Reading Room Document
Inquiry from U.S. Attorney, District of Oregon, with reference to Bar Association Proceedings.
The document is a request for authorization to turn over materials to the Oregon State Bar for a hearing on the reinstatement of a disbarred attorney. The Deputy Attorney General has sought the views of the Criminal Division, which recommends authorizing the cooperation. The conclusion reached in the document is that Mr. Lezak should be authorized to cooperate with the Oregon State Bar in the manner described in his letter. The questions presented for review include whether Mr. Lezak should be allowed to turn over materials to the Oregon State Bar and if the cooperation is necessary for the hearing on the reinstatement of the disbarred attorney.
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