We're proud to announce that the Sisters In Law program is now officially affiliated with the Toledo Bar Association. Further, the organization will expand its pro bono legal services and mentoring to include support for the women and children at Mom's House of Toledo, Bethany House, and YWCA of Northwest Ohio.

Past President Sarah Skow was instrumental in making this partnership a reality. As a Sisters In Law Mentor, she knows firsthand the organization's excellent work in the community. Sisters In Law Founder Gretchen DeBacker will continue to manage the program. You may recall the Sisters In Law Program was the 2018 recipient of the ABLE/LAWO Community Advocacy Award and was awarded the Ohio State Bar Association’s “Outstanding Program of the Year" in 2019.

The Toledo Bar Association is proud to have Sisters In Law as a partner. We see it as a way to continue to expand our Pro Bono advocacy and outreach in the coming years.

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Volunteer with Sisters in Law

Would you like to join in the efforts? A commitment of 3-5 hours a month is all it will take to impact the lives of women and children in our area. Volunteer attorneys and non-attorneys are being sought to participate in the Sisters In Law Program. Sisters in Law is hosting a casual info session for those interested in learning more about the program on Thursday, August 3rd.

BECOME A SISTER IN LAW
Thursday, August 3, 2023
5:00 - 6:30 PM
at Toledo Spirits Company
1301 N. Summit St.
Toledo, Ohio 43604
 

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If you have questions or would like to sign up as a volunteer before the event, please contact Gretchen DeBacker at 419-297-7210 or GretchenDeBackerLaw@gmail.com.

Thank you for joining us for the 84th Annual Joint Ceremony of the Toledo Bar Association, Lucas County Bar Association, Thurgood Marshall Law Association, Toledo Women’s Bar Association to pay tribute to the members of the Bar who have passed away during the last year. The Memorial Committee has released a pre-recorded video below. 

OPENING OF COURT
John A. Coble
    
INVOCATION
Mag. Trevor N. Fernandes 

READ BY
John A. Coble
Krys E. Beech
William G. Meyer
    
ADJOURNMENT
John A. Coble

David S. Philipps                               

Time:  0:04:12
May 6, 1938 – March 31, 2022
Admission to bar:  October 19, 1966
William Maloney, Chair        
Daniel Maloney
William Bingle     

Robert V. Sterling        

Time:  0:05:37
April 20, 1944 – May 9, 2022 
Admission to bar:  October 30, 1971
Ronald Cooperman, Chair
Steve Keller

Alexandria R. Vaneck

Time: 0:09:10
November 4, 1953 – May 20, 2022
Admission to bar:  November 7, 1980
Catherine Garcia-Feehan, Chair
Christopher F. Parker 
Bonnie R. Rankin

Richard W. Hanusz                            

Time:  0:10:18
September 19, 1937 – July 1, 2022
Admission to bar: October 16, 1963
Hon. Dean Mandros, Chair
Mark Hanusz
Pariss Coleman
Hon. Michael Bonfiglio

Tam E. Salsberry                                

Time:  0:14:13
November 12, 1956 – July 2, 2022
Admission to bar:  November 18, 1991
Patricia Rideout, Chair
Tamra Keil
Todd Salsberry

Jerome J. Robison                              

Time:  0:18:24
August 21, 1934 – July 25, 2022
Admission to bar:  May 25, 1961
Craig Frederickson, Chair
Philip Wolf
|Erwin Diener

Donald J. Keune                                

Time:  0:21:14
March 16, 1931 – August 5, 2022
Admission to bar: October 11, 1961
Grant Keune, Chair
Gerald W. Miller
Joseph Wittenberg

Thomas George Zraik                        

Time:  0:24:24
February 18, 1937 – August 13, 2022
Admission to bar:  October 17, 1964
Hon. James G. Carr, Chair
Kenneth L. Mickel
Christopher F. Parker

Gregory G. Alexander                        

Time:  0:27:54
February 12, 1929 – August 24, 2022 
Admission to bar:  October 17, 1964
Edwin G. Emerson, Chair
Members of Shumaker Loop & Kendrick

