Zao Huang

Findings — machine-extracted (anthropic-batch:claude-opus-4-8); verify against the decision

Lawyer Zao (Aidan) Huang entered a Rule 3-7.1 consent agreement admitting conduct unbecoming the profession arising from assaults, uttering threats, and intimidating conduct against an adult (AA) and a minor (BB) in 2019-2020, while in a position of trust. Criminal charges were laid in August 2020 but withdrawn in January 2021. He agreed to a three-month suspension commencing November 1, 2021. No dishonesty finding; no fine or costs stated. He had no prior conduct record and had undertaken counselling.

Duties found breached:

• No unlawful discrimination or harassment

Aggravating factors:

• Position of trust in relation to both an adult victim and a minor
• Multiple incidents of violence and threats over time
• Use of a weapon or imitation weapon against a minor

Mitigating factors:

• No pre-existing Professional Conduct Record
• Attended extensive counselling (relationship, virtual, group violence-focused, and Ministry-recommended sessions)
• Expressed remorse to victim and family
• Cooperation via consent agreement and Agreed Statement of Facts
• Criminal charges ultimately withdrawn