In the Disciplinary Matter Involving Deborah IVY, Attorney

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court independently reviewed the disciplinary record and upheld disbarment because Ivy intentionally gave false sworn testimony in personal litigation and continued to defend those falsehoods in the disciplinary proceedings. The court held that the false testimony constituted a criminal act for purposes of Rule 8.4(b) even without a criminal conviction, and that the aggravating factors outweighed Ivy's lack of prior discipline. The court also upheld the attorney-fee and cost award. Fabe, Chief Justice, dissenting, would have imposed a five-year suspension and reduced the fee award.