Julian Oran “Dude” Northcraft         

Time:  0:31:00
September 23, 1923 – August 15, 2022
Admission to bar:  August 24, 1950
Christopher F. Parker, Chair
Catherine Garcia-Feehan
Bonnie Rankin

David D. Murray                                

Time:  0:34:25
September 14, 1945 – September 17, 2022
Admission to bar:  November 4, 1977
Mark J. Sobanski, Chair

Robert Rywalski                                

Time:  0:38:46
November 6, 1938 – September 23, 2022
Admission to bar:  November 2, 1968
Catherine Garcia-Feehan, Chair
Bonnie Rankin
Christopher F. Parker

James M. Morton, Jr.                         

Time:  0:39:46
November 11, 1942 – September 30, 2022
Admission to bar:  October 27, 1967
Marie Suplica, Chair
Hon. Mary Ann Whipple
Scott Janson

Hon. Charles D. Abood                     

Time:  0:43:47
July 17, 1944 – October 22, 2022
Admission to bar:  May 2, 1970
Trish Branam, Chair
Jerry Phillips
George M. Glasser
Members of the Toledo Bar Association

Thomas N. Tomczak                          

Time:  0:49:51
May 7, 1940 – November 11, 2022
Admission to bar:  November 2, 1968
Paul Frankel, Chair
Louis Kountouris
Guy T. Barone     

Adrian P. Cimerman                          

Time:  0:53:09
April 9, 1953 – November 18, 2022
Admission to bar:  May 7, 1979
Lorin Zaner, Chair
Charles Boss
Michael Zychowicz

Frank S. Merritt                                 

Time:  0:55:22
October 25, 1943 – December 8, 2022
Admission to bar:  November 2, 1968
Kenneth Kilbert, Chair
Bruce Kennedy
James Klein

Jane F. Bihn                                       

Time:  1:00:11
July 27, 1959 – December 13, 2022
Admission to bar:  November 1, 1983
Catherine Garcia-Feehan, Chair
Bonnie R. Rankin

Angelia Diane Bell                            

Time:  1:01:52
November 11, 1949 – December 18, 2022
Admission to bar: May 13, 1985
Twila Ferguson, Chair
Lafayette E. Tolliver
Members of the Toledo Junior Bar Association

Donna Mae Weaver                           

Time:  1:03:24
August 6, 1945 – December 20, 2022
Admission to bar:  November 15, 1982
H. Buswell Roberts, Jr., Chair
David Arnold
Paul Belazis
Deborah Spychalski

Charles R. Aschemeier                      

Time:  1:06:15
July 17, 1947 – January 4, 2023
Admission to bar:  November 7, 1975
Jack P. Viren, Chair
Robert J. Gilmer, Jr.
Ray Beebe

Robert Z. Kaplan                               

Time:  1:09:56
November 16, 1928 – January 15, 2023
Admission to bar: March 23, 1955
Richard Walinski, Chair
Samuel Kaplan
Fritz Byers
Jon Richardson
Peter Rost
John Barron

Philip M. Rice                                    

Time:  1:17:19
December 28, 1931 – January 16, 2023
Admission to bar:  May 16, 1962
Charles R. Schaub, Chair
Richard D. Emch
Patrick P. Pacella

Steven Timonere                                

Time:  1:20:02
January 9, 1931 – February 6, 2023
Admission to bar:  August 31, 1955
Jennifer Bainbridge, Chair
Michael Hyrne
John Borell

James E. Tierney                                

Time:  1:25:15
January 15, 1957 – February 6, 2023
Admission to bar: 1982
Benjamin Barros, Chair
Lee A. Pizzimenti
Rhoda Berkowitz

Edward F. Weber                               

Time:  1:28:24
July 26, 1931 – February 27, 2023
Admission to bar: September 5, 1956
Ford Weber, Chair
Jude Aubry
Craig Frederickson

George L. Chapman, III                    

Time:  1:32:46
May 18, 1947 – March 15, 2023
Admission to bar: November 2, 1979
Reginald S. Jackson, Jr., Chair
David F. Waterman
Lynn E. Olman

Ned Stevens Newcomer                    

Time:  1:35:37
March 1, 1943 – March 16, 2023
Admission to bar:  November 2, 1968
Thomas McCarter, Chair

Mark A. Conrad                                 

Time:  1:38:48
August 20, 1953 – March 25, 2023
Admission to bar: May 9, 1983
Paul Radon, Chair
Stuart Cubbon
Joseph Dawson

Justice “Judd” G. Johnson, Jr.           

