This dataset includes 90 thousand attorneys licensed with the State Bar of California. << ",#(7),01444'9=82. Karen Sloan reports on law firms, law schools, and the business of law. The Board strongly supports George, and we look forward to working with him as we continue efforts to strengthen the discipline system, ensuring that the State Bar fulfills its public protection mission effectively and fairly, said Board Chair Sean SeLegue. endobj /Type /Catalog The office is also rolling out new ways to proactively identify potential lawyer misconduct instead of relying solely on complaints, officials added at a press conference highlighting the changes. Transactions with Persons Other than Clients, Chapter 7. Ronald W. Stovitz, Pro Tem Judge, The California Senate confirmed Monday the appointment of George Cardona as the Chief Trial Counsel for the State Bar of California. /Subtype /Type1 Site Map, Advertise| %%EOF Mondays vote follows a June 7 California Senate Rules Committee hearing, where Cardona earned the praise of committee members for his candor, transparency, and commitment to address discipline concerns. 309991 . George has devoted his career to public service and brings significant prosecutorial and management experience, legal talent, and a reputation for absolute integrity to this critical role.. The latest audit found that the bar too often resolves allegations of lawyer misconduct behind closed doors and does not consistently address conflicts of interest with lawyers who come under investigation. Payments made to the Clerk's office can be made by cash, check or credit card. 0000017140 00000 n License our industry-leading legal content to extend your thought leadership and build your brand. trailer About the State Bar's Office of Chief Trial Counsel OCTC reviews approximately 17,500 cases of attorney misconduct and unauthorized practice of law (UPL) each year. 18 0 obj All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. /Subtype /Type1 No start date has been set yet . endobj Women, Influence & Power in Law UK Awards honors women lawyers who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession. endobj California is the only state with an independent professional Court dedicated to ruling on attorney discipline cases. >> ': ABA Rejects Proposal to Make Law School Admissions Tests Optional, Committee Finalizes Draft Mandatory-Reporting Rules for Lawyers Amid Pushback, Q&A: New Assembly Judiciary Chair Trains His Focus on Remote Proceedings, State Bar, Hertz Hit With Trade Secret Suit From Lime, Law.com Editors and Analysts Offer Top Trends to Watch for 2023. Posted 1:00:13 AM. /Encoding 16 0 R State audits have for years raised red flags about delays in attorney misconduct investigations, case backlogs and low rates of discipline. The State Bar will submit the appointment of Cardona as Chief Trial Counsel to the California Senate Rules Committee, as the position is subject to Senate confirmation. 11 0 obj Los Angeles See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. PDF The State Bar Office of The Chief Trial Counsel of California Intake 0000005854 00000 n $.' George Cardona Confirmed as State Bar Chief Trial Counsel - The State California has the second-largest population of lawyers behind New York, and its disciplinary system has been beset by years of critical audits and high-profile scandals, in particular surrounding the downfall of prominent plaintiffs lawyer Tom Girardi.