The Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board:

• Consists of 23 members (14 lawyers and 9 non-lawyer public members) appointed by the Minnesota Supreme Court.
• Members can serve two 3-year terms.
• Is responsible for oversight and administration of the Minnesota lawyer discipline system.
• Has a five member executive committee which includes the Board Chair and Vice-Chair.
• Is also divided into six three-member Panels which preside over hearings concerning allegations of unprofessional conduct against lawyers.
• Individual LPRB members are also appointed in rotation to consider appeals of dismissed complaints.
• Meets four times per year to consider issues involving the lawyer discipline system, including rule changes and policy implementation.