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Connecticut Committee on Judicial EthicsInformal Opinion Summaries

2013-15 (April 19, 2013)Extrajudicial Activities; Service on BoardRules 1.2, 1.3, 3.1 & 3.7 Issue: May a Judicial Official serve on the board of directors of a nonprofit organization thatprovides services to court-involved clients and receives the majority of its funding from contractswith the Judicial Branch?

Additional Facts: The nonprofit organization has multiple contracts with the Judicial Branch toprovide various assessments and services to, inter alia, litigants in family, juvenile and criminalcourt matters (hereinafter “clients”). Clients may be referred directly by the court, as well as byprobation and family services personnel. Various contracts require the nonprofit organization toprovide reports to the court and to have personnel appear in court to testify regarding a client’ssuccess or failure to complete the services and programs provided by the nonprofit organization. Response: Rule 1.2 of the Code of Judicial Conduct states that a judge “should act at all times ina manner that promotes public confidence in the … impartiality of the judiciary, and shall avoidimpropriety and the appearance of impropriety. The test for appearance of impropriety is whetherthe conduct would create in reasonable minds a perception that the judge violated this Code orengaged in other conduct that reflects adversely on the judge’s honesty, impartiality, temperament,or fitness to serve as a judge.”

Rule 1.3 of the Code states that a “judge shall not use or attempt to use the prestige of judicialoffice to advance the private interests of the judge or others or allow others to do so.”

Rule 3.1 of the Code states that a Judicial Official may engage in extrajudicial activities, except asprohibited by law; however, a judge may not participate in extrajudicial activities that will (1)interfere with the proper performance of judicial duties, (2) lead to frequent disqualification, (3)appear to a reasonable person to undermine the judge’s independence, integrity or impartiality, or(4) appear to a reasonable person to be coercive.

Rule 3.7(a) provides that a judge “may participate in activities sponsored by organizations orgovernmental entities concerned with the law, the legal system, or the administration of justice…including,…(6) serving as an officer, director, trustee, or nonlegal advisor of such an organizationor entity, unless it is likely that the organization or entity: (A) will be engaged in proceedings thatwould ordinarily come before the judge; or (B) will frequently be engaged in adversary proceedingsin the court of which the judge is a member or in any court subject to the appellate jurisdiction ofthe court of which the judge is a member.” The rule’s commentary states that “[e]ven for lawrelated organizations, a judge should consider whether the membership and purposes of theorganization, or the nature of the judge’s participation in or association with the organization, wouldconflict with the judge’s obligation to refrain from activities that reflect adversely on a judge’sindependence, integrity, and impartiality.” Rule 3.7, cmt. (2).

In discussing Rule 3.7(a)(6)(B), the Committee (with one member recused) determined that theprohibition on serving as an officer, director, trustee or nonlegal advisor of an organizationconcerned with the law, the legal system or the administration of justice if the organization “willfrequently be engaged in adversary proceedings in the court of which the judge is a member”


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applies, not only when the organization is a party to adversary proceedings, but also when theorganization supplies witnesses and reports for use in adversary proceedings. Based upon theforegoing, an appearance of impropriety would arise if a Judicial Official serving on the board ofdirectors of a nonprofit organization or member of the Judicial Official’s staff were to refer clients tothe nonprofit organization. Further, the nonprofit organization may use or attempt to use theprestige of the Judicial Official’s office when seeking additional contracts with the Judicial Branchor others. Accordingly, the Committee, with one member recused, unanimously determined thatservice on the nonprofit organization’s board of directors would violate Rules 1.2, 1.3, 3.1 and3.7(a)(6)(B).

