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The State Bar of California seized the offices of Salve Esperanza of Los Angeles for engaging in the unauthorized practice of law (UPL). Esperanza, doing business as Prestige Network Resource Consulting, Inc. (PNRC, Inc.), falsely represented herself as an attorney and charged individuals—many of them Filipino immigrants—significant sums.

At its November 14 meeting, the State Bar of California’s Board of Trustees approved a proposed rule change that would automatically expunge nondisbarment attorney discipline records after eight years, assuming no further discipline has since occurred. The rule change now goes to the California Supreme Court for review and approval.

Understand the critical duty of confidentiality under Business and Professions Code section 6068(e) and Rule of Professional Conduct 1.6. This video covers key ethical requirements, exceptions, and the importance of safeguarding client information. Learn how upholding these rules reinforces trust and integrity in the legal profession in this short explainer: