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Seasoned Attorneys: Join the EAGLE Network & Kick Off the Year with our Social Event — Where Connections, Community, and Growth Meet

If you’ve been practicing law in central Ohio for several years — whether in firms, government, in‐house, or as a solo attorney — the Columbus Bar Association’s EAGLE (Extraordinary Attorneys Got Legal Expertise) Professional Development Network invites you to a premier opportunity to reconnect, grow, and lead.

On Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., join fellow seasoned attorneys at the EAGLE Legal Legends & Local Brews Kick-Off Social. This signature event launches the new year for EAGLE, combining networking, camaraderie, and conversation in an informal setting. It’s the perfect way to catch up with colleagues, meet new ones, and set the tone for a year of professional enrichment. Register before event-day to ensure preparations include your attendance.

What is the EAGLE Professional Development Network?

EAGLE is a CBA network designed for experienced attorneys, focused on offering:

  • Social & networking events that go beyond CLE — thoughtful environments where relationships thrive.
  • Educational programming tailored to the interests and challenges of mid‐ to late‐career practitioners.
  • Philanthropic engagement, giving back to the legal community and helping younger lawyers navigate their own career paths.

Recent EAGLE activities have ranged from museum tours to distillery tastings to archaeological site visits — always with an eye toward both enjoyment and enrichment.

Chairs Charles Schneider and Elizabeth Watters believe the value is in experience shared: “We focus on social, networking, and educational activities as well as philanthropic engagement.”

Why You Should Attend the Kick‐Off Social

  • Reconnect & Recharge: As legal practice grows more complex, having a strong peer network is essential. This Professional Development Network offers a relaxed space to exchange ideas, catch up on legal developments, and build relationships.
  • Shape Your Year: Be part of setting EAGLE’s priorities — both social and substantive. Your input and involvement help determine what topics, events, and causes we focus on.
  • Mentorship & Legacy: Seasoned attorneys are uniquely positioned to mentor the next generation. EAGLE gives you platforms to contribute, support, and lead.

Be Part of Something Greater

Being a lawyer isn’t just about what happens in the courtroom or in the office. It’s about connection, influence, and leaving a legacy. EAGLE acts as a hub of influence for experienced legal professionals in Columbus — a place to be inspired, to mentor, to learn, and to give back.

Don’t let this kickoff social pass you by. Mark your calendar now, join the EAGLE Professional Development Network, and help shape the kind of legal community you want to be part of. Come build something with us — socially, professionally, philanthropically.

  • What: EAGLE Legal Legends & Local Brews — Kick-Off Social
  • When: Thursday, September 25, 2025 — 5:30 to 7:30 PM EDT (Register Early)
  • Who Should Attend: Any attorney who’s a member of the CBA, especially those with several years of experience.
  • How to Join EAGLE: If you are already a CBA member, you can join EAGLE by signing in to the CBA’s website and registering for the network. Once you’re in, you’ll receive notices of all upcoming events.

Register here: https://www.cbalaw.org/events/event-information/sessionaltcd/se250522/