I understand that as a mentor participating in the Illinois State Bar Association Mentoring Program, any advice I provide in the course of the mentoring relationship is solely for the purpose of guiding the mentee in the practice of law. I understand this relationship is an educational resource to discuss general issues confronted in the practice of law, including, but not limited to, attorney/client relations, law office administration and management, professionalism and legal ethics. I understand that the mentee will not rely upon my advice and/or statements as legal advice. I agree that I am not representing any of the mentee's clients or rendering legal advice to any client through the mentee.
I understand and agree that the information I provide in the course of the mentorship will not be relied upon by the mentee as a substitute for his/her own independent judgment or professional legal opinions. I understand that I am not a supervising lawyer as defined by Rule 5.1 of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct. Neither I nor the Illinois State Bar Association provides any warranty for information shared, divulged or given to the mentee.
I recognize and agree that if I receive knowledge that the mentee has engaged in professional misconduct, I may be obligated to report the conduct, if required by Rule 8.3 of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct.
I hereby agree that in no event will I file suit or otherwise attempt to hold liable for damages, the Illinois State Bar Association, any mentee, member, staff or agent of the Illinois State Bar Association as a result of my participation in this program. As a mentor, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Illinois State Bar Association from any and all claims, suits, actions or proceedings of any kind arising out of, or in connection with, any advice or guidance I give in relation to this program.
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I am also licensed to practice law in the following states:
By placing my name on this electronic document and submitting it to the ISBA, I hereby authorize the ISBA to determine from the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission that I am a member in good standing before the Bar of Illinois. I agree to accept a status of suspension from serving as a mentor during such time as a complaint may be pending as voted by the inquiry Board of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission and until such time as the complaint is either dismissed or the participant-member is permitted to resume practice by the Illinois Supreme Court.
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Authorization is hereby given to determine from the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission that I am a member in good standing before the Bar of Illinois as provided in Rule IV.D.4. I agree to accept a status of suspension from serving as a mentor during such time as a complaint may be pending as voted by the inquiry Board of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission and until such time as the complaint is either dismissed or the participant-member is permitted to resume practice by the Illinois Supreme Court.
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