News  Notice of Opening on the Supreme Judicial Court Standing Advisory Committee on the Rules of Professional Conduct

The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court invite applications for appointment to the Standing Advisory Committee on the Rules of Professional Conduct. This Committee advises the Court on potential changes to the Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct and related issues, and reports to the Supreme Judicial Court Rules Committee.

There is one position available for a three-year term with the possibility of reappointment to a second consecutive term.

The Justices seek applicants from diverse backgrounds across the Commonwealth who are willing to devote their time and energy to the Committee's work and who have experience in dealing with ethical issues involving the practice of law.

Committee members are expected to attend all meetings, the scheduling of which varies with the Committee's work. Members may also be assigned to subcommittees that meet more frequently than does the full Committee. Outside of meetings, members may conduct research and draft materials in support of the Committee's work.

Applicants should submit a résumé and a letter describing their experience and interest in serving on the Committee by Wednesday, December 4, 2024, to Chip Phinney, Chief Counsel for Judicial Policy at the Supreme Judicial Court, at Chip.Phinney@jud.state.ma.us. Please note that this is an extension of the deadline. Questions about the application process or the position should be directed to Chip Phinney.