2026 Is the Time to Strengthen Our Legal Community

The legal profession is facing one of the most transformative moments in its history. Artificial intelligence is changing the way we practice law at a pace few could have imagined just a few years ago. At the same time, client expectations are shifting — becoming younger, more diverse, and more demanding of innovation, accessibility, and inclusivity from the professionals who serve them.

Being a member of the CBA is an incredibly selfless act. It’s an investment in our legal community and allows the CBA to satisfy its mission to safeguard and strengthen our community. Being a CBA member means something, it means you are dedicated to performing to the highest professional and ethical standards. Not every firm is large enough to have the resources to keep up with these changes, the CBA can help.

Supporting the CBA today means:

Taking the Lead on AI and Innovation. No attorney should face these challenges alone. The CBA provides the collective wisdom and shared resources we all need to adapt and stay ahead.
Building a Legal Community That Reflects Our Clients. Today’s clients expect more than expertise — they expect representation and understanding. By creating a highly inclusive bar, we strengthen our ability to serve a changing population.
Strengthening the Local Profession. Every membership dollar is reinvested right here in Central Ohio. When you support the CBA, you’re not just supporting an association — you’re supporting the future of the legal profession in our city.

The world is not waiting for lawyers to catch up. If we don’t shape the future of our profession, others will.

That is why now — more than ever — is the time to join, to participate, and to commit to building a stronger, more inclusive Columbus Bar.

Together, we can ensure that the legal profession in Central Ohio is not only prepared for the changes ahead, but leading them.

Jill Snitcher, Esq.

CBA Executive Director