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Rule 4-201.1. State Disciplinary Review Board

The State Disciplinary Review Board shall consist of the Immediate Past President of the State Bar of, Georgia; the Immediate Past President of the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia or a, The Immediate Past President of the State Bar of Georgia and the Immediate Past President of the Young, of the State Bar of Georgia with the approval of the Board of Governors., At the first meeting following an Annual Meeting of the State Bar of Georgia the State Disciplinary Review, State Disciplinary Review Board

RULE 8.2 JUDICIAL AND LEGAL OFFICIALS

A lawyer who is a candidate for judicial office shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Code, The maximum penalty for a violation of this Rule is disbarment., Comment [1] Assessments by lawyers are relied on in evaluating the professional or personal, Expressing honest and candid opinions on such matters contributes to improving the administration of, Conversely, false statements by a lawyer can unfairly undermine public confidence in the administration, RULE 8.2 JUDICIAL AND LEGAL OFFICIALS

RULE 8.1 BAR ADMISSION AND DISCIPLINARY MATTERS

An applicant for admission to the bar, or a lawyer in connection with a bar admission application or, The maximum penalty for a violation of this Rule is disbarment., This Rule also requires affirmative clarification of any misunderstanding on the part of the admissions, [2] This Rule is subject to the provisions of the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution, and corresponding provisions of state constitutions., RULE 8.1 BAR ADMISSION AND DISCIPLINARY MATTERS

RULE 5.4. PROFESSIONAL INDEPENDENCE OF A LAWYER

of time after the lawyer's death, to the lawyer's estate or to one or more specified persons; a lawyer, to the provisions of Rule 1.17, pay to the estate or other representative of that lawyer the agreed-upon, to the estate of the deceased lawyer that proportion of the total compensation which fairly represents, a fiduciary representative of the estate of a lawyer may hold the stock or interest of the lawyer for, The maximum penalty for a violation of this rule is disbarment., PROFESSIONAL INDEPENDENCE OF A LAWYER

RULE 3.5 IMPARTIALITY AND DECORUM OF THE TRIBUNAL

The maximum penalty for a violation of paragraph (a) or paragraph (c) of this rule is disbarment., [4] A lawyer may communicate as to the merits of the cause with a judge in the course of official, the desire of the juror not to talk with the lawyer., Fairness and impartiality of the trial process is strengthened by the lawyer's protection of the record, for subsequent review and this preserves the professional integrity of the legal profession by patient, RULE 3.5 IMPARTIALITY AND DECORUM OF THE TRIBUNAL

Tribunal 3.4 Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel 3.5 Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal, Truthfulness in Statements to Others 4.2 Communication with Person Represented by Counsel 4.3, Dealing with Unrepresented Person 4.4 Respect for Rights of Third Persons Law Firms and Associations, Fields of Practice 7.5 Firm Names and Letterheads Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession, 8.1 Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters 8.2 Judicial and Legal Officials 8.3 Reporting

Section 2. Amendments.

These Bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of the members of the Center present and voting at any, properly called meeting at which a quorum is present and subsequent approval thereof by the Board of, Governors of the State Bar of Georgia., Section 2. Amendments.

Section 1. Effective Date.

These Bylaws shall become effective upon approval by the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Georgia, Section 1. Effective Date.

Section 2. Legislative Activity. Limitations.

The Center may, from time to time, as limited by the Rules, Bylaws, and Standing Board policies of, the State Bar of Georgia, sponsor, promote, study, or review proposed legislation., The Center will take no action on its own behalf or on behalf of the State Bar of Georgia concerning, any legislative activities except as authorized by Bar Rules, Policies, and Bylaws., Section 2. Legislative Activity. Limitations.

Section 1. Center Annual Meeting.

The Center shall hold an annual meeting of its leadership and membership at or about the time and place, of the Annual Meeting of the State Bar of Georgia, at a date, time, and location to be fixed by the, Section 1. Center Annual Meeting.

Section 5. Duties of the Secretary.

The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings of the Center, maintain the permanent records of the, Center, give notices of meetings, and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Chairperson, Section 5. Duties of the Secretary.

Section 4. Duties of the Vice Chairperson.

The Vice Chairperson shall assist the Chairperson and, in the absence or disability of the Chairperson, , shall perform the duties of the Chairperson., Section 4. Duties of the Vice Chairperson.

Section 2. Publications

No publication shall be distributed, published or publicly endorsed in the name of the Young Lawyers, Division except by approval of the President, and only then to the extent consistent with and in the, manner set forth for issuing publications by the Bylaws of the State Bar of Georgia and the State Bar, of Georgia Standing Policies., Section 2. Publications

Section 1. Qualifications for Voting and Making Nomination

Only active members of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing who are also YLD members (other than, Honorary Members or Affiliate Members) shall be eligible to vote or nominate in any election in the, Section 1. Qualifications for Voting and Making Nomination

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