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Pianist Stewart Goodyear will be the featured artist for this year’s Schermer Fund of the Columbus Bar Foundation benefit which raises money for scholarships for women and minority law students.

The TV star is Angela Pace of WBNS. The professor and author are one person, Arthur Greenbaum of OSU Law School. The bar is the Columbus Bar. They are walking in as newly appointed members of the Professional Ethics and Grievance committee.

On Nov. 3, over 60 students from 13 different undergraduate colleges and universities attended The John Mercer Langston Bar Association’s First Annual African-American Conference for Aspiring Attorneys.

“Setting Up Your Law Office at Home,” being presented on Friday, Dec. 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., may well prove the most practical course to help you in the practice of law.

Aaron L. Granger of Schottenstein Zox & Dunn will examine how ADA, FMLA, and workers’ compensation affect one another on Thursday, Dec 21 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:15 p.m.

It's time to start planning! Please join us at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Saturday, March 10 as the Columbus Bar Foundation Gala takes you back to London in the '60s.

Although you would never know it by stepping outside today, summer is right around the corner and now is the time to secure your summer clerks through the 2007 Minority Clerkship program.

New lawyer members of the Columbus Bar joined Judges Brant, Glaeden, Green and Hale for informal conversation over lunch.

The committee for the annual District Competition for the Ohio Mock Trial is looking for 45 attorneys to serve as judges for the 2007 competition on Feb. 9 at the Franklin County Justice Center.

As DNA technology is increasingly used as one of the most effective tools to determine family relationship and to exonerate or convict a suspect, it is crucial for legal professionals to understand and apply this technology in their practice.

On Friday, Dec. 15, the seminar “Using Litigation to Protect Your Intellectual Property” will explore how to preserve and protect your client’s intellectual property through litigation with a focus on the use of injunctive relief.

The following Letter to the Editor from Columbus Bar President Belinda Barnes was published in the Columbus Dispatch on Nov. 20.

The number of purchasers of condominium property - and the number of condos being built or converted - is on the rise.

Everything you ever wanted to know about defending a DUI case will be offered by the Municipal Court committee in “Basic DUI—from Start to Finish.”

Welcome to our newest Columbus Bar members.

Former judge Dale Crawford will help criminal and civil litigation attorneys to use the power of persuasion to win cases in the seminar “Persuasion in the Courtroom Starts with Voir Dire” on Friday, Dec. 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Recalling information at the drop of a hat during a deposition or in the courtroom can make the difference in whether the case is won or lost. A good memory is an immeasurable asset no matter what type of law you practice.

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On Wednesday, Nov. 29at noon, the judges of the Municipal Court will join new lawyer members for an informal luncheon.

New court cases have expanded the rights of third parties and possible malpractice claims are now of great concern to the business lawyer.

How do disciplinary decisions impact the ethical and professional behavior of attorneys?

Ohio Consumers’ Counsel Janine L. Migden-Ostrander spoke about the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC) at the November meeting of the Government Agencies committee.

Please note: this list contains only those with permanent addresses registered with the Supreme Court in Franklin County and those who went through the Columbus Bar’s admissions department.

Welcome to our newest Columbus Bar members.

Columbus Bar attorneys, social workers, barbers, health and care professionals gathered for the annual Veteran Stand Down held at Vets Memorial last month.

Consumer bankruptcy practitioners will receive help in the accurate completion of the means test on Friday, Nov. 17 from 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. with a comprehensive, intermediate-level course, “Bankruptcy Means Test Workshop.”

In order to help clients to leverage their intellectual property into commercial advantage, counsels to businesses need to know about basic issues surrounding intellectual property.

The Columbus Bar Board of Governors is releasing the following statement today to address concerns regarding current political advertising.

Columbus Bar Foundation President Doug Wrightsel recognized Sally Bloomfield for her leadership in the Columbus Bar’s pro bono program at the Foundation’s Annual meeting.

The Columbus Bar Foundation’s current campaign, under the leadership of Jack Chester and Ben Zox, has proven to be a landmark event in the history of the Foundation.

Over eighty minority partners, associates, judges, managing, hiring and diversity partners came together at a reception hosted by Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter to celebrate the ever increasing diversity of the profession in Central Ohio.

The recently-formed Asian Pacific American Bar Association (APABA) of Central Ohio held its first organizational meeting and opening reception.

