In Re Brown

I must dissent to the majority opinion in this case because I believe disbarment is too harsh a penalty under the circumstances of *501this case and because I am persuaded that focusing on punishment as the only response to violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct, without meaningful consideration of opportunities for rehabilitation, is wasteful.

Obtaining a license to practice law is neither easy nor inexpensive. The financial cost alone can be staggering, over $100,000 for many students, much of which is borrowed. Leigh Jones, Bar Exam Failures Are On The Rise, National Law Journal, March…