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Congratulations to the following alumni who are chairing or co-chairing Columbus Bar Association Committees for 2007 – 2009!
James D. Abrams, L’03, Chester Willcox & Saxbe LLP
Federal Court Committee
Jennifer Anne Adair, L’05, Ohio Attorney General’s Office
Minorities in the Law Committee
Brianne Rene Viet Brown, L’04, State of Ohio Auditor’s Office
Government Agencies Committee
Yimei Chen, ’01, L’05
Technology and the Law Committee
Donald M. Collins, L ’86, Lane Alton & Horst, LLC
Employee Benefits Committee
Melinda J. Frank, L’79, City of Columbus Income Tax Division
Admissions Committee
Katherine Herron, L’04, Terrence A. Grady & Associates Co. LPA
Business Tax Committee
Christopher E. Hogan, T’00, Moots Carter & Hogan
Labor and Employment Committee
Michael S. Loughry, L’01, Mazanec Raskin & Ryder Co. LPA
Federal Court Committee
Sandra R. McIntosh, L’04, Freund Freeze & Arnold
New Lawyers Committee
Bradley W. Miller, L’06, Law Offices of Bradley W. Miller
Small Firm/Solo Practitioner Committee
Benjamin J. Partee, L'06, Law Office of Benjamin J. Partee
Small Firm/Solo Practitioner Committee
Robert H. Snedaker III, L’81, Dougherty, Hanneman & Snedaker LLC
Family Committee
Todd A. Weber, L’96, Chester Wilcox & Saxbe LLP
Estate and Gift Tax Committee
James A. Zitesman, L’93
Real Property Committee
1975
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Thomas J. Bonasera of Buckingham Doolittle & Burroughs has been elected to the Ohio State Bar Association’s Council of Delegates for District 7, which is comprised of Franklin County. |
1979
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Ben L. Pfefferle III has been named for outstanding practice in his field, natural resources & environment, by Chambers, USA. This ranking is based on over 14,000 interviews with in house and outside counsel across the country. |
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Kathleen M. Trafford has been named one of Ohio's leading commercial litigation attorneys by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. The rankings come as a result of a year-long survey effort to obtain a consistent market view of firms and attorneys who are considered leaders in their respective fields. |
1980
Patrick A. Devine has been elected to serve as president to the board of directors for the Association of the Developmentally Disabled (ADD). Devine has assisted the organization since 2001, serving on the board in roles as secretary and vice president.
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Philip J. Fulton has been appointed by Governor Strickland to the newly established Board of
Directors for the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). |
1981
Douglas J. Haynes has joined the National Arbitration Forum's national panel of independent and neutral arbitrators and mediators. He is a partner at Haynes & Haynes, LLC.
1983
Richard A. Dove has been named assistant administrative director of the Supreme Court of Ohio. In his new role, Dove will assist in the day-to-day management of the Court and direct special projects and initiatives as assigned. Dove has been with the Court since 1989 in a number of key positions, most recently serving as the director of Attorney Services. He is a former judicial law clerk at the 10th District Court of Appeals (
Georgeann R. Peters has been named for outstanding practice in her field, employee benefits & executive compensation, by Chambers, USA. This ranking is based on over 14,000 interviews with in house and outside counsel across the country.
1985
Joseph M. Reidy has been recognized for excellence in his field, natural resources & environment, by Chambers, USA. It ranks individual attorneys and firms according to their market reputation, rather than size or revenue.
1989
Michael D. Tarullo has been recognized for excellence in his field, construction, by Chambers, USA. It ranks individual attorneys and firms according to their market reputation, rather than size or revenue.
1990
Jura Zibas has been appointed President of the Clear Springs project, an 18,000 acre development.
1991
Jeffrey D. Fish was named President of Collaborative Divorce Professionals, Inc., a non-profit organization comprising Central Ohio attorneys dedicated to changing the landscape for divorcing couples.
Susan E. Petersen has been chosen to lead the state-wide Ohio Women's Bar Association. Susan also was named to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and was selected as one of Ohio Super Lawyer's Rising Stars.
1993
Mark W. Jump has been named a "Rising Star" attorney for 2007 by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. The nomination came from his peers and criteria include attorneys age 40 or younger or who have been in practice 10 years or less.
