This discussion group will explore the critical role law school leaders play in preserving the integrity of a self-regulated legal profession. We will examine three interconnected responsibilities: ensuring lawyers are held accountable for unethical conduct under professional reporting rules; addressing concerning student behavior that may impact Character and Fitness (even when it falls short of academic discipline); and maintaining meaningful engagement from tenured faculty to ensure that a few bad actors do not threaten an important system of protection. We will discuss how to balance candor, compassion, and accountability while upholding the values that will help maintain (and rebuild) public trust in legal education and the profession.