Janine L. Migden-Ostrander, Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC), is the guest speaker for the Government Agencies committee meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at noon at the Columbus Bar Offices.

The Franklin County Common Pleas Court and the Columbus Bar are pleased to announce the resumption of Settlement Week on Dec. 4 to 8.

Our November speaker will be Gary Cox, who in one presentation will discuss not one, not two, but seven battles: the Seven Days Around Richmond.

Columbus Bar members can take advantage of the strength in numbers of your neighborhood bar association with discounts on tickets for Cleveland Cavaliers games.

Columbus Bar members can take advantage of the strength in numbers of your neighborhood bar association with discounts on events at Nationwide Arena.

Anderson, once again, takes on a leadership role as she is installed president of the Columbus Bar Foundation.

The field of assisted reproduction technology has grown exponentially in recent years. Statistics claim that thirteen to fourteen percent of reproductive-aged couples are affected by infertility.

On Thursday, Nov. 2 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. "Lawyers - Withdrawing, Selling or Retiring from a Law Practice" will help you to plan and implement changes in your legal position.

The seminar, sponsored by the Chester Family Professionalism Fund of the Columbus Bar Foundation, will be held on October 27 at the Fawcett Center for Tomorrow and has 6.75 CLE hours, including 1.0 ethics and 1.0 professionalism.

For three days only all enrolled Brooks Brothers corporate members will save 25 percent on their purchases of regular and everyday value priced merchandise at all Brooks Brothers retail and factory stores.

The following was submitted to the Columbus Dispatch on Friday, Oct. 6, 2007.

Dawn Grauel gave the Columbus Bar’s Leadership Academy a successful launch, although the session tackled the toughest moment in any networking endeavor: striking up conversations with new people.

The Fourth Annual Immigration Law Conference focuses on business immigration as it pertains to both non-immigrants and immigrants.

Many solo and small firm practitioners struggle daily with the effective management of their firms.

Do you ever feel as if you should have all the parenting answers, but don’t? Do you feel as if you have the only toddler with a temper? Do you have a child who storms off saying, “but everyone else gets to do it”?

The consumer-driven healthcare (CDHC) revolution will continue to transform our healthcare system one step at a time.

The Columbus Bar welcomed new lawyer members for the first event of the 2006-07 year. Attendees toured the newly renovated meeting spaces, talked with other members and, of course, posed for photos.

Celebrating fifty years of practice at the Fifty Year Luncheon were Joseph H. Yearling, Walter J. Wolske Jr., Paul D. Ritter Jr., Jules L. Garel, Herbert R. Brown, Richard F. Swope, Harold C. Meier and Dirken T. Voelker.

Welcome to our newest Columbus Bar members.

BAPCPA has required everyone involved with bankruptcy proceedings to change their course of practice. BAPCPA has placed new duties on bankruptcy judges, debtors, debtors’ attorneys, trustees, domestic support creditors and creditors’ attorneys.

The Ohio Trust Code (OTC), a part of newly created Title 58 of the Revised Code, is dedicated entirely to trusts.

The Board of Commissioners of the Clients' Security Fund of Ohio (CSF) awarded $148,618 to thirty victims of attorney theft. Twelve former or suspended Ohio attorneys were found to have misappropriated client funds.

As we look to transform our healthcare system into something that is more manageable, more affordable and more logical, we have to reacquaint ourselves with the concept of shopping for healthcare services.

Columbus Bar members can take advantage of the strength in numbers of your neighborhood bar association with discounts on events at Nationwide Arena.

Danny Bank, Capital University Legal Clinic; Chester Willcox & Saxbe; the magistrates and staff of the Franklin County Municipal Court; and the Homeless Project volunteers are the recipients of the 2006 Columbus Bar Pro Bono Awards.

The Columbus Bar Leadership Academy offers its first session on Wednesday, Oct. 4.

Judge J. Craig Wright of the Court of Claims of Ohio is the guest speaker for the Government Agencies committee meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 4.

Dr. Terri Mester of Case Western Reserve University's English Department will address communicating by e-mail, letter and memo writing in "Legal Writing in the Twenty-First Century" on Friday, Oct. 6.

On Wednesday, Oct. 11, the Business Tax committee kicks off their innovative lunch-hour committee meeting: CLE Series Taxing Matters.

This is the first of a three part series of articles on the larger impacts of the consumer-driven healthcare revolution.

