In re Kernan

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent was admitted to the practice of law by this Court on February 22, 1977. On March 20, 2009, he was convicted upon his plea of guilty in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York (District Court) of violating 18 USC § 1033 (e) (1) (B), a federal felony. Respondent admitted, inter alia, that he knowingly and willfully permitted a convicted felon to be engaged in the business of insurance. This Court determined that a violation of 18 USC § 1033 (e) (1) (B) is a serious crime within the meaning of Judiciary Law § 90 (4) (d) and, on…