Drawing on two decades of practice, this session gives newly admitted lawyers practical lessons on the professional duties that shape a lawyer's reputation and career. It addresses candor and accountability to the court, opposing counsel, and clients, including owning and correcting mistakes rather than concealing them or billing the client for them; attorney competency, including recognizing the limits of one's skills, declining matters one is not qualified to handle, and knowing when to bring in experts, special masters, or mediators; civility and respect toward court personnel, clerks, chambers staff, and opposing counsel's staff; responding to bullying and abusive tactics through the court and appropriate motion practice rather than in kind; protecting the record; honoring the client's right to decide whether to settle; treating clients in crisis with empathy; and meeting the lawyer's obligation to provide pro bono and volunteer service. It also covers the habits that sustain a professional practice, including setting boundaries to prevent burnout, maintaining a reliable conflict-check system, preparing well ahead of court dates, and knowing the resources available to lawyers, such as the Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program, the LSBA Ethics Advisory Service, and SOLACE.