The Columbus Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA), the professional society for law firm administrators and corporate and government legal department managers, will be celebrating Professional Legal Management Week Oct. 2 - Oct. 6.

Young Professionals of Columbus invite Columbus Bar new lawyer members and other young professionals to hear Mayor Coleman speak at the Columbus Museum of Art on Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Cynthia King of Guscin Partner will present “Free Money Can Get Expensive” to familiarize attorneys with the intricacies of using federal money for a real estate development on Monday, Oct. 2 from 1:30 to 4:45 p.m.

The Columbus Bar will present a half-day seminar on the Ohio Uniform Trust Code on Oct. 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

All six judicial candidates running for three seats on the Domestic Relations Division and Juvenile Branch of the Franklin County Common Pleas Court will take part in a Candidates Forum on Monday, Sept. 25 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Statehouse Atrium.

The Supreme Court of Ohio has requested that the Columbus Bar publish the following announcement. The company mentioned is not a CLE provider to the Columbus Bar Association.

The Columbus Bar's Preference Poll results are in.

On Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., attorneys in their first five years of practice or under 36 years of age - members and non-members alike - are invited to look around and see what else is new at the Columbus Bar.

Franklin County Court of Appeals Judge Susan Brown is the guest speaker for the Government Agencies committee meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006 at noon at the Columbus Bar offices.

One of the changes in the New Model Rules being implemented February 1, 2007, deals with the subject of maintaining client confidences.

Barbara A. Roubanes compares setting up your own law practice to setting sail on your own ship: “The whole experience makes you feel like you must first build your own boat-then hope it floats, because before you know it, you can no longer see dry land.”

Civil War enthusiasts are invited to attend the first Civil War meeting of the new Columbus Bar year on Friday, Sept. 29 at noon at the Columbus Bar offices.

As part of its commitment to create opportunities for new lawyers to become active participants in the local legal community, the Columbus Bar is proud to announce the creation of the new Leadership Academy.

One of the crucial changes contained in the new model rules of professional conduct encompasses the area of IOLTA accounts.

Your client is facing criminal charges similar to cases you have handled many times before. This client, however, holds a professional license such as a nurse, dentist, social worker, pharmacist, physician, dietician or accountant.

A recent study by the Commonwealth Fund sheds new light on the situation that baby boomers age 50 to 65 are facing with their current and future health care.

You can hardly turn on the nightly news or pick up a newspaper without hearing about the rising cost of healthcare and the stifling effect it is having on individuals and employers.

Columbus Bar Foundation President Doug Wrightsel announced that Gene Smith will speak at Foundation’s Annual Meeting on Oct. 20 at noon at the Hyatt on Capitol Square.

The Columbus Bar Foundation and Association are seeking nominations for their 2006 Pro Bono Awards which honor members who have given extraordinary legal service to the poor and disadvantaged over the past year.

How can we close the floodgates and stem the flow of students with disabilities into the juvenile justice system?

It is a new dawn in the area of professional conduct.

Welcome to our newest Columbus Bar members.

Columbus Bar members can take advantage of the strength in numbers of your neighborhood bar association with new discounts on events at Nationwide Arena.

Get your two hours of ethics and professionalism CLE credit along with that perennial (or at least biennial) favorite, a half- hour of substance abuse.

Over a mini-retreat luncheon, the New Lawyers Advisory committee met for the first time to discuss goals and strategies for the 2006-07 year.

The Annual Columbus Bar Foundation Luncheon honoring Columbus Bar members with fifty years of service will be held at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 26.

Columbus Bar Association and Columbus Bar Foundation boards met at Geneva State Park for their annual retreats.

It's picture time!

Earlier this summer, the Columbus Bar published Reflections on Life and the Law: Wit and Wisdom from Columbus Bar Association Attorneys, a collection of stories and lessons written by fifty attorneys from all walks of life.

Many employers are quickly turning to a new trend in providing employee healthcare benefits: consumer-driven health plans.

A glimpse into the life of attorney Susan Kenney-Pfalzer.

Welcome to our newest Columbus Bar members.

Join attorney James D. Caruso of Arnold & Caruso in Toledo as he presents the groundbreaking Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct in a two-hour segment of ethics and professionalism on Friday, Sept. 29.

A healthier lifestyle could be just a few clicks away.

