Colorado Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel

30/09/2019

LAWYER IDENTITY THEFT. BE VIGILANT!
Recently, the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel has received calls alleging a lawyer has engaged in misconduct. Upon further investigation, we have determined the lawyer’s identity was used as part of a fraud, unbeknownst to the lawyer. Read up on this latest scam here:

By APRIL McMURREY, Deputy Regulation Counsel, and E. JAMES WILDER, Assistant Regulation Counsel Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel

23/09/2019

The Colorado Supreme Court has adopted a new rule expressly addressing sexual harassment by attorneys in connection with their professional activities. For the new Colo. RPC 8.4(i), click here:

23/09/2019

Last Wednesday, Attorney Regulation Counsel Jessica Yates testified before the Colorado Supreme Court on why the Rules of Professional Conduct need to address sexual harassment. Yates also discussed similar rules in other states.

Watch the full testimony here:

16/09/2019

We want to know which resources you turn to when encountering bullying or unprofessional behavior in your practice, and what resources you would like to see. Participate in this short, anonymous five-minute survey by clicking here:

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10/09/2019

The ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility has issued ABA Formal Ethics Opinion 488 - Judges’ Social or Close Personal Relationships with Lawyers or Parties as Grounds for Disqualification or Disclosure.

26/08/2019

The Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel seeks applications for a Character and Fitness Investigator. Send letter of intent with salary requirements, resume, and references by September 16, 2019. Full job description:

19/08/2019

In this Call to Action, we describe the consequences that drinking and driving can have on your law license. Everything from a lawyer's duty to self-report, how OARC investigates following the self-report, outcomes, and what you should do if you need help navigating the investigation process.

As you enjoy summertime in Colorado, and hopefully have the chance to connect with friends and family, be mindful of an issue that rarely arises in the practice of law, but may have consequences for your law license: drinking and driving.

13/08/2019

Do you have thoughts about the bar exam? The NCBE Testing Task Force needs your help to develop the next generation of the bar exam! Please complete the Task Force’s 2019 practice analysis survey online at https://www.testingtaskforce.org/2019PAsurvey.

01/08/2019

In support of the Colorado Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being, OARC unveiled a new webpage dedicated to lawyer well-being. It describes the ways in which well-being affects lawyers and their practice, and contains links to helpful resources on this topic.
http://www.coloradosupremecourt.com/Current%20Lawyers/TaskForceWellBeing.asp

31/07/2019

It's day two of the Colorado Bar Exam. Good luck, everyone!

25/07/2019

In July's "What You Need to Know," we highlight three recent ethics opinions: fee division with prior counsel, responding to on-line criticism, and directing investigations.

18/07/2019

Employment opportunity reminder: The Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel seeks applications for a Trial Investigator. Cover letter and resume must be received by July 26, 2019. Full job description: http://www.coloradosupremecourt.com/AboutUs/Employment.asp