Ethics & Discipline Cases

One of our partners, Michele Carney, provides confidential consultations on ethics and discipline issues affecting Washington lawyers, particularly in the area of immigration practice.   

Ms. Carney has been the national Ethics Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and also has Chaired the Disciplinary Board of the Washington State Bar association.  She is on the Committee of Professional Ethics and Character & Fitness Board of the Washington State Bar Association.   

Ms. Carney is a frequent speaker at national conferences in the area of ethics. 

Ethics Resources by Michele Carney

• ChatGPT and Ethics

• What is ChatGPT?

• EOIRs New Limited Professional Practice Rule, Ethical Considerations

• Taking the Measure of Lozada

• Guidance on Refunds of Flat Fees under Prosecutorial Discretion

• How Legal Ethics have Evolved in Immigration Practice

• Tips for Avoiding a Disciplinary Complaint in Immigration Court

• Ethical Duties for Prosecutorial Discretion Requests

• Ethics of Engaging Freelance Paralegals

• Mastering the Myriad Challenges of Immigration Court

• Immigration Lawyers Guide to Delivering Online Legal Services

• Ethical Considerations for filing Affirmative Asylum case for COR

• AILA University - How Much can you charge for your Services

• AILA University - The Ethics of Hourly Billing

• AILA University - The Ethics of Minimum Fees

• Podcast - Conversations with Disciplinary Counsel