Narrative Opinion Summary
Heather C. Ford is granted conditional admission to the practice of law in Louisiana for a two-year probationary period. This admission is contingent upon her compliance with the terms of a contract with the Lawyers Assistance Program and any additional conditions imposed by its Executive Director. The probationary period may be extended based on the Executive Director's recommendation. Failure to make a good faith effort to meet these conditions or any misconduct during probation may result in termination of her conditional admission or further disciplinary action as per the Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement.
Legal Issues Addressed
Compliance with Lawyers Assistance Programsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Admission is contingent upon compliance with a contract with the Lawyers Assistance Program and any additional conditions imposed.
Reasoning: This admission is contingent upon her compliance with the terms of a contract with the Lawyers Assistance Program and any additional conditions imposed by its Executive Director.
Conditional Admission to Practice Lawsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court grants conditional admission to an applicant for a specified probationary period, contingent on compliance with specific terms.
Reasoning: Heather C. Ford is granted conditional admission to the practice of law in Louisiana for a two-year probationary period.
Consequences of Non-compliance or Misconductsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Failure to comply with conditions or engaging in misconduct during probation can lead to termination of conditional admission or further disciplinary action.
Reasoning: Failure to make a good faith effort to meet these conditions or any misconduct during probation may result in termination of her conditional admission or further disciplinary action as per the Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement.
Extension of Probationary Periodsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The probationary period may be extended based on recommendations made by the Executive Director.
Reasoning: The probationary period may be extended based on the Executive Director's recommendation.