Brenda Carter

Brenda Carter is a highly respected Senior Legal Counsel specializing in professional responsibility and legal ethics. With twelve years of experience, she has established herself as a leading authority in guiding attorneys and law firms through the intricate landscape of ethical compliance. Brenda began her career as a litigator before transitioning to focus exclusively on legal ethics, recognizing the critical need for specialized expertise in this area. Prior to her current role as a consultant for Corvus Legal Ethics, she held a key advisory position at Lexicon Professional Standards, where she developed and implemented comprehensive ethics training programs for attorneys across various practice areas. She is a frequent speaker at legal conferences and workshops, sharing her insights on emerging ethical challenges and best practices for maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct. Beyond her advisory work, Brenda is also a skilled advocate, having successfully defended numerous lawyers facing disciplinary action, including a complete dismissal in the landmark *Johnson v. State Bar* case, a pivotal moment that significantly shaped the understanding of client confidentiality in digital communication.