Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam Practice Question
A lawyer representing a corporation in a regulatory matter decides to make a significant donation to a local government official's campaign, hoping to secure a more favorable outcome for their client. Which of the following best describes the lawyer's conduct?
The lawyer's actions are acceptable as long as the contribution does not directly involve the case at hand.
The lawyer is fulfilling a duty to participate in the political process by contributing to campaigns.
The lawyer is engaging in permissible advocacy to support a political candidate.
The lawyer is attempting to improperly influence a government official to benefit a client's interests.
The lawyer's decision to make a significant donation with the intent to secure a favorable outcome constitutes an improper attempt to influence a government official, which is unethical. Political contributions should not be used to gain undue favor or influence over official decisions.
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Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam
Lawyers’ duties to the public and the legal system