The Sixth "23rd Annual" Carlile Patchen & Murphy Velvet Ride is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 27 beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Should anti-harassment policies be implemented in school districts and community schools throughout Ohio to tackle the concerns of bullying?

A glimpse into the life of attorney Anthonio Fiore

Keeping on top of routine maintenance and other projects can be a daunting task.

As Health Savings Accounts continue to generate buzz as America’s newest option in health care coverage, many consumers are eager to learn more about this powerful, flexible and beneficial option.

In the increasing competitive war of fresh talent, some companies are recruiting interns from a pool that’s younger than ever.

Two long-time friends of the Columbus Bar were honored recently.

The long-running Minority Clerkship Program is scheduled for its twentieth year in 2007.

A glimpse into the life of attorney Emily Smith

The Columbus Bar heartily thanks the Columbus Crew for treating the newest members of our profession to a much needed night out.

Dozens of lawyers from Central Ohio are being commended by the Supreme Court of Ohio for their dedication to the profession for volunteering to be a mentor to new lawyers making the transition from law school to law practice.

Ohio’s first-ever statewide lawyer mentoring program has been extended to include the upcoming class of bar-admitted attorneys this fall, the Supreme Court of Ohio announced.

The 2006-07 committee chairs have been appointed.

A glimpse into the life of attorney Jason Boyd.

Welcome to our newest Columbus Bar members.

Keith Williams Brannock

A glimpse into the life of attorney Rebecca Price.

The Summer Leadership Intern Program students get started.

A glimpse into the life of attorney Anthony Sharett

The Board of Commissioners of the Clients' Security Fund of Ohio (CSF) awarded $326,688 to 24 victims of attorney theft. Eleven former or suspended Ohio attorneys were found to have misappropriated client funds.

The Columbus Bar Foundation’s night with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra to benefit female and minority law students always takes a unique perspective on music, by highlighting female and minority performers and composers of symphonic works.

Mark M. Kitrick was appointed to serve out the one year remaining on Kathleen M. Trafford’s second term when she was elected to the position of Secretary/Treasurer.

The Columbus Bar Board of Governors passed a change permitting electronic voting in the board election and committee proceedings.

The Columbus Bar wishes to recognize and celebrate the contributions of those who shared their vast expertise by speaking at continuing legal education seminars during 2005-06.

A glimpse into the life of attorney Katheryn Lloyd.

Just in time for summer beach reading, an intimate new book about the Columbus legal community will have you flipping pages faster than The Da Vinci Code.

Over four hundred Columbus Bar members and supporters attended the 2006 Annual Meeting at The Columbus: A Renaissance Hotel.

A glimpse into the daily life of attorney David Dawsey.

The Columbus Metropolitan Club, in partnership with the Columbus Bar, will be having a lunch time forum on the “Importance of an Independent Judiciary” on Wednesday, June 28 at noon.

Because we’re renovating, you get a deal!

The Mohican Resort and Conference Center is the site of the Annual Solo/Small Practitioner Conference on July 14 and 15.

The Ohio Task Force on the Rules of Professional Conduct completed its work of reviewing all written comments on its Model Rule proposal.

John P. McMahon passed away May 24, 2006.

Columbus Bar President Sally Bloomfield hosted a special breakfast to thank the Pro Bono Coordinators and the Pro Bono Task Force members.

Does your home look inviting to a burglar?

Reporting twice as many minority attorneys in Columbus law firms since 2000, the Columbus Bar announced a new five year commitment for area law firms, law schools and the Columbus Bar to continue their pledge to build a more diverse legal community.

Columbus Bar board members and committee chairs, along with firm managing partners, invited the judiciary to a reception at the Westin Great Southern.

Nothing in life is guaranteed, and without notice, anyone of us could be homeless. But by donating a small portion of your time - only eight hours total in twelve months - to the Homeless Project, you can help these Columbus citizens.

“90 Legal Technology Tips & Tricks in 90 Minutes,” that is.

Welcome to our newest Columbus Bar members.

The Columbus Bar membership elected three new members to join the 2006-07 Board of Governors.

New Lawyers- join us on Wednesday, June 7, from 5:30-7:30 at Shane’s Gourmet Market in German Village for our own party - by new lawyers for new lawyers.

With the help of twelve enthusiastic pro bono attorneys and a dedicated partner, the firm of Chester Willcox & Saxbe successfully undertook the pilot phase of the Pro Bono Tenants’ Advocacy Project.

