Problem
Paralegal McLaurin works for a large law firm that represents Client Miller in an action against Opposing Party Mathis, who is represented by a smalier firm where her friend Sally works. Paralegal McLaurin notices that Opposing Party Mathis has not responded to discovery requests in the required timeframe, so she calls Opposing Party Mathis to ask him when she can expect the discovery requests. Is this unethical? Would your response change if she contacted her friend Sally about the same requests? Explain your answer.