Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Kutak Commission Drafts

The Commission on Evaluation of Professional Standards (Kutak Commission) drafted the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, which were adopted by the ABA House of Delegates in 1983. These preliminary drafts were produced by the Commission in the process of writing the Rules.

• Discussion Draft of January 30, 1980
• Proposed Final Draft of May 30, 1981
• Report 101 to House of Delegates (1982 Midyear Meeting)
• Report 400 to House of Delegates (1982 Annual Meeting)
  • Appendix B, Comparison of Proposed Model Rules, as Revised, with Provisions of 1969 Model Code of Professional Responsibility
• Report 401 to House of Delegates (1983 Midyear Meeting)
• Report 401 to House of Delegates (1983 Annual Meeting)