In recent years there has been a renewed focus on how misconduct allegations are managed by law firms. That focus has arisen for a variety of reasons, including cultural shifts resulting from the #MeToo movement, generational changes, heightened media scrutiny and regulatory pressures.
In this article, first published for ThoughtLeaders4 Disputes Magazine, CM Murray LLP’s Regulatory and Professional Discipline Partner Andrew Pavlovic and Partner and General Counsel Beth Hale outline the 10 legal and regulatory issues for law firms to consider when managing an investigation into partner misconduct allegations.