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John Eastman Disbarred
Yesterday, the California Supreme Court disbarred John Eastman as a result of his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The removal of a lawyer’s right to practice law is never a moment for celebration. It is, however, a moment to take pride in a profession where the fundamental framework for attorney regulation operates as it should.
In December of 2021, LDAD filed an ethics complaint against Mr. Eastman for his participation in post-election efforts to install Mr. Trump as president, notwithstanding the irrefutable fact that he lost his re-election campaign.
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Meeting the Moment Initiative
LDAD has launched “Meeting the Moment – A Call for Lawyers to Lead,” asking lawyers to engage with their communities about what is at stake and why it should matter to everyone. Meeting the Moment seeks to engage lawyers, businesses, the media, nonprofit organizations, faith communities, civic and community groups, and others in the fight to preserve our democratic institutions and the rule of law. Check out our growing list of resources on our Meeting the Moment tab.
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