The Honorable Algenon Marbley Honored at 16th David D. White Reception

The Honorable Algenon L. Marbley, H’00, was honored at the 16th Annual David D. White Award Reception March 8, 2005. The event, sponsored by Baker and Hostetler LLP and the Capital University Law School African American Law Alumni Association recognized Judge Marbley for his contributions to and involvement in the Columbus community.

This annual award commemorates the first African American graduate of Capital University Law School, David D. White, L’31. Presented by the African American Law Alumni Association, the award honors an individual whose legal and civic accomplishments serve as a model for African American students. This event helps to fund the David D. White Endowment from which four scholarships are awarded annually to African-American law student at Capital University.

Marbley was appointed by President Clinton to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio on November 27, 1997. Until he was appointed as a US District Court Judge, Marbley was a partner with the law firm of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease from 1991. Marbley concentrated in civil litigation when he was with the firm. He litigated cases involving general business litigation, products liability, and employment litigation. Marbley handled numerous jury trials in federal and state courts and argued before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Sixth and Seventh Circuits, and the Ohio Appellate Courts.

Marbley has taught trial advocacy at Capital University Law School and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Also, from 1984 to 1986, he taught Criminal Law and Procedure at Northeastern Illinois University.

In addition, Marbley has been active with a number of community organizations including the Salesian Boys and Girls Club, where he served as the President of the Board of Directors. He is also active in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Association of Columbus, Franklin County Board, Project Linden, Inc, and Franklin County Children Services.