Good lawyers know when to parse the facts to distinguish from existing precedent, and urge action because it is right to do so. The over arching principle, is that the law is not a suicide pact, and the robes will support you. The robes are a problem, but they are not suicide pact types. At least not yet. And the best lawyers, in an emergency, will advise, even if it is illegal, it is worth it if you want to do what is right, and are willing to bear the consequences. It is all about leadership in a crisis.