ABA Ethics Opinion 517

The American Bar Association has issued Formal Opinion 517, shedding important light on how Model Rule 8.4(g) applies to peremptory jury strikes. The opinion reinforces that lawyers may not use peremptory challenges to unlawfully discriminate during jury selection, even unintentionally. California’s Rule 8.4.1 is closely aligned with Model Rule 8.4(g), so the opinion also provides clarifying guidance to California lawyers in navigating the jury selection process. See CRPC, Rule 8.4.1, Comment [2]. Read our full review here: https://oriellyroche.com/aba-ethics-opinion-517/