The Dayton Bar Association offers a comprehensive array of over 30 committees divided into Substantive, Administrative and Service categories.

Our committees provide members the opportunity to serve the legal profession and the community, hone their skills in specific practice areas and enjoy social activities.

Committee members are the backbone of the DBA. Each member is encouraged to participate in at least one committee and you can join anytime during the year!

Listed below are all of the DBA committees and the chair and vice chair of each (as of July 1, 2010).

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Business Law Division
Katherine L. Early, Chair
Paul B. Roderer, Jr., Vice Chair

Bankruptcy & Commercial Law
Wayne P. Novick, Chair
Lee Slone, Vice Chair

Corporate Counsel (In-House Counsel)
Cara Powers, Chair
Donna S. Tweel, Vice Chair

Environmental Law
Kevin Braig, Chair
Sarah Jo Stanley, Vice Chair

Labor & Employment Law
Adam R. Webber, Chair

Law & Technology
Kelly A. Henrici, Chair
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Taxation
Nicholas A. Heppner, Chair

Substantive Committees
Appellate Court Practice
Terry W. Posey, Chair
Carley Ingram, Vice Chair

Civil Trial Practice & Alternative Dispute Resolution
Eli W. Kiefaber, Chair
Adam C. Armstrong, Vice Chair

Criminal Law & Its Enforcement
Daniel J. Brandt, Chair
Shawn P. Hooks, Vice Chair

Domestic Relations
Jennifer L. Brogan, Chair
Amy R. Blair, Vice Chair

Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law
Christopher S. Cowan, Chair

Federal Practice
Lynnette Ballato Dinkler, Chair
Donald E. Burton, Vice Chair

Juvenile Law
Hon. Anthony Capizzi, Chair
Christopher B. Epley, Vice Chair

Real Property
Thomas W. Kendo, Jr., Chair
Karen R. Adams, Vice Chair

Workers' Compensation / Social Security
Joseph E. Gibson, Chair
Jeffrey D. Snyder, Vice 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.
Shawn P. Hooks, Chair
Josie A. Olsvig, Vice Chair

Dayton Bar Briefs Editorial Board
Plan, review and write for the DBA's official publication.
Thomas J. Intili, Chair
Edward M. Smith, Vice Chair
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Diversity Issues
Examine issues of diversity in the profession, and propose solutions to perceived problems.
Robert L. Gresham, Chair
Bruke Sullivan, Vice 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 applications 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
Steven K. Dankof, Vice Chair

Paralegal
Karen Ferraro Brumit, Chair
Linda McNelly, Vice 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
Sarah Brown, Vice Chair
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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
Maureen Moloney, Vice Chair

Judges' Committee on Notaries Public
Grade monthly exams of applicants, investigate complaints involving misuse or unauthorized use of notary commissions.
Beth W. Kolotkin, Chair
Fredric L. Young, Vice 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
Richard Holtzman Hedrick, Vice 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 Coordinator with any questions you have regarding committee membership.