The Member faced allegations of professional misconduct for sending inappropriate Facebook messages to potential witnesses from a prior discipline hearing and disclosing confidential information obtained during that proceeding.
The Member admitted to the allegations via an Agreed Statement of Facts.
The Discipline Committee found the Member committed professional misconduct, noting the conduct was unprofessional and dishonourable.
Accepting a Joint Submission on Order, the Committee ordered a reprimand, a four-month suspension, and terms including meetings with a regulatory expert and employer notification.