The Illinois Supreme Court has announced significant amendments to the state’s professional conduct rules for attorneys, explicitly identifying acts of harassment or discrimination as professional misconduct. Previously, such behavior was addressed only if a court or administrative agency found that a lawyer had violated legal prohibitions against harassment or discrimination. The revised rules aim to strengthen ethical standards within the legal profession by holding attorneys accountable for their conduct without necessitating a prior legal determination.
For more details on the amendments, please refer to the comprehensive report by Celeste Bott on Law360.