2. INTRODUCTION 1925: Created by Decree Law No. 406
1928 – 1981: Law No and until
Professional Association with the compulsory membership.
1981: Decree Law No , current status.

3. CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
August General Council approved the new Code.
August Disciplinary Code

4. ORGANS OF THE DISCIPLINARY JURISDICTION
Lawyer /Secretary
Vice-president
Instructor
Court of Ethics (3 or 5)
General Council

5. PROCEDURE I Complaint: 3 options Reception, Mediation
If admissible - Notification
Investigation (Suspension)
Closing the investigation
Dismissal
Charges
Defense

6. PROCEDURE II Election of the Court of Ethics Hearings
Evidence and exclusion
Verdict
Appeal  Court of Appeals
Sanctions  Magazine/Register

7. EXPELLED
Mario Schilling – 2018

8. CONSULTATION General advice about ethical matters
Specific advice about ethical matters
Advice about conflict of interest

9. PROS & CONS
Redaction of the Code
Clear Procedure and Transparency
Lack of compulsory membership
Duration
Administrative facts
Resources of lawyers
Different formation

10. CHALLENGES
Membership
Participation
Sanctions/Punishment