Paralegal

Answer: C - A subordinate lawyer is responsible under the Model Rules without regard for whether the lawyer acted at the direction of another lawyer. “A lawyer is bound by the [Model Rules] notwithstanding that the lawyer acted at the direction of another person.” Model Rule 5.2(a). Answer C is correct because it accurately reflects the language of Rule 5.2(a). Tip: “notwithstanding” can be usually be read as “without regard for.”