Listed below are all of the DBA committees and the chair of each (as of July 1, 2007).
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to link to that Committee's webpage. Substantive Committees
Appellate Court Practice
Eli W. Kiefaber, Chair
Bankruptcy & Commercial Law
Wayne P. Novick, Chair
Business Law & Taxation
Lance A. Gildner, Chair
Civil Trial Practice & Alternative Dispute Resolution
Brian L. Wildermuth, Chair Corporate Counsel (In-House Counsel)
Jennifer L. Jung, Chair
Criminal Law & Its Enforcement
Cheryll A. Bennett, Chair Domestic Relations
Andrew D. Lucia, Chair
Employee Benefits
Edward C. Redder, Chair
Environmental Law
Daniel A. Brown, Chair
Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law
John E. Clough, Chair
Federal Practice
David P. Pierce, Chair Juvenile Law
Josie A. Olsvig, Chair
Labor & Employment Law
Matthew D. Stokely, Chair
Law & Technology
Katherine L. Early, Chair
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Real Property
Scott A. Liberman, Chair
Workers' Compensation / Social Security
Joseph E. Gibson, Chair Service Committees
Congeniality within the Profession
Develop and plan events of mutual interest to all members for socializing with peers, e.g., dinner parties, picnics, special performances, sporting events, etc.
Andrew J. Reitz, Chair
Dayton Bar Briefs Editorial Board
Plan, review and write for the DBA's official publication.
Erin E. Rhinehart, Chair
Diversity Issues
Examine issues of diversity in the profession, and propose solutions to perceived problems.
Jacqueline V. Brown, Chair
Fee Dispute Arbitration
Evaluate requests to arbitrate disputes concerning fees between attorneys/clients and attorneys/attorneys and carry out such arbitrations when appropriate.
John M. Ruffolo, Chair Judiciary, Committee on the
Review, evaluate and screen all applicantions of candidates for appointment to judicial vacancies in Montgomery County; submit recommendations to local party and Governor; conduct preference polls with DBA members regarding candidates for General Election. (NOTE: Judges may not serve on this committee).
Shawn M. Blatt, Chair Member Services and Development
Responsible for the recruitment and retention of membership and development of services for DBA members.
Joseph L. Feller, Chair Paralegal
Allicia R. Moritz, Chair
Partners in the Profession
In partnership with the University of Dayton School of Law, serve as mentors to first-year law school students through graduation with the focus on professionalism and ethics as well as real world skills that will enable the students to 'bridge the gap' after graduation.
Christopher R. Conard, Chair
Public Service Programs/Public Perception of Lawyers
Provide oversight of public service programs; explore methods of enhancing the public perception of the law and lawyers.
Jason E. Treherne, Chair
Relations with Health Care Providers
Work to improve the relationships between doctors and lawyers to help them better understand each other's needs and roles.
Wayne E. Waite, Chair Solo/Small Office Practitioners
This committee provides an opportunity to exchange ideas, share methods of law office economics and plan CLE seminars of particular interest to this group.
Mark A. Tuss, Chair
Young Lawyers Division
Open to attorneys admitted to practice less than 8 years. Provides an opportunity to exchange ideas, encourage use of mentor programs to develop excellent practice skills, promote the importance of involvement in the Bar as well as community, plan CLE seminars of particular interest to this group and organize welcome events and functions for new admittees, etc.
Chad E. Burton, Chair Administrative Committees
Bar Exam and Qualifications
Investigate character, reputation and moral qualifications of applicants who wish to take the Ohio Bar exam or be admitted by reciprocity -- Rules for the Gov't. of the Bar of Ohio, Rule 1, Admission to the Practice of Law.
Michael S. Bailes, Chair
Eikenbary Advisory Board
Screen applicants seeking loans or grants from the Eikenbary Trust. At least one member of the committee may be a past loan recipient.
Frank B. Williams, III, Chair
Judges' Committee on Notaries Public
Grade monthly exams of applicants, investigate complaints involving misuse or unauthorized use of notary commissions.
Scott A. Liberman, Chair
Professional Ethics
Investigate complaints against attorneys; evaluate proposed amendments to the Code of Professional Responsibility and Rule V of the Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio. Unauthorized Practice of Law
Responsible for investigating any matter referred to the committee or which comes to its attention, and may cause a complaint to be filed where the unauthorized practice of law is found (Rules for the Gov't. of the Bar of Ohio, Rule VII).
Leonard J. Bazelak, Chair Please contact Carol Blevins, Committee Coordinater with any questions you have regarding committee membership. |