Dane S. Ciolino

Dane S. Ciolino serves as the Alvin R. Christovich Distinguished Professor of Law at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. His expertise spans legal ethics, professional responsibility, criminal law, evidence, and advocacy. With a distinguished career that includes significant contributions to Louisiana's legal ethics framework and extensive practical experience in law practice, Professor Ciolino is recognized as a leading authority in his fields.

Professor Ciolino's educational background includes:

• J.D., Tulane University, magna cum laude, 1988 (Editor in Chief of Tulane Law Review, Order of the Coif)
• B.A., Rhodes College, cum laude, 1985

Professor Ciolino's research interests focus primarily on legal ethics and professional responsibility, with significant contributions to understanding the intersection of ethics and legal practice. His work examines advocacy norms, lawyer social networking ethics, disaster response obligations for attorneys, and the evolution of professional conduct rules. He has also made notable contributions to copyright law, particularly regarding moral rights, community property implications, and strict liability frameworks. His research consistently bridges theoretical legal principles with practical application in real-world legal practice.

Professor Ciolino's scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on improving the ethical framework of legal practice while addressing emerging challenges in the profession. His work on legal ethics has evolved from foundational analyses of professional conduct rules to contemporary issues like social media ethics and cloud computing for criminal lawyers. His copyright scholarship reveals deep engagement with theoretical questions about authorship, ownership, and the relationship between intellectual property and personal rights.

Professor Ciolino has received numerous professional honors:

• New Orleans Magazine, Top New Orleans Lawyers, 2012-2021
• Recipient, Camille Gravelle Pro Bono Award, Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter, 2007
• Lawdragon 3000 (list of top American lawyers), 2006
• Recipient, Gambit Magazine, Forty-Under-Forty Award, 2002
• Recipient, Louisiana State Bar Association, President's Award, 2001
• Recipient, City Business Magazine, Power Generation Award, 2000
• Recipient, Gillis Long Poverty Law Center Public Service Award, 1997

Professor Ciolino maintains an active role in the legal community through his limited law practice focusing on legal ethics, lawyer discipline, judicial discipline, governmental ethics, and federal criminal law. He serves as executive administrator and general counsel for the City of New Orleans Ethics Review Board and as associate executive director for the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. His service on various committees, including the Louisiana State Bar Association Ethics 2000 Committee and the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board, demonstrates his commitment to shaping legal ethics standards. He also contributes to legal education through his work with the BAR/BRI Louisiana Bar Review Course.

Professor Ciolino leads the Louisiana Legal Ethics weblog and has edited significant publications including "Louisiana Legal Ethics: Standards and Commentary" (2022) and "Louisiana Professional Responsibility Law and Practice" (2007). His work with the Louisiana Legal Ethics organization represents a dedicated effort to provide accessible resources on legal ethics for practitioners.