Section 7 - Conflict of Interest7.01. A member of the Board who has or has had a lawyer-client relationship or financial relationship with a claimant or lawyer who is the subject of a claim shall not participate in the investigation or adjudication of a claim involving that claimant or lawyer.7.02. A member of the Board with a past or present relationship, other than as provided in Section 7.01 of this rule, with a claimant or the lawyer whose alleged conduct is the subject of the claim shall disclose such relationship to the Board and, if the Board deems appropriate, that member shall not participate in any proceeding relating to such claim.