Case Study: Perceived Differences in Legal Ethics of People's Republic of China Lawyers and American Lawyers

Abstract

This case study is based on the life and work of Li Guiying, a Chinese woman who became a lawyer judge and law professor.  In the past 30 years, she was faced with ethical dilemmas while defending her clients and ruling as a judge. These issues are discussed and her standards are compared with U.S. legal ethics standards.