Time:  1:43:38
January 2, 1939 – April 5, 2023
Admission to bar: October 17, 1964
Thomas W. Palmer, Chair
Donald F. Melhorn, Jr.
David O’Connell
Roman Arce

Spiros P. Cocoves                              

Time:  1:46:28
December 7, 1953 – May 17, 2023
Admission to bar:  November 4, 1985
Mark Geudtner, Chair
Hon. Jeffrey J. Helmick
Jon Richardson
 

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2023 Election Winners!

The results of the Toledo Bar Association leadership election for the 2023-2024 are:

First Vice President:
Adam S. Nightingale
  
Second Vice President:
Craig M. Witherell

Secretary: 
Joseph K. Cole
  
Treasurer: 
Jeremiah P. O’Brien
  
Board: 
Mag. Christy L. Cole
Kayla L. Henderson
Evy M. Jarrett
Tammy G. Lavalette

Four hundred and eighty-one (481) ballots were completed. The election was tabulated automatically using web-based survey software. No paper ballots were requested.

Officers and Board members will be sworn in at the Annual Meeting sponsored by Trust Company Family Offices on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Downtown Toledo. Cindy M. Kirby will be installed as the 122nd President of the Toledo Bar Association with Hon. David E. Lewandowski presiding for the Oath of Office. Robert S. Salem will be presented the Community Service Award and Monica J.D. Yvonne will be presented the Trustees Award. 

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On Friday, May 5, 2023, the Toledo Bar Association (TBA) hosted area students to celebrate Law Day at the TBA in downtown Toledo. Earlier this year, area students were invited to participate in an essay writing contest focused on the American Bar Association’s (ABA) 2023 Law Day theme, “The Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Collaboration.” The winner of each division is awarded a cash prize by the Toledo Bar Association Foundation (TBAF) and published below. The nine winners and their teachers are listed below:

Division I:           11th & 12th Grades
1st Place            Kaitlyn Harkey
                             Notre Dame Academy, Teacher: Susie Huffman
2nd Place             Siona Naik                                                                                                                         
                             Notre Dame Academy, Teacher: Susie Huffman
3rd Place              Maria Woycik
                             Northwest Ohio Classical Academy, Teacher: Geoff Kujawa

Division II:          9th & 10th Grades
1st Place             Samantha Budas
                             Sylvania Southview High School, Teacher: Brian Fritz
2nd Place             Isabella Xi
                             Toledo Chinese School, Teacher:  Liu Sowa          
3rd Place              Andrew Billings                               
                             Perrysburg High School, Teacher: Joshua Spiegel

Division III:         7th & 8th Grades
1st Place             Tessa Bernard
                             Christ the King School, Teacher: Melissa Hill
2nd Place              Logan Kall
                              McCord Junior High School, David Budas
3rd Place               Brayden Stuard
                              McCord Junior High School, David Budas
 

Each essay was judged based upon format, clarity, style, reasoning, creativity, and overall effort. For the first round, essays were reviewed by volunteer attorneys Jennifer Brown, Valerie Fatica, Twila Ferguson, Jim Hoppenjans, Bill Maloney, Maria McCabe, Allma Miller, Florence Murray, Zahraa Nasser, Emily Samlow, Kyle Silvers, Sarah Skow, Peggy Mattimoe Sturgeon, Ben Syroka, Ashley Weis, and Lucinda Weller. The top essays were then submitted to a judge’s panel for final review to Hon. Stacey Cook, Hon. Eric Marks, and Hon. Michael Goulding.

