In Re Becker

The board of managers of the Chicago Bar Association upon a review of a report of the entire committee on grievances, sitting as commissioners under Rule 59, filed a report wherein they found the respondent guilty of unprofessional conduct, dismissed 14 of the committee’s 22 specifications of misconduct and recommended censure by this court. Respondent has filed exceptions to the report.

The charges arise out of respondent’s participation in zoning matters as an attorney for private interests while occupying the position of alderman of the city of Chicago. He is accused of representing…