The POWER Act
Join us for the complementary member event!
1.0 Gen Hr - Optional
The Pro Bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2018 (the “POWER Act”), aims to help victims and survivors of domestic violence gain access to pro bono legal services.  Under the Act, each judicial district must host at least one public event annually to promote pro bono services to empower survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.  This 2022 POWER Act event is an opportunity to connect with lawyers throughout the Southern District of Ohio and to listen to the panel of experts identify the challenges faced by domestic violence survivors, the legal resources available throughout the district, and the pro bono opportunities focused on assisting survivors.

Welcome (2:00-2:05) 
Chief Judge Algenon L. Marbley

Introduction to the POWER Act (2:05-2:15)
District Judge Michael J. Newman

Introduction of Panel Members (2:15-2:30)
Judge Newman will introduce each person and ask them to briefly explain their current role and organization.  

Panel (2:30-3:00)
Magistrate Jacqueline Gaines, Montgomery County Domestic Relations Court
Summer Hawks, Executive Director, Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project
Carl Anderson, Senior Attorney, Legal Aid of Western Ohio
Jane M. Keiffer, Executive Director, Artemis Center

Zoom Information included in your registration confirmation email!

FOR THOSE REGISTERED FOR CLE CREDIT:
In the event you need to cancel, you must provide a written notice by emailing Kate Bertke at kbertke@daybar.org. A participant is eligible for a full refund if their cancellation is received at least 5 business days prior to the event date.  Cancellations by program participants received by 5:00pm the business day prior to the program will be refunded less a $25 service fee. No refunds are given for cancellations received on or after the day of the programs. Upon request, course materials are available in consideration of tuition paid.

Unlimited CLE members will be charged a $25 no show fee if cancellation is not received by 5:00pm the business day prior to the program.