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Brad P. Koffel has been named a "Rising Star" attorney for 2007 by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. The nomination came from his peers and criteria include attorneys age 40 or younger or who have been in practice 10 years or less |
1994
Thomas L. Hart has joined Wiles, Boyle, Burkholder & Bringardner Co., LPA as an attorney specializing in real estate law. He comes to this new position from Dominion Homes, Inc. where he was corporate officer and counsel.
Katerina M. Milenkovski has been named one of Ohio's leading environmental attorneys by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. The rankings come as a result of a yearlong survey effort to obtain a consistent market view of firms and attorneys who are considered leaders in their respective fields.
Ann L. Wehener has been elected President of the new Board of Directors of the Junior League of Akron for the 2007- 2008 term. She is currently an attorney at Brennan, Manna and Diamond.
1995
Thomas Q. Crist has been named a "Rising Star" attorney for 2007 by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. The nomination came from his peers and criteria include attorneys age 40 or younger or who have been in practice 10 years or less.
Kimberly J. Brown has been named a "Rising Star" attorney for 2007 by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. The nomination came from her peers and criteria include attorneys age 40 or younger or who have been in practice 10 years or less.
Kenneth A. Fisher has been named a partner in the firm of Chester Wilcox and Saxbe. Ken's practice focuses on owners, contractors and design professionals in the construction business.
Jeffrey W. Stiltner has been named a "Rising Star" attorney for 2007 by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. The nomination came from his peers and criteria include attorneys age 40 or younger or who have been in practice 10 years or less.
1996
Brian E. Dickerson has been named a "Rising Star" attorney for 2007 by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. The nomination came from his peers and criteria include attorneys age 40 or younger or who have been in practice 10 years or less.
Andrew S. Grossman has been named a "Rising Star" attorney for 2007 by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. The nomination came from his peers and criteria include attorneys age 40 or younger or who have been in practice 10 years or less.
James L. Ervin Jr. has been named a "Rising Star" attorney for 2007, by a panel of Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. The nomination came from his peers attorneys age 40 or younger who have been in practice 10 years or less.
Kevin L. Murch has been named a "Rising Star" attorney for 2007 by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. The nomination came from his peers and criteria include attorneys age 40 or younger or who have been in practice 10 years or less.
Sherri A. Stephen has been appointed to the U.S. Attorney's office in Allentown, PA. She had most recently spent four years with the Justice Department's Criminal Division in Washington, DC.
Amy J. Weis has been named a "Rising Star" attorney for 2007 by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. The nomination came from her peers and criteria include attorneys age 40 or younger or who have been in practice 10 years or less.
1997
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Scot C. Crow has been named a "Rising Star" attorney for 2007 by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. The nomination came from his peers and criteria include attorneys age 40 or younger or who have been in practice 10 years or less. |
Michael S. Jordan has been named a "Rising Star" attorney for 2007 by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. The nomination came from his peers and criteria include attorneys age 40 or younger or who have been in practice 10 years or less.
Sarah D. Morrison has been named a "Rising Star" attorney for 2007 by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. The nomination came from her peers and criteria include attorneys age 40 or younger or who have been in practice 10 years or less.
Cheryl L. Ryan was published in Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly in the Summer 2007 magazine. She was a co-author for the article The Tax Man Cometh.
Lt. Christopher R. Shrank, USN was awarded the Bronze Star for service in Iraq, training the Iraqi National Police.
1998
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Michael J. Sikora III has been named a "Rising Star" attorney for 2007 by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine for the third consecutive year. The nomination came from his peers and criteria include attorneys age 40 or younger or who have been in practice 10 years or less. |
1999
Danielle M. Carter has been named a "Rising Star" attorney for 2007 by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. The nomination came from her peers and criteria include attorneys age 40 or younger or who have been in practice 10 years or less.
Marisa A. Willis was recognized by the Columbus Bar's 'Helping Hands' column for her work as Secretary for the Board of Directors of the Girls on the Run program in Cincinnati, OH.
2000
Laing P. Akers has been named a "Rising Star" attorney for 2007 by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. The nomination came from her peers and criteria include attorneys age 40 or younger or who have been in practice 10 years or less.
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Kerry T. Boyle has been named a "Rising Star" attorney for 2007 by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. The nomination came from his peers and criteria include attorneys age 40 or younger or who have been in practice 10 years or less. |
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Michele L. Noble has been named a "Rising Star" attorney for 2007 by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. The nomination came from her peers and criteria include attorneys age 40 or younger or who have been in practice 10 years or less. |
Bobby Singh has been named a "Rising Star" attorney for 2007 by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. The nomination came from his peers and criteria include attorneys age 40 or younger or who have been in practice 10 years or less.