For a special price prior to the Annual Meeting this year at the Renaissance Hotel, you can update your technical know-how with a 1.5 hour CLE course “90 Legal Technology Tips & Tricks in 90 Minutes” from 9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

This year’s conference is jam-packed with innovative approaches to law office management and technology. Several speakers are back by popular demand from last year’s blockbuster.

On May 31, U.S. District Court Judge Gregory Frost will join the Federal Court committee to discuss practicing in federal court, including tips for crafting the best possible jury instructions - and the ones most likely to be adopted by the court.

The Columbus Bar invites all new lawyers to reach out to a special group of aspiring attorneys at the Columbus Public High School through the Summer Leadership Intern Program.

Amy Ruth Ita and William A. Nolan, attorneys with Squire Sanders & Dempsey, will lead discussion of the legal and practical aspects of this new and increasingly relevant law as part of the CLE “Workplace Privacy” on May 23.

Over 125 individuals participated in this year's Naturalization Ceremony at the Ohio Historical Society.

On June 9 at the Columbus Bar’s annual meeting, James A. Readey and Stephen C. Fitch will join an extraordinary group of individuals when they receive the Professionalism Award and Bar Service Medal, respectively.

Amy J. Weis of Babbitt & Weis will discuss securing support obligations with life insurance policies during the seminar “Handling the High Income Divorce Case” on May 16 from 1:30 to 4:45 p.m.

The Supreme Court Task Force on Pro Se and Indigent Litigants released its report and recommendations.

Plan to join us for a fun-filled special event on June 9 before to the Annual Meeting this year at the Renaissance Hotel.

Judges Holbrook, Peterson, Frye and Sheeran met with the Common Pleas Court committee of the Columbus Bar to discuss some of the challenges currently facing the court and the ways that attorneys can help the court work towards solutions.

The Columbus Chapter of Association of Legal Administrators has installed their officers for the 2006-07 term.

William E. Mabe, administrator and chief executive officer of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, spoke to a large crowd attending the May meeting of the Government Agencies committee.

Congratulations to those who passed the February 2006 bar exam.

My involvement with the ROY G BIV Gallery can be directly traced to my Columbus Bar activities.

Thank you to our new members.

Do you have the responsibility of serving on a school board or other board? Do you serve on city council, a board of trustees, or as a county commissioner?

Privacy in the workplace has become a hot issue for employers with the advent of electronic technological advances, HIPAA regulations and the necessity of employee background clearances in this age of increased awareness for security and safety.

The Legal Research and Information Resources Committee will present its 2006 Summer Associate Seminar, “Research Boot Camp: Strategic Approach to Success,” on Friday, May 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Columbus Bar offices.

The Ohio Department of Insurance Director Ann Womer Benjamin will be the guest speaker at the next Health Law committee meeting on May 11 at noon at the Columbus Bar offices.

Am I dissatisfied with my career or only with my job? Could I find satisfaction in a related job within the same field?

The Columbus Bar appreciates the support of our sustaining members.

With so many challenges facing our courts today, both new lawyers and judges appreciated the opportunity to talk together at the annual Common Pleas Court Luncheon to ensure that Bench/Bar misunderstandings do not create additional complications.

There is a lot of scholarly and practical discussion about how to select a mediator and what particular styles to seek in a neutral.

The Paralegal Association of Central Ohio and the Columbus Bar will host a Paralegal Day Luncheon in the Grand Ballroom at the Westin Great Southern Hotel on May 15 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Twelve members of the Columbus Bar selected to run for the Board of Governors and a candidate for the office of secretary/treasurer have been recommended by the Nominations & Elections committee.

The opportunity to qualify to practice before the Federal Court occurs only twice a year, and the deadline for taking the Federal Bar Exam which qualifies you to practice in federal court is drawing near.

What happens when professionals divorce? Do the same guidelines apply for negotiating a divorce settlement involving professional spouses as in other divorces?

United States Attorney Gregory G. Lockhart, whose office represents the Southern District of Ohio, will be the guest speaker at the next Government Agencies committee meeting on April 26 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Columbus Bar offices.

The judges of four Franklin County courts received generally favorable ratings for their skills on the bench from the attorneys who appear before them, according to the poll released by the Columbus Bar.

