In re Baker

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent was admitted to the practice of law by this Court on September 18, 1979, and maintains an office in Rochester. The Grievance Committee filed a petition charging respondent with acts of misconduct, including engaging in sexually inappropriate conduct during a pretrial conference. Respondent filed an answer denying material allegations of the petition, and a referee was appointed to conduct a hearing. The Referee filed a report, which the Grievance Committee moves to confirm. Respondent cross-moves for an order rejecting the report of the Referee.

The parties…