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Supreme Court of OhioPresiding Judge, Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals
Jan. 2023 - Dec. 2023Columbus, Ohio, United States
Supreme Court of OhioAdministrative Judge, Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals
Jan. 2022 - Dec. 2022Columbus, Ohio, United States
University of Michigan - Gerald R. Ford School of Public PolicyTowsley Policymaker in Residence
Jan. 2022Ann Arbor, Michigan, United StatesInstructed graduate public policy students about the Supreme Court of the U.S. Using Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, taught students about the nomination process, legal briefs, oral arguments, decisions, and policy implications.
Supreme Court of OhioJudge, Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals
Jan. 2019Columbus, Ohio, United StatesHear appeals from the Ohio Court of Claims; Franklin County Municipal Court; the General, Probate, Domestic Relations, and Juvenile Divisions of Franklin County Common Pleas Court; and select state agencies. Promote mission, vision, and values, resulting in significant support—twice endorsed by the FOP—successful fundraising campaigns, and election to the Court. »» Sensitively challenged the status quo to modernize operations and accelerate the Court’s adoption of technology, improve processes and procedures, and develop educational resources for internal and external stakeholders. »» Recognized the need to provide information on the basic steps and procedures for filing and litigating appeals in the Tenth District Court of Appeals, producing a 23-page resource on processes, resources, definitions, and more. »» Increased equitable access to the Tenth District Court of Appeals for many in Central Ohio who are first-generation Americans with no legal exposure or experience, greatly reducing the time staff spent educating individual appellants. »» Identified an opportunity to ‘right-size’ the administrative organization, leveraging attrition to reduce administrative staff from 8 to 6; eliminating downtime; and greatly improving engagement, efficiency, and productivity.
Franklin CountyJudge, Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2019Columbus, Ohio, United StatesInitially secured a gubernatorial appointment, followed by back-to-back election wins for two consecutive terms. Presided over civil cases with monetary disputes greater than $15K, felony criminal cases, and administrative appeals. Adjudicated 10K+ cases, including 15 designated as complex litigation. Presided over 100+ criminal and civil jury trials, as well as numerous bench trials. »» Served as Vice Chair of the Finance Committee and with the Personnel, Criminal, Technology, New Courthouse Building, and Rules Committees, playing a notable role in shaping strategies improving organizational effectiveness. »» Regarded as a fair judge deeply concerned about the long-term outcomes of each defendant, not only delivering appropriate sentences but also providing access to unprecedented resources to transform lives and families. »» Made it a point to visit every organization that touched criminal law in Central Ohio, building authentic relationships by taking the time to understand services and support offered, resulting in alternative sentencing options.
Ohio Secretary of StateDirector of Legislative Affairs & Counsel to the Voting Rights Institute
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2009Columbus, Ohio, United StatesSupported litigation on complex legal, policy, and Constitutional issues, in addition to counseling General Assembly members, private citizens, corporations, and political action committees (PACs) on election compliance, campaign finance, and corporate law matters. Testified before the Ohio General Assembly and the United States Congress on election administration. »» Managed a variety of complex and potentially controversial issues requiring a high degree of diplomacy and discretion, serving as an expert resource and delivering testimony on legislation pertaining to the Ohio Secretary of State’s office.
Otto Beatty, Jr. & AssociatesAssociate
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2007Columbus, Ohio, United StatesRepresented a large caseload of small businesses and individuals in a family practice specializing in plaintiffs’ personal injury, probate, and small business civil litigation. Acted as Hearing Officer for the City of Columbus’ Equal Business Opportunity Commission and Red Light Photo Enforcement System. Planned and managed jury trials and mediations from start to finish.
Kerry / Edwards Coordinated CampaignCoordinator, Ohio Women for Kerry
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2004Fueled outreach to women and African American voters, developing targeted campaign literature, providing counsel on earned media and marketing strategies, and delivering action-generating presentations to women in 50 of Ohio’s 88 counties.
Kegler Brown Hill + RitterGovernment Relations, Litigation, Creditor’s Rights, & Bankruptcy Associate
Jan. 2001 - Dec. 2004Columbus, Ohio, United StatesServed as Assistant Solicitor with former Secretary of State, Attorney General of Ohio, and State Senator Anthony J. Celebrezze, Jr.—for two municipalities—and participated in governmental relations, commercial, creditor’s rights, and bankruptcy litigation.
Frost Brown ToddAssociate
Jan. 1998 - Dec. 2001Cincinnati, Ohio, United StatesGained foundational experience preparing research memoranda, drafting motions, writing pleadings, and conducting discovery in a variety of areas, including general commercial, employment, real estate, and product liability / diet drug litigation.
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