The Honorable Eric Allen Marks a Lucas County Common Pleas Court Judge, Sarah K Skow, partner at Spengler Nathanson and President of the TBA and Cindy M. Kirby, Assistant Dean for Student at the University of Toledo College of Law and Vice President of the TBA presented the students with awards on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the TBA’s 2023 Caty Armstrong Memorial Law Day Essay Contest Luncheon. Judge Marks spoke to the students after the award presentation.

Introduction to the Essay Theme:
The 2023 American Bar Association Law Day theme is “Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Collaboration.” We invite all the people of the United States to join us in rebuilding trust in our institutions, respect for one another, and our willingness to collaborate to address the challenges that face our nation.

In recent years, tensions in our democratic system have revealed deep divisions in American society. These divisions are aggravated by incivility in public discourse and insufficient understanding among many people about the Constitution and the way American government works. Together, however, we can collaborate to overcome our differences, resolve our disputes, and preserve our democracy and republic. To that end, we call on members of the legal profession to lead the way in promoting civics, civility, and collaboration—the cornerstones of our democracy.

Essay Question:
The government and its three branches, the media (in its various forms), and citizens at large can all play a role in advancing civics, civility, and collaboration.

Pick at least two of the groups and address how they can support the goals of promoting trust in our institutions, respect for one another, and collaboration in addressing our nation’s challenges.

Division I: 11th & 12th Grades, 1st Place
The Cornerstones of Democracy: Media and Citizens
by Kaitlyn Harkey, Notre Dame Academy; Teacher: Susie Huffman

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the levels of tension between all forms of media and citizens of the United States, The presence and power of media have grown exponentially as citizens gather most of their political information from social media and news outlets. Media sources have a responsibility to produce unbiased information for citizens, and citizens have a responsibility to hold the media accountable.

The term media is vague and can be better defined as "the main means of mass communication (broadcasting, publishing, and the internet) regarded collectively" (Oxford). This definition provides an emphasis on the term "communication" which is the main goal of media as well as specific groups that would be considered media. News sources such as social media, online newspapers, and news stations have a large responsibility to communicate important political and nonpolitical information to citizens. However, media such as newspapers and news stations are large businesses first and foremost. This aspect of media is critical to recognize because this means the majority of profit and resources come from consumers. Whenever profit is involved, the agenda of supposedly unbiased sources changes and it is extremely difficult to remain impartial. A study done at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology by Soroush Vosoughi, Sinan Aral, and Deb Roy found that false news travels faster than true stories. This correlates with media, specifically newspapers and news stations, having a separate agenda other than providing unbiased information. If false or exaggerated news stories attract more attention and money, the media is more likely to publish and report on those stories. This is a threat to civics, civility, and collaboration.

Because the media have reasons to purposely mislead citizens, a large amount of responsibility falls onto citizens. Collaboration is necessary to have a good relationship between the media and citizens and uphold the other cornerstones of democracy: civics and civility. With a substantial increase in reliance on media, the information available to citizens has also become a positive resource. Citizens can more easily corroborate information provided by news sources because the information is more easily accessible through social media and the Internet; however, this is where citizens need to hold themselves accountable and be digitally literate. It is critical to understand what sources have more credibility than others and why. When citizens understand this through research and effort, collaboration with the media is more easily achieved. Collaboration through corroboration will help ease tensions in our nation and the bipartisan divide felt in every aspect of life. This responsibility citizens hold is a part of civics because the rights and duties of citizenship include the urge and desire to be educated about factors that affect political tensions; the media is considered one of these factors. Once citizens follow through with their responsibilities, civility is more effortlessly attainable.

Division II: 9th & 10th Grades, 1st Place
Promoting Trust in the Golden Age of Social Media
by Samantha Budas, Sylvania Southview High School; Teacher: Brian Fritz

The very foundation that makes up the United States is its three branches of government, which are not only in charge of allowing society to function correctly but also the promotion of trust, respect, and collaboration when it comes to the decisions that are made to develop the nation further. In recent years, however, there has been an emergence of distrust towards the government with more than half of the population believing that the government is corrupt and should not be trusted (Perrin and Rainie).