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Connecticut Committee on Judicial EthicsInformal Opinion Summaries

2013-17 (April 19, 2013)Extrajudicial ActivitiesRules 1.2, 2.11, 3.1 & 3.7 Issue: May a Judicial Official continue his or her membership in the American Academy ofMatrimonial Lawyers (“AAML”) in the capacity of a Judicial Fellow? Additional Information: According to the AAML’s admissions standards (seehttp://aaml.org/aaml-fellow-register), only highly experienced practicing matrimonial law attorneysmay apply for membership in the AAML. The admissions standards further provide that a judgemay not apply for admission to the AAML unless the judge “is in the active practice of law whilebeing a sitting judge”; in Connecticut, however, Rule 3.10 of the Code of Judicial Conductgenerally prohibits judges from engaging in the practice of law. According to the Executive Directorof the AAML, an attorney who is admitted to the AAML as a Fellow and who subsequentlybecomes a judge may remain affiliated with the AAML as a Judicial Fellow, even if the JudicialFellow will not be engaged in the practice of law. AAML Fellows (including Judicial Fellows) are not obligated to perform any role or duties. Some ofthe benefits of being a Fellow include a listing on the AAML website for the public to contact,eligibility for the AAML’s continuing legal education seminars, and the general opportunity tonetwork with other Fellows. Currently, there are approximately 30 attorneys admitted inConnecticut who are Fellows.

Response: Rule 1.2 of the Code of Judicial Conduct states that a “judge shall act at all times in amanner that promotes public confidence in the independence, integrity, and impartiality of thejudiciary and shall avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety.”

Rule 2.11 provides that a “judge shall disqualify himself or herself in any proceeding in which thejudge’s impartiality might reasonably be questioned….”

Rule 3.1 of the Code of Judicial Conduct provides that subject to certain conditions a judge “mayengage in extrajudicial activities except as prohibited by law.” When engaging in extrajudicialactivities, a judge shall not:

1. participate in activities that will interfere with the proper performance of the judge’s judicial duties;2. participate in activities that will lead to frequent disqualification of the judge;3. participate in activities that would appear to a reasonable person to undermine the judge’s

independence, integrity, or impartiality;…

The rule’s commentary encourages judges to participate in appropriate extrajudicial activities and observesthat “[j]udges are uniquely qualified to engage in extrajudicial activities that concern the law, the legalsystem, and the administration of justice.” Rule 3.1, cmt. (1).

Similarly, Rule 3.7(a) provides that a judge “may participate in activities sponsored by organizations orgovernmental entities concerned with the law, the legal system, or the administration of justice.” The rule’scommentary states that “[e]ven for law related organizations, a judge should consider whether themembership and purposes of the organization, or the nature of the judge’s participation in or association withthe organization, would conflict with the judge’s obligation to refrain from activities that reflect adversely on


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a judge’s independence, integrity, and impartiality.” Rule 3.7, cmt. (2).

Based upon the information provided, a majority of the Committee (with one member dissenting) determinedthat the Judicial Official may continue his or her membership with the AAML as a Judicial Fellow, subjectto the following conditions:

1. if a Fellow of the AAML appears before the Judicial Official, the Judicial Official should disclose therelationship to all parties (Rule 1.2);

2. if an issue comes before the Judicial Official for decision that involves a matter on which AAML hastaken a public position (such as by adopting a resolution or filing an amicus curiae brief), the JudicialOfficial should consider whether recusal is necessary (Rule 2.11);

3. if the Judicial Official is contacted by a member of the public seeking a referral, the Judicial Officialmay not recommend the name of an attorney. However, if the individual requesting therecommendation has a sufficiently close relationship to the Judicial Official that the Judicial Officialwould automatically recuse himself or herself from a case involving that person independent ofwhether the Judicial Official provides a recommendation, the Judicial Official may recommend thename of an attorney. If a Judicial Official provides a recommendation, he/she should recommendmultiple names of counsel (See JE 2008-17); and

4. the Judicial Official should regularly reexamine the activities and rules of the AAML to determinewhether it is proper for the Judicial Official to continue his or her relationship with it and, particularlysince AAML has a limited number of members in Connecticut and membership is restricted to aparticular segment of the bar, the Judicial Official should carefully consider whether the JudicialOfficial’s identification with or involvement in specific programs or activities of the AAML mayundermine confidence in the Judicial Official’s independence, integrity and impartiality (Rules 1.2 and3.7) or may result in frequent recusals, which may unduly limit the availability of the Judicial Officialto hear all types of cases that come before the court (See Comment to Rule 2.7).

