ENFORCING THE RULES A Look at the Role of Disciplinary Counsel Interview by Stacy Julien T he Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) was created by the D.C. Court of Appeals in 1972 with a dual function: to protect the public and the courts from members of the D.C. Bar who do not meet their ethical responsibilities and to protect Bar members from unfounded complaints. Photos: Patrice Gilbert Photography