Scooter Libby's Law License Loses Its Wheels

Sorry if this is a dupe.

http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1175763840958&rss=newswire

With four felony convictions, I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby is no doubt looking for a career change out of government service. But if there was ever any doubt, now there's real proof that Libby won't be falling back on his previous incarnation as a corporate lawyer any time soon.

The reason: the D.C. Bar suspended Libby's law license Wednesday. The temporary suspension is a result of his conviction last month for perjury, false statements, and obstruction of justice. The suspension is effective until the Board of Professional Responsibility decides whether to boot Libby from the ranks of the legal field for good.

Of course, Libby wasn't exactly a member in good standing before. The Bar suspended his law license in October 2006 for nonpayment of dues -- something he could have fixed by paying the approximately $180 annual fee.

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If he wins a pardon, does he get it back automatically? (upon payment of the big $180?)

Even if he is pardoned, he is still a convicted felon, no? I guess maybe he wouldn't get the license back.

But, his friends will take care of him, he shouldn't have to worry about making a living....like we do.

I hear there are lots of guys who study law while serving time. He'd already be trained. Think of all the inmates he could help with their appeals!!!