In re Zhao

Respondent was admitted to practice by this Court in 2002. He was previously admitted in 2001 in New Jersey, where he practiced law.

By order dated August 21, 2008 (196 NJ 363, 954 A2d 1154 [2008]), the Supreme Court of New Jersey disbarred respondent upon his consent, which consent was tendered by affidavit wherein he admitted to a knowing misappropriation of client trust funds.

Petitioner moves for an order imposing reciprocal discipline pursuant to this Court’s rules (see 22 NYCRR 806.19). Respondent has submitted papers in opposition to the motion which do not establish any of the available…