IN RE: Trina Trinhthi CHU (2020)

Petition for interim suspension granted. See order.

ORDER

Considering the Petition for Interim Suspension for Threat of Harm filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, the responses filed by the parties thereto, and the report and recommendation of the hearing committee,

IT IS ORDERED that respondent, Trina Trinhthi Chu, Louisiana Bar Roll number 28531, be and she hereby is suspended from the practice of law on an interim basis pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 19.2. Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 26(E), this order is effective immediately.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Office of Disciplinary Counsel may seek the appointment of a trustee(s) to protect the interests of respondent's clients pursuant to the provisions of Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 27, if appropriate.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, this _ day of _, 2020.

FOR THE COURT:

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JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA

It may be established that the respondent is guilty of unethical conduct, but the threat of serious harm to the public is speculative. Let the criminal trial and disciplinary process proceed.

Hughes, J., would deny and assigns reasons.