The article discusses the conflict between a lawyer's duty to their clients and their right to speak on public issues. It suggests that lawyers should be able to speak on public matters even if it conflicts with their former clients' wishes. The First Amendment protects lawyers' political speech, which is crucial for enriching public debate and democracy. Limiting lawyers' speech could harm our democracy and discourage talented individuals from entering the legal profession. The article argues that restrictions on political speech by lawyers must have strong justification.