Published Feb. 14, 2022
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University of Louisiana Monroe Vice President for Student Affairs Valerie S. Fields,
Ed.D., has been appointed to the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board.
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Fields serves as a public member of the board, which consists of 14 members appointed
by the Louisiana Supreme Court. Fields is one of four new members named in 2022. Her
term is three years and is a voluntary position.
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Commenting on her appointment, Fields stated,听鈥淭his is an humbling and exciting professional
opportunity.听I will serve on this board utilizing Unlimited Lenses while collaborating
with other state leaders to review functions, facts, conclusions of law and make recommendations.鈥�
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The LADB was established in 1990 by the state Supreme Court and was the first attorney
disciplinary system in the nation to follow the American Bar Association Model Rules
for Disciplinary Enforcement. The LADB is responsible for investigating allegations
of lawyer misconduct and making recommendations regarding disciplinary action.
