Hellen, CFA, is an analyst at ABC Portfolio Management. Recently, Hellen was notified that his CFA Institute membership was suspended for a year because he violated the CFA Code of Ethics. A hearing panel also came to the same conclusion. Hellen subsequently notified CFA Institute he does not accept the sanction, or the hearing panel’s conclusion. Which of the following actions by Hellen is most consistent with the CFA Institute Professional Conduct Program?