The Bankruptcy Law Institute scheduled for May 4 and 5, provides a way for practitioners to obtain practical information regarding life after BAPCPA.

Legal writing offers unique challenges to those who not only write briefs but draft memos and client letters as well as legal contracts.

Membership is not so much "joining" as it is "connecting."

Judges Schneider, Bessey, Hogan, Fais, Crawford, Peterson, Frye, Cain, Sheeran, Sheward, Connor and Bender plan to join the New Lawyers committee for the informal Judicial Luncheon on April 18 at noon at the Columbus Bar offices.

J. Troy Terakedis, Calfee Halter & Griswold, will discuss the family limited parnership in regards to estate planning as one of the topics at the Probate Law Institute, held on April 26 from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Looking for credit to fulfill your legal education requirements? The Columbus Bar is offering programming throughout the month of April to help you become informed as well as to meet the Supreme Court deadline for compliance!

Let's take a look at a typical question lawyers ask me about marketing: "how do I attract new clients?"

Below are statements which have been issued by the Columbus Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association on the independence of the judiciary..

The Board of Governors passed a change to the dues category allowing for group-rate dues for law school full-time faculty (not including Adjuncts).

The Honorable Kenneth J. Spicer of Delaware County Probate/Juvenile Court will be a featured speaker for the upcoming Probate Law Institute on April 26.

Register before April 1 for the Paralegal Education Summit on April 28 and have a chance to win a fabulous prize!

A panel of respected partners spoke with the New Lawyers committee about everything from generating business to family life.

The Columbus Bar has an easy fix for potential summer staffing woes, and it's called the Summer Leadership Intern Program (SLIP).

The Board of Commissioners of the Clients' Security Fund of Ohio (CSF) awarded $371,297 to thirty victims of attorney theft. Fourteen former or suspended Ohio attorneys were found to have misappropriated client funds.

The committee met this week to begin the process of selecting candidates for the 2006 Board of Governors election to be held in May.

The Columbus Bar has teamed up with First Data's Direct Business Group (which serves First Data's Revenue Sharing Alliances), to provide a valuable benefit for all Columbus Bar members.

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and Capital University Law School's Black Law Students Associations, invite you to attend their upcoming 27th Annual Banquet.

Learning to mediate or negotiate by reading a book is kind of like trying to learn a sport or how to drive only by reading a textbook. You really do need hands-on experience.

Enrollment in a new certificate program offered through Capital University Law School's Center for Dispute Resolution has surpassed the first-year goal and is on target to exceed the target for year two.

The brand new pro bono eviction clinic help desk has opened its metaphorical doors for at the Franklin County Municipal Court.

Mark your calendar for April 26, 2006 from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. to attend Probate Law Institute 2006.

If December found you with no time to complete your CLE requirements or if you are planning ahead for 2006, you can meet your ethics, professionalism and substance abuse requirements with a video replay on three dates this spring.

Each year, proceeds from this major fundraiser benefits one of Columbus' most exiting and dynamic community projects, the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Children's Hospital.

The Paralegal Association of Central Ohio (PACO), in conjunction with the Columbus Bar, intends to spotlight the paralegal's contribution to the legal process and service throughout the legal community.

The key element we stress in job and career search is developing and utilizing a network of human resources for advise and information.

PACO and the Columbus Bar are putting on "Columbus Paralegal Education Summit: Timely Topics for the Legal Professional," a full day seminar on April 28 at the Columbus Bar offices.

Columbus Bar members converged on the new Barrister Club at OSU Moritz law school to visit with students over an informal lunch, a joint program sponsored by the Moritz Office of Professional Development, the Student Bar Association and the Columbus Bar.

Every client's expectations are different. Some clients are higher maintenance than others and require more hand-holding, while others say, "don't call me, I'll call you."

A study of part-time work finds it increasing at a slow steady pace, seen less as a work-life perk and more as smart business.

Thank you to our new attorney and non-attorney members.

Attendees to the Fifth Annual Columbus Bar Foundation Gala on Feb. 11 took a step back in time and enjoyed a glamorous evening reminiscent of a 1930s supper club. The event raised $68,000 for the Legal Aid Society of Columbus's Project Dignity.

Jason Walker has a "really cool job" at Microsoft: he can choose to go skiing in the morning and finish his work later at home. A job, he says, is only as good as the life it provides.