This is primarily the fault of the newest emerging form of media, social media. For example, one in every five Americans receives their news from social media sites on a regular basis (Mitchell, Amy, et al.), and this is a catastrophic issue facing the nation. Social media often portrays the government very negatively, promoting news stories dealing primarily with corruption and inter-political division because it is 'eye-catching' and will draw in more interaction on the platform (Olaniran and Williams). While citizens should be informed of corruption, the fact that only 51 percent of Americans can name the three branches of government (Rozansky) let alone understand their functions, it is a recipe for chaos and mistrust between the governing and the governed.

Instead, the media and the three branches of government have to work together in order to further promote the ideals of trust, respect, and collaboration. The two mass influential powers have to work together to educate the population on not only how the government works, but also what the government can and cannot do. Through the education of the public, and therefore a new understanding of how the government works, a new cultural identity can emerge.

From education and a common cultural identity, civility can also be created and further enforced. And while politicians are responsible for their own behavior, social media has a very large influence on public beliefs and can help influence the light in which politicians are portrayed. When politicians and regular civilians feel as though they are on the same level or 'equal' in the new cultural identity, they feel more comfortable holding them accountable and forcing them to adhere to the very standards that are set by the Constitution like equality. Once politicians are seen as equals and seen upholding the same ideals as American citizens, the people of the nation will have faith in the political systems and processes as well as the elections. When trust is instilled in political processes like elections, faith and truth are found as results of the election, rather than the belief of a 'faked election' taking hold over the population and further promoting the distrust.

All in all, in order to further promote trust, respect, and collaboration between the government and the governed, the media and the government must work together to further educate the general public, Education helps to create a common ground in which the public feels open to holding politicians accountable for their actions and stopping the spread of distrust within the government.

Division III: 7th & 8th Grades, 1st Place
Shared Responsibilities
by Tessa Bernard, Christ the King School; Teacher: Melissa Hill

Our third president, Thomas Jefferson, once said "The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government." In a well-functioning society, both the government and the citizens have a responsibility to promote trust in institutions and mutual respect. Trust, respect, and collaboration are crucial to the success of the United States, and it is essential that the government and citizens work together for a common goal. When there is trust between the government and the citizens, the citizens believe that the government is making good decisions for their well-being, and the government believes that the citizens are well informed. When the government respects its citizens, leaders treat all the citizens equally and justly. When the citizens respect the government, they are more likely to abide by the rules the government enforces. The country faces many challenges, and it is easier to solve these problems when the government and citizens work together.

There are several things that the government can do to build trust with its citizens. The government should provide the public with honest and accurate information. When government officials make mistakes, they need to be accountable to the people. Admitting mistakes, explaining how the mistake happened, and describing how similar mistakes will be prevented in the future help to promote trust in government institutions. In order to maintain a trusting relationship, the citizens have to believe that the government's policies are in the best interest of the people, not put in place to allow leaders to acquire more power. If the government is transparent and treats all citizens equally, there can be a relationship based on mutual respect.

Even though the government is powerful and has many responsibilities, the citizens also have obligations. Citizens should be aware of the issues that affect them. Citizens can make their ideas known by contacting their government representatives. Citizens can attend town hall meetings which gives them opportunities to voice their opinions and ask questions. These are some of the many ways that citizens can collaborate with their government representatives. Collaboration builds trust and respect between the government and its citizens.

In conclusion, to have a stable government and country both the citizens and the government need to have trust in each other, respect each other, and work together to overcome challenges. This can be accomplished through leaders with integrity and accountability as well as citizens willing to communicate with their representatives and voice their opinions. With true collaboration between the government and citizens many of the challenges our country faces can be overcome.

About Law Day
Law Day was established by President Eisenhower in 1958 to honor the law and is celebrated annually on or around May 1st by bar associations and the legal profession nationwide.

