BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2020)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
10 CADILLAC DRIVE, SUITE 220
BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE 37027
TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500
(800) 486-5714
FAX: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: CHRISTI LEIGH THOMPSON, BPR #20308
CONTACT: KEVIN D. BALKWILL
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
January 17, 2020
LAWRENCE COUNTY LAWYER CENSURED
On January 17, 2020, Christi Leigh Thompson, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee,
received a Public Censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Ms. Thompson, an Assistant District Attorney General, made several inappropriate comments during her
opening statement and closing argument in a criminal trial which were clearly impermissible and prejudicial to
the defendant. Ms. Thompsonâs conduct negated the defendantâs right to a fair trial and the case was reversed
on appeal for prosecutorial misconduct.
By these acts, Christi Leigh Thompson, has violated Rules of Professional Conduct 3.4(e)(3) (fairness to
opposing party and counsel) and 8.4(d) (conduct prejudicial to administration of justice), and is hereby Publicly
Censured for this violation.
A Public Censure is a rebuke and warning to the attorney, but it does not affect the attorneyâs ability to
practice law.
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