In Re Smith

ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

PER CURIAM. *

_JjThis disciplinary matter arises from formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Mark Steven Smith. For the reasons that follow, we accept the recommendation of the disciplinary board and permanently disbar respondent.

UNDERLYING FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Between 2003 through 2005, respondent served as director of the Louisiana Film Commission. In his capacity as director of the Commission, respondent was charged with the responsibility of approving budgets submitted to the State of Louisiana by film…