In re Withers

*515ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

PER CURIAM.*

This disciplinary matter arises from a petition for consent discipline jointly filed by respondent, Leila Selden Withers, and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) prior to the institution of formal charges.

UNDERLYING FACTS

In June 1998, respondent represented a client in a family court matter while she was ineligible to practice law. Respondent’s ineligibility arose from her failure to complete the required number of mandatory continuing legal education hours. Respondent admits her actions violated Rule 5.5(a) (unauthorized practice of law) of…