Thursday, April 29, 2021 | ||||
TIME | ACTIVITY | ROOM | ||
12:30 PM | CLE Check-In | Lobby | ||
1:00 PM-2:00 PM | A Conversation with Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor - 1.00 CLE Hours Mary DeGenaro will interview Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor about her career, her time on the bench, and her insights for lawyers. Moderator: Mary DeGenaro, Chief Legal Counsel, Auditor of State Keith Faber Speaker: Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor, Supreme Court of Ohio |
Grand Ballroom 1 | ||
2:05 PM-2:50 PM | Navigating Life While Practicing - 0.75 CLE Hours Panelists will address the complexities of maintaining healthy relationships while undertaking the work demands and commitments for lawyers today. Our panelists will share their experience navigating a legal career and life from various perspectives - married, separated, single, and with or without children. This session will provide practical tips on how two-career families in various situations can balance work/ life and take care of themselves in the process. Moderator: Melissa Watt, Attorney, Faruki PLL Panelists: Stephanie Hanna, Founder + Owner, The Other 85; Kristen Lewis, VP, Counsel-Senior, Huntington National Bank; Tenechia Lockhart, Attorney, Ledbetter Parisi; Victoria Russell, Contract Specialist, Air Force Lifecycle Management Center; Julie Zink, Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, University of Dayton School of Law |
Grand Ballroom 1 | ||
2:55 PM - 3:55 PM |
Perspectives from Lawyers in Government & Military Service - 1.00 CLE Hours Comprised of lawyers who work for the United States Air Force, this panel will share the in’s and out’s about being a lawyer and civil servant. Panelists will discuss how they came to their career in government after receiving their J.D., and the opportunities that lawyers have in this type of service. Moderator: Sabra Tomb, Attorney-Advisor, Headquarters Air Force Research Laboratory Panelists: Tony Ayubi, Contracting Specialist, Air Force Research Laboratory; Melissa Koppenhoefer, Contracting Officer, Air Force Lifecycle Management Center; Elizabeth Sams, Contracting Officer, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center; Tiffany Schwartz, Attorney-Advisor, Air Force Research Laboratory |
Grand Ballroom 1 | ||
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Who Gets the Credit? Addressing the Gap in Recognition for Women and Minorities - 1.00 Attorney Professional Conduct CLE Hours Although there may be more visible diversity on legal teams, there is an invisible barrier for women and minorities when it comes to origination credit. This panel will explore the disparities for women and minorities when it comes to receiving work and origination credit. Panelists: Stacey Borowicz, Office Managing Partner - Columbus, Dinsmore & Shohl; Janica Pierce Tucker, Partner-In-Charge, Columbus Office, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP; Bethany Palmer Recht, Partner, KMK Law |
Grand Ballroom 1 | ||
Friday, April 30, 2021 | ||||
TIME | ACTIVITY | ROOM | ||
7:30 AM | CLE Check-In | Lobby | ||
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | The F Word: Fear and Failure - 1.00 CLE Hours Fear and failure tend to be “taboo topics” for lawyers to discuss, but something every professional faces. Our panel will share their own stories of fears and failures they have faced in their career, and how they have risen above them to find success. This session will share helpful tips on how to handle failure and common fears that lawyers and professionals face in their careers. Moderator: Michelle Roe, General Counsel, Mettler Toledo Panelists: Linda Shetina Logan, CSEE and CTA, Executive Director, Greater Columbus Sports Commission; Ujjwal P. Ramtekkar, MD, Psychiatry and Behavior Health, Nationwide Children's Hospital; The “Amazing” Tei Street, National Motivational Speaker, Trainer and Education Consultant; Sue Zazon, Central Ohio Region President, Huntington |
Grand Ballroom 1 | ||
9:05 AM - 9:50 AM |
Toxic Work Culture Solutions - 0.75 CLE Hours Work culture plays a key role in employee productivity, business growth, and client services. This informative session will address poor and "toxic" work cultures, and how leaders can make changes to improve their work environment and employee satisfaction. We will specifically address common workplace mistakes that happen in the legal field that contribute to issues like low morale, high turnover, and unengaged employees. Speaker: Michelle A. Turman, MA, CFRE, CEO, Catalyst Consulting Services |
Grand Ballroom 1 | ||
9:55 AM - 11:55 AM |
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Critical Reflection with Peers Workshop - 2.00 Attorney Professional Conduct CLE Hours **Space is limited! Due to the nature of the workshop, we will be limiting participants for this session. If we reach capacity, you will have the option to join a waitlist in case we have an opening. |
Grand Ballroom 1 | ||
12:15 - 2:00 PM |
Annual Meeting Luncheon ![]()
Keynote Speaker: Teresa Wynn Roesborough, Executive Vice President – General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Teresa Wynn Roseborough is responsible for The Home Depot’s legal functions, government relations, corporate communications and external affairs. In addition, as corporate secretary, Teresa serves as a liaison between the board of directors and the company and is responsible for all corporate governance matters. Teresa and the legal team are responsible for securities, litigation, employment, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, store operations, risk management and intellectual property. She also leads the government relations team as they address legislative issues that impact the business environment, the retail industry and our associates. In her corporate communications and external affairs role, Teresa leads the company’s internal and external communications, The Home Depot Foundation, The Homer Fund, branded merchandise and the events team. Bio cont. |
Grand Ballroom 1-4 |
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CONFERENCE LOCATION
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Location Details Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center
| Hotel Accommodations Overnight accommodations are available at the Nationwide Hotel at a discounted room rate. Call (614) 880-4300 for reservations and request the "OWBA-OWBF Room Block" to receive the discounted rate. Availability is limited. If you need assistance with reservations, call the OWBA & OWBF office at (866) 932-6922. |
NOTE: Registration capacities will be limited per the State of Ohio's current guidelines on event size and safe social distancing practices at the Conference Center. If capacity is full, you will have the option to join a waitlist for an in-person ticket. You can also attend the Conference virtually if we are at capacity.
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