INTRODUCTION 1925: Created by Decree Law No. 406 1928 – 1981: Law No. 4.409 and until Professional Association with the compulsory membership. 1981: Decree Law No. 3.621, current status.
CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS August 2011- General Council approved the new Code. August 2016- Disciplinary Code
ORGANS OF THE DISCIPLINARY JURISDICTION Lawyer /Secretary Vice-president Instructor Court of Ethics (3 or 5) General Council
PROCEDURE I Complaint: 3 options Reception, Mediation If admissible - Notification Investigation (Suspension) Closing the investigation Dismissal Charges Defense
PROCEDURE II Election of the Court of Ethics Hearings Evidence and exclusion Verdict Appeal Court of Appeals Sanctions Magazine/Register
EXPELLED Mario Schilling – 2018
CONSULTATION General advice about ethical matters Specific advice about ethical matters Advice about conflict of interest
PROS & CONS Redaction of the Code Clear Procedure and Transparency Lack of compulsory membership Duration Administrative facts Resources of lawyers Different formation
CHALLENGES Membership Participation Sanctions/Punishment