Purpose
It is the responsibility of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility (OLPR) to protect the public and to promote the ethical practice of law through prompt investigation and disposition of alleged misconduct, and promotion of the the highest ethical standards. It is the responsibility of the Lawyers Professional Board (LPRB) to supervise the OLPR among other rule-based obligations. Given the complexities of our changing world, the law and practitioner diversity in the legal community, the OLPR and LPRB must be responsive to ensure lawyer compliance with the rules, and proactive in assisting lawyers to understand the issues they may encounter and how to take action to protect against misconduct.
The purpose of this strategic plan is to provide a blueprint for the future by anticipating and specifying OLPR’ s key strategies to meet the needs of the public and legal profession, and to ensure the execution of the OLPR’ s core functions. With clearly articulated objectives, the LPRB and Court can more effectively exercise supervisory authority over the administration of the OLPR.