One member of the Committee expressed strong reservations about whether it would be prudent for aJudicial Official to continue his or her membership with the AAML as a Judicial Fellow, even if not atechnical violation of the Code of Judicial Conduct. The reservations were based on AAML’s prerequisitesfor membership, which effectively preclude many attorneys/judges from being invited to join, and itspotential for lobbying and for advocacy. These facts may create a perception that AAML is a partisanorganization that does not reflect the many different segments of the bar or represent various sides ofprofessional issues. In addition, as an AAML Judicial Fellow the Judicial Official may devote some time tomonitoring the organization’s lobbying and advocacy activities and may have to avoid particularassignments, for example , as a family presiding judge or a family trial judge, to avoid a conflict with Rule3.1.

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Agent BusinessAddress: 993 FARMINGTON AVENUE, SUITE 201, WEST HARTFORD, CT, 06107

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Please join us in spreading the word to other colleagues who would be interested in attending. If you have any questions or are interested in join AFCC please e-mail the Coordinating Committee at [email protected] Marilou Marilou T. Giovannucci, Manager Connecticut Judicial Branch Court Operations 225 Spring Street Wethersfield, CT. 06109 PH: (860) 263-2734 Ext. 3058 Fax:(860) 263-2773 e-mail: [email protected]

CONNECTICUT CHAPTER 1ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Featuring

ROBERT E. EMERY, Ph.D. University of Virginia

THE TRUTH ABOUT JOINT CUSTODY:

WEIGHING THE EVIDENCE

FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2013 Hosted by: Quinnipiac University School of Law

Hamden, CT

Register for the Conference at: http://connecticutafcc.eventbrite.com/ CT AFCC: Member: $140 Non-Member: $165 Student: Member: $55 Non-Member: $65 Family Relations Counselor: Member: $75 Non-Member: $95 CT Legal Services: Member: $75 Non-Member: $95

*** Become a CT Chapter AFCC Member for a discounted conference rate. Contact us at [email protected] to join. *** Continuing Education: CEU’s pending approval from the following organizations: CT NASW, CCA, & CTAMFT. CLE approval pending from the CT Bar Association. The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) parent organization is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. AFCC maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The conference is eligible for up to 5 hours of continuing education for psychologists, pending approval.

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parents,%and%the%co7parenting%relationship?%Many%hold%strong,%definitive,%and%often%contrasting%opinions%about%

shared%parenting%and%what%research%proves.%This%workshop%will%take%a%critical%look%at%empirical%research,%focusing%

on%evidence%related%to%shared%physical%custody%and%emphasizing%a%developmental%perspective,%including%the%state%of%

knowledge%concerning%alternative%parenting%plans%for%infants%and%toddlers.%Evidence%on%shared%custody%will%be%

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As%a%researcher,%practitioner,%and%policy%advocate,%Dr.%Emery%has%argued%for%30%years%that,%in%contested%cases,%“joint%

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Friday, April 12, 2013 The Grand Courtroom, Quinnipiac University Law School 8:30AM Registration & Continental Breakfast 9:00AM Introduction Linda S. Smith, Ph.D. 9:15-10:30 The Truth About Joint Custody (Part 1) Robert E. Emery, Ph.D.

10:30-10:45 Break & Refreshments 10:45-12:00 The Truth About Joint Custody (Part 2) Robert E. Emery, Ph.D.

12:00-12:15 Annual Meeting 12:15-1:00 Lunch is Provided 1:00-1:45 Joint Custody: A CT Legal Primer Campbell Barrett, Esq. & Louise Truax, Esq.

