DBA News

The DBA Still has ticket's left to this doubleheader game on Wednesday, June 22nd. Stop by today!

Join us for the swearing in of incoming DBA Board of Trustees, DBA Section Chair acknowledgments and hear from outgoing DBA President, Merle Wilberding and incoming DBA President, The Honorable Caroline Gentry. This year's event will be held over the lunch hour at Sinclair Conference Center. Doors open and registration begins at 11:00am, lunch and program begins promptly at 11:30am. >REGISTER

Thank you to our 2022 Annual Meeting Sponsors!

Step outside and lend a hand ! Join us in our annual volunteer day at The Foodbank Dayton. This year we will be lending a hand outdoors in the Urban Garden.

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On Behalf of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas General Division
You are cordially invited to attend the following swearing in Oath of Office Ceremonies for the following Judges:

Robert Hanseman Esq. Sebaly Shillito + Dyer
Thursday, April 7th at 3:00pm 
Courtroom 2 on the 3rd floor of the Montgomery County Courts Building

Kimberly Melnick Esq., Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
Friday, April 8th at 3:00pm 
Courtroom 2 on the 3rd floor of the Montgomery County Courts Building.

*A reception will be held on the 3rd floor for each judge following their oath of office ceremony.
Montgomery County Courts Building, 41 N. Perry St., Dayton, Ohio

We want to hear from YOU! Please take a moment to complete the 2022 DBA Membership Survey. 

Contact us if you are having issues accessing the link: seggleton@daybar.org

Thank you to all who participated in taking the survey, it is now closed.

From Court News Ohio - Of the 964 aspiring lawyers who sat for the latest Ohio Bar Examination, 708 – or 73.4% – passed the test, the Ohio Supreme Court announced today. The court released a searchable database of the individual results.

Among the 824 first-time test takers for the July exam, 82.3% earned passing scores.

The exam, held in July, was the third remote Ohio bar exam due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The successful applicants who meet all other admission requirements will be sworn in at a special session of the Supreme Court on November 8 at 10:00am using remote technology.

Stronger Together!

During these challenging times, it is important to remain connected with your colleagues and your profession.  Your DBA membership provides just that.

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2021-2022 DBA Membership Dues Schedule

July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Questions about other special membership rates & payment plans not listed?  
Contact Chris: calbrektson@daybar.org

Additional DBA Membership Categories:

Associate Members $140
Law School Graduates $160
Legal Administrators $150
Paralegals $130
Retired and Inactive Members $115
Sustaining Member *Give added support to the DBA by adding $100 to your Membership

DBA Membership Advantages:

During a very challenging year, we have all been encouraged by how well the DBA adjusted and expanded its services, thanks to our Immediate Past President, Fred Young, and to our CEO, Jennifer Otchy. We are looking forward to more personal engagement in the coming year, and we need you to be a part of it. The best is in front of us. Come join us.

~Merle Wilberding
Coolidge Wall, Co. L.P.A.
2021-2022 DBA President