John Estey, an ex-chief of staff to former Gov. Ed Rendell and former Ballard Spahr partner who pleaded guilty last April over his alleged funneling of campaign donations, has been disbarred.

The resignation statement for Estey, whose sentencing is scheduled for April 11, is under seal. But Estey’s lawyer, James Eisenhower of Dilworth Paxson, said Estey consented to the disbarment and worked out a deal with the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.