As Ohio’s largest network of legal professionals, our mission is to improve access to justice for Ohioans, advance the profession and advocate for our members.
Today, the OSBA will recognize excellence in the legal profession at its virtual Annual Meeting. This will include the presentation of the Ohio Bar Medal – the OSBA’s highest honor – to Kurtis Tunnell, posthumously. Learn about the awards & recipients: bit.ly/3fZsXI3
ALT Headshot of Kurtis Tunnell, recipient of the Ohio Bar Medal.
OSBA President Randall Comer (aka R-MC) has just released his debut track titled "My Membership."
R-MC challenges any and all state bar association presidents to test their rap mettle and reply to this post with their own fresh rhymes! #WeAreTheOSBA
Though @ElectMattDolan couldn’t be here to join us, we were pleased to have own @ScottLundregan honor him with our Lawyer-Legislator Distinguished Service Award. Congratulations Senator!
#DYK: Attorney Elsie Austin (1908–2004) was the 1st African American woman to receive a law degree from @UCincinnatiLaw in 1930, & the 1st to serve as an assistant to the Attorney General of any state. The @OhioAG of course!
Learn more: bit.ly/2Fv624X#BlackHistoryMonth
It is with sad hearts but full bellies that we send our social media manager off in style today. Thank you for 15 wonderful years of your wit and #WednesdayWisdom@dan_beckley! #donutforgetaboutus
#ICYMI Congrats to the OSBA Communications team, winners of the @fastcase Luminary Award from the @NABE_News Communications Section for Excellence in Special Projects!
Check out the award-winning video, featuring OSBA Past President Randall Comer: bit.ly/2y9ZoQm 📹😎🎤
Congratulations to @Manning_Nathan who received the @OhioJusticeFdtn Voice of Justice Award at our Bench Bar Reception this evening. Well deserved, Senator! 🎉
Congrats again to all of the new #lawyers! So happy to be able to celebrate with you on this special day! Feel free to tag @OSBA and share your pictures with us #SwornIn 🎉 🙌🏽 ⚖️
Congratulations to the 2018 @OSBA#LeadershipAcademy on completing day 1 of their first session! Tomorrow marks day 2 where they will be discussing "Diversity + Inclusion in the Legal World" with OSU's @KirwanInstitute. What an amazing class, we are honored to have you! 😀👏🏼
We are honoring some of the profession’s finest today, including Justice Pat Fischer who is the 2023 Ohio Bar Medal recipient 🏅 Congratulations to all!
Kudos to all of the OSBA committee and section members braving the elements to meet for their winter meetings today. Our members are at the core of the OSBA’s work to promote justice and advance the legal profession. Stay safe out there. #LawyersAreTheCoolest
As we reflect on former First Lady Barbara Bush's legacy, it was fascinating to discover that her maternal grandfather, James Edgar Robinson, served as an Ohio Supreme Court Justice from 1919-1932 bit.ly/2H9zHlf
#DYK In 2013, Butler County Prosecutor Mike Gmoser indicted Punxutawney Phil over an inaccurate weather forecast (bit.ly/2nzADqF)
The case was later dismissed after Phil's handler took full responsibility. Sadly, their relationship was never the same. #GroundhogDay
Barking News: Ohio lawmaker @RezabekOH43 proposes #Labrador retriever as state dog: cin.ci/2DC0KTH
Doggone good idea, or do you have a bone to pick with this choice? 🐶🐕
Today, the OSBA hosts its in-house COVID-19 #Vaccine Clinic. We still have openings available from now until 3:45pm. We also have a cool giveaway!
Get your "I GOT MY SHOT AT THE BAR 2021" shot glass to mark this moment.
Our test-takers are wrapping up this morning. Congratulations on completing the #BarExam!
We look forward to celebrating with you at our reception at the @OHSupremeCourt in November. Keep an eye out for an invitation in the mail for further details.
But first, dance break!
We had a great time welcoming new lawyers at the Bar Admissions Ceremony! Check out ohiobar.org/getstarted to find out how new admittees can join the OSBA for free! #SwornIn
👏 Today, we welcome our newest Ohio #attorneys to the legal community! The @OSBA is honored to welcome you all with a reception at the @OHSupremeCourt after the #SwearingInCeremony. 🙌
See you soon and enjoy your day!
We are thrilled to announce that the OSBA is the winner of the Communications Concepts' 2018 APEX Award for the redesign of our digital newsletter, The Brief! #digitalmarketing#humblebrag 🙌🏼 🎉
In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, we'd like to applaud the OSBA Women in the Profession Section. Thank you for your dedication to the legal profession and the Association!
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Appeals court rules that Tinder’s pricing violates age discrimination laws with the quote of the day 👇
"Accordingly, we swipe left, and reverse." 💯 tcrn.ch/2E545yU
"I chose to be a lawyer not because I wanted to be put on a pedestal, but because I wanted to be part of a community. A community of people who care."
Ohio Bar Medal winner Jonathan Hollingsworth accepted our highest honor today for his contributions to the legal profession.
Boston attorney Jason Triplett pushed the Boston police wagon through the snow, and he did not let go: bit.ly/2FJmYF7#LawyersAreTheCoolest (literally) ❄️
@Manning_Nathan is a champion for Ohioans facing legal challenges & a leader when it comes to improving access to justice in our state. We're pleased to join the @OhioJusticeFdtn in honoring him on May 10 at our Annual Meeting Bench-Bar reception. Join us! bit.ly/3OP62kQ