The essay contest for students has been an integral part of Law Day festivities for many years. This annual contest encourages youth to explore our legal system and the relationship between laws and our rights and freedoms. The Toledo Bar Association contest was named the Caty Armstrong Law Day Essay Contest after Caty’s tragic death in an automobile accident in 1993 just weeks after she was recognized as an essay contest winner.

The TBA’s Law Related School Education Committee’s mission is to develop and implement programs designed to assist all levels of our educational system in the education of students in our community about the legal system and the system of justice, including the organization of various Law Day activities and Mock Trial programs.

About the Toledo Bar Association
The Toledo Bar Association (TBA) is a voluntary professional association of lawyers in Lucas and surrounding counties. It was established in 1878 and has over 1,500 members. The mission of the TBA is to advance the highest standards of excellence for the legal profession, promote the rule of law, facilitate equal access to justice, and consciously foster a diverse and inclusive legal community, by providing unmatched collaborative opportunities, professional development and outstanding services to our members while also supporting the community at large.

2023-2024 Nominations

First Vice President:
Adam S. Nightingale
  
Second Vice President:
Robert C. Tucker
Craig M. Witherell

Secretary: 
Joseph K. Cole
  
Treasurer: 
Jeremiah P. O’Brien
  
Board: 
Cheri A. Budzynski
Mag. Christy L. Cole
Kayla L. Henderson
Evy M. Jarrett
Tammy G. Lavalette
Thomas E. Luettke
Jeremy T. Rodriguez
Kurt M. Young

  
The 2023 Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
Under the Toledo Bar Association Code of Regulations, First Vice President Cindy M. Kirby, will become president for 2023-2024.  
 
Electronic Voting
In accordance with Article VIII, Section 2, a ballot and instructions for voting will be sent to the members by electronic means, on or about May 2, 2023.

• All full members and retired members of the Toledo Bar Association will receive a ballot via the email address on file with the TBA. 
• Biographies of each candidate will be posted on the Toledo Bar’s website, linked above. 
• A personal link will be generated for each member to the ballot on the TBA’s polling site. Links are not transferable and may be used only once. 
• Voting is completely anonymous and secure. 
• Members who do not have an email address or who may be inconvenienced by electronic voting may request a paper ballot to be mailed. Please contact Gina Scherzer at 419-244-1044 or gscherzer@toledobar.org. 
• Questions may be directed to Toledo Bar Association Executive Director, Brad Lagusch, at 419-242-9363 or blagusch@toledobar.org

Join us on Thursday, May 25th at the Pinnacle in Maumee, Ohio for the 2023 Access to Justice Awards Ceremony & Dinner where we will be honoring extraordinary service in the public interest by individuals and organizations in northwest Ohio. Benefiting Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE), Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (LAWO), and Toledo Bar Association Pro Bono Legal Services.

This year's Access to Justice Awards Dinner keynote speaker is Mónica Ramírez, an attorney, author, and activist fighting for the rights of farmworkers, migrant women workers, and the Latin(x) community. She is the founder of Justice for Migrant Women and co-counder of Alianza Nacional de Campesinas, The Latinx House, and Poderistas.

Mónica has received numerous awards, including Harvard Kennedy School's first Gender Equity Changemaker Award, Feminist Majority's Global Women's Rights Award, the Smithsonian's 2018 Ingenuity Award, and the Hispanic Heritage Award. Mónica was named to Forbes Mexico's 100 Most Powerful Women's 2018 list, TIME Magazine included her in its 2021 TIME100 Next list and People en Español recognized her as one of the 100 Most Powerful Latinos in 2021.

She is an inaugural member of the Ford Global Fellowship and serves on the Boards of Directors of the National Women's Law Center.

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Awards to be Presented:

• Public Interest Law Award: Eugenio Mollo, Esq. 
• Community Advocacy Award: Ramón Pérez
• Distinguished Service Award: Hon. Myron C. Duhart
   

Sponsorship Opportunities:

• Sponsorship and artwork deadline: Friday, May 5, 2023
• RSVP deadline: Friday, May 19, 2023
• Questions? Call Carmen Vega-Perez at 419-930-2515
   

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On Friday, January 27, 2023, the Toledo Bar Association (TBA) welcomed students from high schools in northwest Ohio to Toledo Municipal Court for the 40th Annual Ohio High School Mock Trial District Competition.

