Official Twitter account of the Colorado Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel. The Office helps the Colorado Supreme Court regulate the practice of law in CO.
Recently, OARC 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: https://t.co/MDSWSYjsYw
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: https://t.co/jiwQy0cRjG
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.
Full testimony here: https://t.co/99ar9r2BiM
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: https://t.co/yE0v5ucs2K
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. https://t.co/73ADXKsOkN
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: https://t.co/YguqunP8XH
In this Call to Action, we describe the consequences that drinking and driving can have on your law license, including lawyer's obligations if there's a DWAI or DUI conviction. https://t.co/2MvCnRTf6x
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://t.co/yZtJgyUmSi.
In support of this initiative, 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. https://t.co/jqRVci59d1
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. https://t.co/LgDvCdbkGn
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: https://t.co/jCdY8oRNKp
Rule Change 2019(13) is effective immediately. The Rule Change modifies Colorado Probate Code Forms 800 and 862. More information can be found on the court's website: https://t.co/WFScCzRfxS.
New posting: 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: https://t.co/jCdY8oRNKp
Reminder: The Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel seeks applications for a Licensure Analyst in the Office of Attorney Admissions. Letter of intent, resume, and references must be received by July 12, 2019. Full job description: https://t.co/jCdY8oRNKp.
The Offices of Attorney Regulation Counsel, including Registration and Admissions, will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, 2019, in observance of Independence Day.
The Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel seeks applications for a Licensure Analyst in the Office of Attorney Admissions. Letter of intent, resume, and references must be received by July 12, 2019. Full job description: https://t.co/jCdY8oRNKp.
Lawyer well-being continues to generate interest: Last month the Virginia State Bar President’s Special Committee on Lawyer Well-Being released a report on occupational risks lawyers face and ways to combat those risks. Full report: https://t.co/rPsvtlf7dM