The Law Society of Ontario has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Toronto lawyer Deepak Paradkar, seeking to suspend his licence following allegations of involvement in what authorities describe as Ryan Wedding's cocaine trafficking network.
Disciplinary Action Initiated
The law society filed its application on November 27, 2025, marking a significant escalation in the professional consequences facing Paradkar. The lawyer, who has practiced in the Greater Toronto Area, now faces potential suspension of his legal licence while the allegations are investigated.
Deepak Paradkar was previously photographed in Hamilton, Ontario, on April 11, 2017, though the current proceedings relate to more recent allegations connecting him to the alleged cocaine distribution operation.
Connection to Broader Investigation
The disciplinary action comes as part of a wider investigation into what police have termed the "Ryan Wedding cocaine ring." While specific details of Paradkar's alleged involvement remain under investigation, the law society has determined there is sufficient evidence to proceed with licence suspension proceedings.
This case represents one of several legal and professional consequences emerging from the ongoing cocaine trafficking investigation that has captured law enforcement attention across multiple jurisdictions.
Professional Implications
For practicing lawyers in Ontario, disciplinary proceedings of this nature can have severe career consequences. The Law Society maintains strict standards regarding professional conduct and association with criminal activities.
Should the suspension proceed, Paradkar would be prohibited from practicing law in Ontario until the matter is fully resolved. The law society's decision to pursue suspension indicates they consider the allegations sufficiently serious to warrant immediate professional restrictions.
The case continues to develop as both law society officials and police investigators pursue their respective inquiries into the lawyer's alleged connections to the cocaine distribution network.
