Judges and Judiciary
Apr. 14, 2017
De-unifying California's integrated bar
Relegating the proactive functions of the organized bar to a voluntary bar association might endanger the State Bar's most important priority -- protecting the public.
Mark L. Tuft
Partner
Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP
Legal malpractice (certified), media law, civil and criminal litigation in federal and state courts
1333 North California Boulevard Suite 450
Walnut Creek , CA 94596
Phone: (415) 765-6215
Email: mark.tuft@wbd-us.com
UC Hastings
For over 90 years, California has been in the forefront of regulating the legal profession through an integrated bar. Now, for reasons that are all too familiar, there is movement toward separating the regulatory functions from the bar's traditional nondisciplinary functions as a means of enhancing "public protection." Less than half the states have voluntary bars with a separate regulatory enforcement agency for admissions and discipline. While these jurisdictions may provide guidance in ...
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