Judges and Judiciary,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility,
California Supreme Court
May 21, 2025
Life off the bench: Judicial participation in the legal community
Draft Opinion 2025-030 seeks input on the extent of judicial engagement in the American Inns of Court.
Wendy L. Patrick
Wendy is a California lawyer, past chair and advisor of the California State Bar Ethics Committee (Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct), and past chair of the San Diego County Bar Association Legal Ethics Committee. Any opinions expressed here are her own, and do not reflect that of her employer. This article does not constitute legal advice.
The California Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions has invited comment on CJEO Draft Formal Opinion 2025-030: Participation in Inns of Court. The deadline is June 23, 2025. This draft opinion discusses the various ethical rules that come into play when judges are participating in the Inns of Court, including guidelines covering mentorship, solicitation of members, gifts, and networking. The most important issue, however, involves personal relationships and the...
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