Recently, it seems as though the legal profession has all but abandoned its solemn duty to the public. Worse, that it has crowned social justice and diversity as sacrosanct ideals over its actual obligations. Among the chaos, Anne Marie Engel is sounding the clarion call for accountability. While many lawyers insist they’re paragons of integrity, it’s time to acknowledge that a veritable sect of the profession not only misses the mark but actively undermines the very foundation of their fiduciary duty.
The Legal Profession’s Lost Way
Let’s be brutally honest. The legal establishment failed to deliver, and it’s been content to offer a litany of excuses. When the stakes were highest — during COVID lockdowns, contentious mandates, blatant lawfare against political figures, and unconstitutional HR initiatives — lawyers too often chose political correctness over the core principles of fiduciary duty.
Think about it. Where were the lawyers when Facebook silenced voices under the guise of “misinformation,” when the LAFD’s questionable practices shocked the public, or when prosecutorial misconduct flew right under the radar? Even the saga of immigration, where certain lawyer-politicians have brazenly declared an intent to break the law, highlights a disturbing departure from the traditional, client-first ethos.
It’s time for our Bar Associations to stop paying lip service to the Code of Professional Conduct. The duty of loyalty and the standard of care aren’t relics of a bygone era — they’re mandates to be operationalized, not optional niceties for those too comfortable in Big Law’s status quo. The American legal and political landscape demands a return to highly competent, principled professionals who don’t shy away from challenging the herd.
A Different Breed of Lawyer
Anne Marie Engel isn’t another lawyer trapped in the echo chamber of modern legal hype. As a third-generation attorney with a grandfather who graduated from the University of Detroit Law in 1911, her family legacy is steeped in the old-school values of honor, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to clients. Unlike many of her peers who parrot social justice slogans or embrace DEI initiatives at the expense of sound legal practice, Anne Marie would have said “no” to mandates that undermined the rule of law. Her approach isn’t about scoring political points but about reviving the legal profession’s true calling.
For Anne Marie, the current debacle in corporate America isn’t just a crisis, it’s an opportunity. With organizations now unraveling under the weight of misguided policies like vaccine mandates and corporate HR initiatives that border on unconstitutional, businesses desperately need lawyers who understand that integrity isn’t an accessory but the core of ethical legal practice. Anne Marie’s battle is for every enterprise that has been let down by the complacency and political bias that currently permeate the legal field.
The Courageous Lawyer: Restoring Real Fiduciary Duty
Anne Marie Engel offers a bold alternative to the status quo. Her message is that it’s time for legal professionals to engage in robust debate about their sworn oath to the Constitution and the true meaning of their fiduciary duty. Rather than bowing to the pressure of political correctness, she champions a return to duty and ensuring that clients’ interests come first, without compromise. Her approach calls on lawyers to set aside trendy distractions in favor of a strict adherence to long-held professional principles.
Her proposition is simple: corporate legal counsel should be the fierce guardians of accountability. With her deep expertise in employment law, contracts, and regulatory compliance, Anne Marie is uniquely poised to serve medium to large businesses across sectors — from healthcare systems to corporate enterprises, and even government organizations. These are the stakeholders who need a lawyer with the guts to say, “No,” to the complacency of Big Law and the erosion of traditional standards.
Bold Predictions for a New Legal Era
Anne Marie’s vision is unapologetically radical. In a near-future where corporate America pivots away from the cumbersome and increasingly out-of-touch Big Law apparatus, businesses will gravitate towards legal counsel that provides more than just polished on-paper results. They’ll seek out those who deliver practical, accountable, and ethically sound advice — lawyers unafraid to challenge unconstitutional practices and unaccountable mandates.
Her call to action is a demand for immediate operational change. Anne Marie insists that Bar Associations, and the legal profession at large, take decisive steps to enact the principles found in the Code of Professional Conduct. Lawyers must embrace a renewed commitment to the duty of loyalty and the meticulous service of their clients, which historically defined the honor of the profession.
Up for Debate: Can We Serve the Business Community Better?
Anne Marie Engel isn’t content with the status quo, she’s out to disrupt it. In a time when legal advice has too often been diluted by political posturing, her rich legal heritage and fierce devotion to accountability promise a much-needed return to competency. Her message is both a challenge and an invitation to all who believe in the true principles of legal practice to reclaim the legal field from those who have lost their way.
Anne Marie Engel stands ready to lead this charge, offering organizations a principled alternative amid the chaos of modern legal practice. It’s time for a courageous lawyer, true to the legacy of the profession, to step forward and remind us all that the law is meant to serve us — not to impose political agendas on us.
