation of institutional advertisements and professional articles for lay publications

and participation in seminars, lectures, and civic programs. But a lawyer who participates in

such activities should shun personal publicity.

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