Disciplinary panel finds that Jeffrey Clark violated ethics rules

A disciplinary panel in Washington has found that Jeffrey Clark, a former high-ranking Justice Department official, violated ethics rules for lawyers in his attempt to aid Donald Trump’s bid to subvert the 2020 election.  This is only a preliminary ruling that starts a process that could lead to the suspension or even permanent revocation of Clark’s license to practice law.  So, stay tuned....

The Legal Profession Blog describes the process as follows:  

"The Jeffrey Clark bar disciplinary hearing in the District of Columbia has now concluded its evidentiary phase.  The Hearing Committee announced a non-binding conclusion that a disciplinary rule violation has been proved by clear and convincing evidence. It will make formal findings after receiving briefs from the parties.Those findings and conclusions will be reviewed by the Board on Professional Responsibility, which (unless it dismisses, which Disciplinary Counsel can appeal) will in turn be reviewed by the Court of Appeals."

Politico and The Hill have more details.