In re Bershad

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent David J. Bershad was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on February 10, 1965. At all times relevant herein, respondent was a partner with the law firm formerly known as Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP, located within the First Judicial Department.

On July 9, 2007, respondent was convicted, upon his guilty plea in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, of conspiracy to obstruct justice and to make false material declarations in violation of 18 USC § 371, which is a…