Disciplinary Action Against Lawyer for Sexist Comment
November 11, 2026
A lawyer was fined 10,000 euros for a sexist comment made on social media regarding a student who participated in a public event. The comment provoked reactions from the legal community. The Disciplinary Council found him guilty of inappropriate behavior, stating that disciplinary responsibility extends to personal actions that adversely affect the profession's dignity. The lawyer held a public office, and his actions were deemed incompatible with the code of ethics. He later deleted the controversial post.