Implementation of the Uniform Mediation Act after Oct. 29, 2005 subjected the mediation process to new regulations.

In early March, Columbus lawyers will receive the first issue of a new magazine called The Complete Lawyer.

Representative Kevin DeWine will be the guest speaker at the next Government Agencies committee meeting on March 1 and will be speaking on the newly enacted elections reform law that he sponsored.

To help our members identify and treat some of the factors that lead to cardiovascular diseases, the Columbus Bar has partnered with HealthWISE, to offer a program of cardiovascular testing to scan for signs of premature cardiovascular disease.

Fisher's decision to enter a semi-retired lifestyle means not only fewer hours at the office, but a changing of the guard for the Columbus Bar Foundation.

The January New Lawyer's meeting featured Artie Isaac on the topic of rainmaking and networking. Isaac is the president of Young Isaac, a Columbus advertising and marketing firm, as well as a well-known speaker on topics.

Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer of the Ohio Supreme Court was the guest speaker for the Government Agencies committee meeting for February to discuss the future of mayor's courts in Ohio.

Sponsored by the Columbus Bar and Columbus Public Schools, SLIP is preparing to begin its thirteenth year providing seniors-to-be an exciting and intense employment and education program related to the law.

ComDoc's Certified Pre-Owned Machines are a cost effective alternative to the new equipment ComDoc offers.

Keeping on top of routine maintenance or other projects can be a daunting task. But, Angie's List can help.

Columbus Bar members can take advantage of the strength in numbers of your neighborhood bar association with new discounts on events at Nationwide Arena.

Variety and frequency are key elements to staying in touch with clients. If you are out of sight, then you are out of mind for the client.

Last year's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Kelo v. City of New London sparked a fair amount of discussion and controversy, bringing the legal doctrine of eminent domain to the front page.

The Government Agencies committee is pleased to announce that Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer of the Ohio Supreme Court will be the featured speaker at its February meeting on Feb. 1 at noon.

The Columbus Bar has recently formed a partnership with Angie's List, an online network of homeowners who share information about local service companies so consumers receive excellent service from providers they can trust.

Our aspirational obligations encourage us to improve the practice of law by assisting law schools in the education of our future lawyers and assisting in continuing legal education efforts.

What's better than a win-win situation? How about a win-win-win situation? According to juvenile attorney Sallynda Rothchild-Dennison, The Art of Positive Parenting (TAPP) can help all attorneys and their clients achieve this triple victory.

Judge William Klatt of the Tenth District Court of Appeals was the guest speaker for the Government Agencies committee meeting for January to discuss appellate practice.

Join us on Feb. 11 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel for the Columbus Bar Foundation Gala and an evening of elegant ambiance, delectable food, fine conversation and great entertainment by Mike Rayburn, "The World's Funniest Guitar Virtuoso!"

On June 27, 2005, the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Western Division in the case entitled Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma vs. State of Ohio, Governor Bob Taft, et al.

Attorneys will soon be able to participate in Ohio's first-ever statewide lawyer mentoring program, the Supreme Court of Ohio announced.

SEAK, Inc is sponsoring the nation's 5th Annual National Legal Fiction Writing Competition for Lawyers.

On Saturday, Feb. 18 at 11:30 a.m., you can throw gutter balls and still roll a strike for Children's Hospital during the sixteenth annual Rock 'N Bowl at Sawmill Lanes.

Carol Mahaffey, who practices in the area of taxation with experience in real and personal property taxation with Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease, will discuss Board of Revision filings at the 2006 Real Property Law Institute.

The Columbus Bar has formed a partnership with Office Depot, one of the word's largest providers of office products and services.

Several new Columbus Bar member benefits will help lawyers kick off the New Year on a healthy, less stressful note.

Do you know the remedies for a residential contract default or how to complete construction on a new home once liens have been filed? If so, then the 2006 Real Property Law Institute can provide some answers!

The committee is pleased to announce that its speaker for January is Judge William A. Klatt, Tenth District Court of Appeals, who will discuss appellate practice.

Robert R. Dunn, a partner with Bailey Cavalieri, will discuss Qualified Personal Residence Trusts at the Jan. 10 meeting of the Probate Law committee.

Can you spare two days to help screen candidates for contested judicial races? President-elect Belinda Barnes is soliciting letters of interest from Columbus Bar members to serve on the Judicial Screening Committee.