Suspension Imposed For Craigslist Ad

The disciplinary case involving an attorney who advertised on Craigslist for a secretary with duties other than secretarial has been brought to closure with the following order of the Illinois Supreme Court:

The motion by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve and confirm the report and recommendation of the Hearing Board is allowed, and respondent Samir Zia Chowhan is suspended from the practice of law for one (1) year and until further order of the Court.

Our prior coverage is linked here. The misconduct also involved a follow up e-mail to an applicant. (Mike Frisch)