Utah Sup. Ct. R. Prof'l. Prac. 6.4

As amended through December 18, 2024
Rule 6.4 - Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests

A licensed paralegal practitioner may serve as a director, officer or member of an organization involved in reform of the law or its administration notwithstanding that the reform may affect the interests of a client of the licensed paralegal practitioner. When the licensed paralegal practitioner knows that the interests of a client may be materially benefited by a decision in which the licensed paralegal practitioner participates, the licensed paralegal practitioner shall disclose that fact but need not identify the client.

Utah. Sup. Ct. R. Prof'l. Prac. 6.4

Adopted September 4, 2018, effective 11/1/2018

Comment

[1] Licensed paralegal practitioners involved in organizations seeking law reform generally do not have a client-licensed paralegal practitioner relationship with the organization. Otherwise, it might follow that a licensed paralegal practitioner could not be involved in a bar association law reform program that might indirectly affect a client. In determining the nature and scope of participation in such activities, a licensed paralegal practitioner should be mindful of obligations to clients under other rules, particularly Rule 1.7 of the Licensed Paralegal Practitioner Rules of Professional Conduct. A licensed paralegal practitioner is professionally obligated to protect the integrity of the program by making an appropriate disclosure within the organization when the licensed paralegal practitioner knows a private client might be materially benefited.