1:45-3:15 Panel Discussion James Connolly, Ph.D., Phyllis Cummings-Texeira, MSW, Steven Dembo, Esq., Jill Plancher, Esq., & Hon. Lynda Munro

3:15-3:30 Concluding Remarks Robert E. Emery, Ph.D. 3:30-5:00 Networking Social & Book Signing with Refreshments Sponsored by the Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce (CCND)

ABOUT THE FEATURED SPEAKER

Robert E. Emery, Ph.D. is"Professor"of"Psychology"and"Director"of"the"Center"for"Children,"Families,"and"the"Law"at"the"University"of"Virginia."His"research"focuses"on"family"relationships"and"children's"mental"health,"including"parental"conflict,"divorce,"mediation,"child"custody,"geneticallyAinformed"studies"of"family"life,"family"violence,"and"associated"legal"and"policy"issues."He"has"authored"over"150"scientific"publications,"and"several"books"including"Marriage,(Divorce,(and(Children's(Adjustment$(1999,$2nd$Ed);$Renegotiating(Family(Relationships:(Divorce,(Child(Custody,(and(Mediation$(2011,$2nd$Ed);"and"his"guide"for"parents,"The(Truth(about(Children(and(Divorce:(Dealing(with(the(Emotions(So(You(and(Your(Children(Can(Thrive$(2006,$paperback)."He"is"coAauthor"of"Abnormal(Psychology$(2012,$7th$Ed)"with"Thomas"Oltmanns."Dr."Emery"has"discussed"his"work"on"the"Today%Show,%Good%Morning%America,%The%Jane%Pauley%Show,%National%Public%Radio,"in"Newsweek%and%Time"magazines,"and"in"many"other"print"and"electronic"media."In"addition"to"his"research,"teaching,"and"administrative"responsibilities,"Dr."Emery"maintains"a"practice"as"a"clinical"psychologist"and"divorce"mediator."He"is"the"father"of"five"children."""*$Dr.$Emery’s$books$will$be$available$for$sale$at$a$discount.$*

LOCAL SPEAKERS & PANELISTS

Campbell D. Barrett, J.D. Budlong & Barrett Hartford, CT"

Hon. Lynda Munro Chief Administrative Judge for Family Matters, CT Superior Court "

James J. Connolly, Ph.D., J.D. Waterford, CT "

Jill S. Plancher, J.D. Connecticut Legal Services"

Phyllis Cummings-Texeira, MSW CT Judicial Branch Family Relations"

Louise T. Truax, J.D. Lax & Truax Fairfield, CT"

Steven R. Dembo, J.D. Berman, Bourns, Aaron, & Dembo West Hartford, CT"

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DIRECTIONS

Quinnipiac University School of Law The Grand Courtroom 275 Mount Carmel Ave.

Hamden, CT 06518 (203) 582-8200

" From North (I-95): Take I-95 to New Haven. Then take I-91 North to Exit 10 (Route 40). Follow Route 40 approx. 3 miles to its end (at Whitney Avenue). Turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10) and proceed north for 1.4 miles. Turn right onto Mount Carmel Avenue and go 0.3 miles to campus. From South (I-95): Same as above. From North (Merritt): Take the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) to Exit 62. Turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10) and proceed north 3 miles to Mount Carmel Avenue. Turn right onto Mount Carmel Avenue and go 0.3 miles to campus. From South (Merritt): Take Wilbur Cross (Merritt) Parkway (Route 15) to Exit 61. Then proceed same as above. From West: Take I-84 to Exit 26. At end of exit, bear right on Route 70 toward Cheshire. Continue on Route 70 to Route 10. Turn right on Route 10 and go about 7 miles to Mount Carmel Avenue. Turn left onto Mount Carmel Avenue and go 0.3 miles to campus. Parking instructions will be sent to registrants. " CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Kathryn Ceruti (Chairperson) Eric Frazer Stephanie Leite John Hall (Chairperson) Andrew Hechtman Keenan McMahon Barbara Aaron Sidney Horowitz Deborah Noonan Mary Cheyne Robert Horwitz Elizabeth Sharpe Phyllis Cummings-Texeira Carolyn Kaas Linda Smith Deborah Datz Louis Kiefer Elizabeth Thayer

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