Listed below are all of the DBA committees and the chair of each (as of July 1, 2009).
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Business Law Division
Katherine L. Early, Chair
Bankruptcy & Commercial Law
Wayne P. Novick, Chair
Corporate Counsel (In-House Counsel)
Cara Powers, Chair
Environmental Law
Kevin Braig, Chair
Labor & Employment Law
David P. Pierce, Chair
Law & Technology
Kelly A. Henrici, Chair
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Substantive Committees
Appellate Court Practice
Terry Posey, Chair
Civil Trial Practice & Alternative Dispute Resolution
Brian Wright, Chair
Criminal Law & Its Enforcement
Daniel J. Brandt, Chair
Domestic Relations
Jennifer L. Brogan, Chair
Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law
Edwin P. Morrow, III, Chair
Federal Practice
Lynnette Ballato Dinkler, Chair
Juvenile Law
Hon. Anthony Capizzi, Chair
Real Property
Thomas W. Kendo, Jr., Chair
Workers' Compensation / Social Security
Joseph E. Gibson, Chair
Service Committees
Public Service & Congeniality
Provide oversight of public service programs; explore methods of enhancing the public perception of the law and lawyers. Develop and plan events of mutual interest to all members for socializing with peers, e.g., dinner parties, picnics, special performances, sporting events, etc.
Jason E. Treherne, Chair
Dayton Bar Briefs Editorial Board
Plan, review and write for the DBA's official publication.
Mary K. C. Soter, Chair
Diversity Issues
Examine issues of diversity in the profession, and propose solutions to perceived problems.
Eric S. Thompson, Chair
Fee Dispute Arbitration
Evaluate requests to arbitrate disputes concerning fees between attorneys/clients and attorneys/attorneys and carry out such arbitrations when appropriate.
Judiciary
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).
Michael W. Krumholtz, Chair
Paralegal
Allicia R. Moritz, 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.
Sasha Alexa M. VanDeGrift, Chair
Administrative Committees
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.
W. James Owen, Chair
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).
John M. Ruffolo, Chair
Advisory 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.
Christopher B. Epley, 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.
Please contact Carol Blevins, Committee Coordinater with any questions you have regarding committee membership. |
The Dayton Bar Association offers a comprehensive array of over 30 committees divided into Substantive, Administrative and Service categories. 
