In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Coplien

¶ 1. The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) has filed a complaint seeking discipline identical to that imposed in Illinois, where Attorney Sandra Coplien was suspended for six months for professional misconduct. Attorney John R. Decker was appointed referee. After a default hearing, Referee Decker concluded Attorney Coplien is subject to reciprocal discipline in Wisconsin. Referee Decker recommended Attorney Coplien be suspended for a period of six months and that she pay the costs of this proceeding.

¶ 2. Because no appeal has been filed, we review the referee's report pursuant to SCR 22.17(2).…