Opinion
MR 19547.
September 2004.
Summary of Misconduct:
Ms. Smith, who was licensed in 1997, was disbarred. She made false statements in her application for admission to the Illinois Bar, committed a criminal act by failing to maintain records of firearms transfers, and engaged in illegal conduct by possessing unregisterable guns in the City of Chicago in violation of the Municipal Code of the City of Chicago. She also obtained and possessed confidential documents belonging to a former employer, Merrill Lynch.
Order of the Court:
The motion by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve and confirm the report and recommendation of the Hearing Board is allowed, and respondent Vanessa Smith is disbarred.