2001
Jessica A. Mager has been named a "Rising Star" attorney for 2007 by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. The nomination came from her peers and criteria include attorneys age 40 or younger or who have been in practice 10 years or less.
2002
Matt C. Krejci was recognized by the Columbus Bar's 'Helping Hands' column for being a Buddy Leader with the Miracle League of Central Ohio.
Vincent J. Squillace III has been named a "Rising Star" attorney for 2007 by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. The nomination came from his peers and criteria include attorneys age 40 or younger or who have been in practice 10 years or less.
2003
James D. Abrams has been named a "Rising Star" attorney for 2007 by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. The nomination came from his peers and criteria include attorneys age 40 or younger or who have been in practice 10 years or less.
Christine E. Watchorn was recognized by the Columbus Bar's 'Helping Hands' column for serving as a volunteer judge for the Ohio Center for Law-Related Education High School Mock Trial State Competition, held in Columbus, OH.
2004
Sandra R. McIntosh has been named a 2007 Rising Star, rated with significant jury trial and appellate oral argument experience. Sandra participated in the Columbus Bar Barrister Leadership program.
Gabriel J. Roehrenbeck has been named a "Rising Star" attorney for 2007 by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. The nomination came from his peers and criteria include attorneys age 40 or younger or who have been in practice 10 years or less.
2005
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Jennifer A. Adair was recognized by the Columbus Bar's 'Helping Hands' column for being a coordinator for the Columbus Bar Summer Leadership Intern Program, coach of the Centennial High School Mock Trial Team, Board Trustee and Secretary of the Northwest Civic Association, and many other community programs. |
David J. Barthel is currently a law clerk to Judge Richard Smoak, United States District Judge, Northern District of Florida, Panama City, FL. He was just offered and accepted a position as law clerk to Judge Richard Griffin, United States Circuit Judge, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. His clerkship with Judge Griffin will begin in August 2008.
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Rebecca L. Hussey is one of over 30 graduates of the first year of the Columbus Bar Leadership Academy. |
2006
Mellissia Fuhrmann has accepted a law clerk position in the Crime Victims Services Section of Attorney General Marc Dann's Office. Also, Fuhrmann is one of over 30 graduates of the first year of the Columbus Bar Leadership Academy.
Bernadette B. Laughlin was recognized by the Columbus Bar's 'Helping Hands' column for organizing a food drive for Mid-Ohio Foodbank, while she was the Community Service Director for Capital University Law School's Law Review. She has volunteered time in support of children's programs and Westerville school levies. Also, Laughlin is one of over 30 graduates of the first year of the Columbus Bar Leadership Academy.
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Matt A. Zenko has participated in the "Just Take Two" Initiative, a joint project of Southeastern Ohio Legal Services and The Legal Aid Society of Columbus. He provides Pro Bono representation in two tax cases per year involving tax controversy between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the taxpayer(s). |
2007
Richard R. Parsons has accepted an invitation to join the firm of Kravitz, Brown & Dortch beginning November 2007. Parsons was a member of the Capital University Law Review and successfully participated in the First Year Moot Court Competition.
In Memoriam
Edgar L. Lindley, L'53, 85 of Worthington, OH passed away on Aug. 6. Edgar was a 1953 graduate of Capital University Law School and after serving the State of Ohio Department of Taxation as Tax Commissioner, he joined the firm of Bricker & Eckler in 1983, where he practiced law until his retirement in 1994. In 2005 he was inducted into the Ohio State Tax Hall of Fame for his outstanding contributions to the field.
Judge Lawrence Jones, L'69, died suddenly on July 14, while running his daily work out. He was 67 and living in Hollister, and was greatly respected and admired by colleagues and family.
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Professor Max Kravitz, L'73, popular legal educator and renowned criminal defense attorney, passed away Sunday, Aug. 12 [ More ] |
Francis A. Allen, H'88, a leading legal educator and thinker, died April 6 at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Allen taught criminal law for over 40 years and was a principal architect of the provision of legal counsel to indigent defendants, both through his scholarly writings and his chairmanship of the Attorney General's Commission on Poverty and the Administration of Federal Criminal Justice, which led to the Criminal Justice Act of 1964 and the Bail Reform Act of 1966.
Jason Eric Cohen, L’93, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2007, from melanoma. He was 38 and resided in Owings Mills, Maryland.
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