In the Disciplinary Matter Involving Deborah IVY, Attorney

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court independently reviewed the disciplinary record and upheld disbarment after concluding that Deborah Ivy intentionally gave false testimony in private litigation and continued to lie during the disciplinary proceedings. The court held that her conduct violated the applicable professional-conduct and bar rules, caused serious actual or potential injury to the opposing party and legal system, and was not outweighed by her lack of a prior disciplinary record. The court also upheld the Board's attorney's-fee and cost award. Chief Justice Fabe, dissenting, would have imposed a five-year suspension and reduced the fee award.