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Ill. R. Prof'l Conduct (2010) R. 6.4
Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests
A lawyer may serve as a director, officer or member of an organization involved in reform of
the law or its administration notwithstanding that the reform may affect the interests of a client of
the lawyer. When the lawyer knows that the interests of a client may be materially benefitted by a
decision in which the lawyer participates, the lawyer shall disclose that fact but need not identify
the client.
History
Adopted July 1, 2009, effective January 1, 2010. Comment [1] Lawyers involved in organizations seeking law reform generally do not have a client - lawyer relationship with the organization. Otherwise, it might follow that a lawyer could not be involved in a bar association law reform program that might indirectly affect a client. See also Rule 1.2(b). For example, a lawyer specializing in antitrust litigation might be regarded as disqualified from participating in drafting revisions of rules governing that subject. In determining the nature and scope of participation in such activities, a lawyer should be mindful of obligations to clients under other Rules, particularly Rule 1.7. A lawyer is professiona lly obligated to protect the integrity of the program by making an appropriate disclosure within the organization when the lawyer knows a private client might be materially benefitted. Adopted July 1, 2009, effective January 1, 2010.
Provenance
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- illinoiscourts.gov
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- 2026-09-14
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- 2026-09-14
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