This Code of Professionalism is adopted to apply to all lawyers who practice in Santa Clara County. As lawyers, we owe duties of professionalism to our clients.The State Bar seeks public comment on amendments to California Rules of Professional Conduct 1.2 and 8.4 and on a new rule, 8.4.2. The first comprehensive revision in 29 years of the California Rules Of Profession. Conduct took effect on November 1, 2018. Whether a conflict of interest arises under rule 3-31 0( C) of the California Rules of Professional. New York Rules of Conduct with Comments (PDF) — Effective April 1, 2009, as amended through June 10, 2022, with commentary as amended though August 2, 2022. California State and Local Court Rules; State Bar Rules. 61. The State Bar of California is responsible for managing the admission of lawyers to the practice of law, investigating complaints of professional misconduct. The ethical rules that govern lawyers in the State of California are the California Rules of Professional Conduct (the "Rules").