She also founded and coordinates the Attorney Defense Initiative, a privately sponsored pro bono program that focuses on assisting impaired lawyers facing disciplinary charges. (2civility.org)
Ms. Rich founded and coordinates the Attorney Defense Initiative, the first privately - sponsored pro bono program in the nation that focuses on assisting impaired lawyers facing disciplinary charges. (2civility.org)
Rule 1.16 Declining or Terminating Representation (a) Except as stated in paragraph (c), a lawyer shall not represent a client or, where representation has commenced, shall withdraw from the representation of a client if: (1) the representation will result in violation of law or the Rules of Professional Conduct; (2) the lawyer's physical or mental condition materially impairs the lawyer's ability to represent the client; or (3) the lawyer is discharged. (law.stackexchange.com)