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Ellen A. Pansky is a distinguished attorney with a focus on defending attorneys, bar applicants, and other professionals in regulatory and licensure matters. She adeptly represents both plaintiffs and defendants in civil legal malpractice cases and offers expert guidance on legal ethics and risk management. As a California State Bar Certified Specialist in Legal Malpractice Law, Ms. Pansky was appointed to the State Bar of California’s Ad Hoc Commission on the Discipline System in 2021. She is a sought-after speaker, having presented over 100 continuing legal education courses, and has been recognized as a member of The American Law Institute and an Inaugural Fellow of the National Institute for Teaching Ethics and Professionalism. Her leadership experience includes serving as past president of the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers and active involvement in the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Ms. Pansky has received numerous accolades for her commitment to legal ethics, including the prestigious Charles W. Kettlewell Legal Ethics Advisor Award. Additionally, she has published extensively on legal ethics and has a rich background as a prosecutor and general counsel for the State Bar of California.
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48 years
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State: California
Acquired: 1977
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1010 Sycamore Ave Unit 308, South Pasadena, CA, 91030
panskymarkle.com/
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Jul 28
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"Ms. Pansky is the most respected Ethics advisor in California. Her experience, wisdom, compassion, reputation and practical advice combine to make working with her a wonderful experience, whether seeking her advice in one's own practice, or attending a seminar or guest lecture."
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
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2020
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2018
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2016
Charles W. Kettlewell Legal Ethics Advisor Award, Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
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2015
Judicial Recognition Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
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2012
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2012
Best Lawyers in America;"preeminent lawyer"; etc., Law & Politics Media; L.A. Times; Daily Journal Corp.
2011
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California
1900 - Present
Principal, Pansky Markle Attorneys at Law
1983 - 1985
Assistant General Counsel, State Bar of California
1978 - 1983
Supervising attorney, State Bar of California
2010 - Present
LACBA-WLALA Joint Task Force on the Retention and Promotion of Women LawyersMember
1990 - Present
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Inaugural Fellow
2013 - 2016
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Ad Hoc Committee on State Bar Admissions Regulation Reform ProposalsAppointed member
2013 - 2017
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Ad Hoc President's Advisory Committee on Women in the Legal ProfessionAppointed member
2012 - 2015
American Bar Association, Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional ResponsibilityFull voting member
2010 - 2012
LACBA-WLALA Joint Task Force on the Retention and Promotion of Women LawyersChair
2010 - 2012
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Projects, Inc. Board of DirectorsMember
2010 - 2013
Los Angeles County Bar Association Senior Lawyers Division Executive CommitteeMember
2009 - 2010
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Shattuck-Price Award CommitteeMember
2009 - 2012
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAssistant Vice President
2009 - 2015
United States District Court for the Central District of California, Standing Committee on DisciplineSection Chair
2008 - 2016
United States District Court for the Central District of California, Standing Committee on DisciplineMember
2006 - 2008
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Ad Hoc Membership CommitteeMember
2006 - 2008
American Bar Association, Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional ResponsibilityLiaison member
2005 - 2009
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Board of TrusteesMember
2004 - 2007
ABA/BNA Lawyers' Manual on Professional Conduct, Editorial BoardMember
2002 - 2003
National Association of Women LawyersPresident
2000 - 2007
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Ethics 2000 Liaison CommitteeMember
2000 - 2001
State Bar of California, Committee on Women in the LawChair
1999 - 2002
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Judicial Appointments CommitteeMember
1996 - 1997
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Professional Responsibility and Ethics CommitteeChair
1995 - 2002
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Committee for Evaluation of Professional Standards and the State BarMember
1995 - 1996
Association of Professional Responsibility LawyersPresident
1992 - 2017
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Professional Responsibility and Ethics CommitteeMember
1990 - 1990
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Ad Hoc CLE Planning CommitteeMember
1989 - 1995
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Committee on the State BarMember
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