Rule 8.4(g): The Anti-Discrimination Rule
Presented by Cari Sheehan
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Course Description
Length: 54min Published: 9/6/2024 
Did you know that the Model Rules of Professional Conduct have an anti-discrimination rule? They do! It is known as Rule 8.4(g), and most jurisdictions have adopted from form over the rule over the years. But even if your jurisdiction has not adopted it, disciplinary commissions usually use Rule 8.4(d) regarding conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice to discipline lawyers on bias and discrimination. This seminar will explore these rules and provide you with case study examples of what you do not want to do.
Learning Objectives
* Understand Model Rule of Professional Conduct 8.4(g)
* Review case study examples of where bias and prejudice can creep into the legal profession
* Understand how bias can impact civility in the legal profession
* Learn about policies and procedures any law firm can implement to guard against bias and prejudice
Speaker Q&A
Question
Is it important to make a record with the Court when opposing counsel makes racially motivated comments before reporting the comportment to the disciplinary committee?
- Octavia AnneM
Answer
You do not have to report the racial comments to the court first, or at all. You can go straight to the disciplinary commission.
- Cari Sheehan
Presented By:
Cari Sheehan
Indianapolis, IN
(812) 239-4187
csheehan@taftlaw.com
