Zmarak Zhouand

Zmarak Zhouand serves as the Principal Solicitor at RTO Legal, where he is a trusted advisor to registered training organisations (RTOs) nationwide. With his admission as a lawyer in Australia in 2001 and in New York in 2014, he brings over two decades of rich legal experience to his clients. Zmarak leads the firm’s regulatory and commercial practice, focusing on the needs of training organisations. He provides comprehensive advice on ASQA compliance and enforcement, assisting with audit responses and handling sanction notices. His impressive track record in Administrative Appeals Tribunal appeals and judicial review cases underscores his capability in challenging adverse ASQA decisions through merits review and Federal Court proceedings. Zmarak also plays a pivotal role in guiding RTOs through complex corporate transactions, including sales, mergers, and partnerships, ensuring that all regulatory requirements are satisfied and clients’ interests are safeguarded. His extensive sector knowledge and strategic insight render him an invaluable asset to RTO managers dealing with critical legal challenges. Educated at the University of New England, where he completed his Bachelor of Laws, Zmarak is admitted as a legal practitioner in New South Wales, Australia. He is also a member of both the Queensland Law Society and the New York Bar Association, reflecting his broad legal expertise and commitment to professional excellence.