Cardozo Public Law, Policy and Ethics Journal
Abstract
The note examines New York Rule of Professional Conduct 1.11, which governs conflicts of interest for former government attorneys transitioning to private practice. It highlights the rule's strict requirements for screening to prevent conflicts and the "appearance of impropriety" standard, which allows courts to disqualify firms even without evidence of wrongdoing. The analysis critiques the rule's effectiveness, particularly in small firms, and proposes reforms to balance public trust, client interests, and attorneys' career mobility.
Disciplines
Constitutional Law | Criminal Law | Criminal Procedure | Fourteenth Amendment | Law | Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility | Legal Profession
Recommended Citation
Shira Mizrahi,
Up Against The Wall: A Guide to the Effective Screening of Former Government Attorneys in New York,
10
Cardozo Pub. L. Pol’y & Ethics J.
131
(2011).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cplpej/vol10/iss1/6
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