This past fall, students across Ohio received an original case written around a current constitutional issue important to the students. The 2023 Ohio Mock Trial case, In re S. Khan, examines the complexities of school investigations into incidents of misconduct, specifically when the misconduct may have criminal implications. Each Ohio Mock Trial team consists of five to eleven students who assume the roles of attorneys and witnesses to present both sides of an original, unscripted case based on an important constitutional issue.

At the district competition, the teams competed in two trials against opposing teams. Teams must win both trials, or the majority of their judges’ ballots, to advance to regionals. Students from St. Ursula Academy (1), Sylvania Southview High School (2) and Perrysburg High School (2) argued both sides of the case in front of volunteer panelists. Both Sylvania Southview High School teams advanced from the district competition and will compete in the regional competition on February 17. The Sylvania teams were led by long-time legal advisor and coaches, Dennis Lyle, Esq. and Vicki Donovan Lyle.

The TBA thanks its volunteer attorneys that served as judicial panelists during the competition, the staff at Ohio Center for Law-Related Education as well as Toledo Municipal Court judges and staff for allowing area high school students to utilize courtrooms on the third floor to provide an authentic experience for the students to compete and perform in a courtroom. The TBA congratulates all students on their participation of this years 2023 Ohio High School Mock Trial District Competition. 

Students participate in 2023 Ohio High School Mock Trial District Competition		Sylvania Southview High School Mock Trial Teams
TBA members, Josh Williams, Esq., Marty Goff, Esq., and Jennifer Brown, Esq. volunteer as judicial panelists		Students participate in 2023 Ohio High School Mock Trial District Competition
Students participate in 2023 Ohio High School Mock Trial District Competition		TBA members, Allma Miller, Esq., Zahraa Nasser, Esq., and Jim Burkhardt, Esq. volunteer as judicial panelists
TBA members, Twila Ferguson, Esq., Bill Bair, Esq., and Sol Zyndorf, Esq. volunteer as judicial panelists		St. Ursula Academy Mock Trial Team

The TBA invites area students, grades 7 through 12, to participate in the 2023 Toledo Bar Association Caty Armstrong Memorial Law Day Essay Contest. Cash prizes for each division available! 

Write an essay on the topic:
The Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility and Collaboration

We invite all the people of the United States to join us in rebuilding trust in our institutions, respect for one another, and our willingness to collaborate to address the challenges that face our nation.

In recent years, tensions in our democratic system have revealed deep divisions in American society. These divisions are aggravated by incivility in public discourse and insufficient understanding among many people about the Constitution and the way American government works. Together, however, we can collaborate to overcome our differences, resolve our disputes, and preserve our democracy and republic. To that end, we call on members of the legal profession to lead the way in promoting civics, civility, and collaboration—the cornerstones of our democracy.
 

ESSAY QUESTION
 

Entries due by Friday, March 3, 2023 at 3:30 PM. For the complete essay questions, contest details, and rules visit www.toledobar.org/lawday

The TBA Legal Directory is THE reference guide used daily by legal professionals in the Toledo community. Order your extra copies for support staff, non-member attorneys and/or your home office today.  

The 2023 Legal Directory Includes:

• Listings of over 1700 Attorneys & Judges
• Contacts in Local Government & Courts
• Certified Specialists
• Law Firm Listings & Focus Areas

NOTICE:  In December, all members* of the TBA were shipped a copy of the all NEW 2023 TBA Legal Directory as a benefit of membership in the Toledo Bar Association.

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Please download the 2023 errata sheet here. This update includes corrections to errors in the Certified Specialist section. If you notice an error in the directory, please contact gscherzer@toledobar.org.

If you need to update your information, simply login to your TBA profile to update it to reflect your changes. Updates will be included in the "Change of Scene" portion of the printed Newsletter. 

*Students members are not mailed a copy of the printed directory.