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we convinced the Indiana Parole Board to grant clemency and commute our client’s sentence just days before the scheduled execution. Our local Ohio
Lawyers for the Poor, ProKids and Youth Court, as well as the CBA’s longstanding Lawyer Referral Service (LRS).
over the course of my term, I have learned that we have done well, but there is more to do. I conclude my term leading this
great organization believing Innocence Project at UC The CBA and the Cincinnati Bar Foundation it is incumbent on us to
College of Law handles similar cases.
have worked for decades with our licensed attorney members to solve for inequities.
continue to use our knowl- edge to heal divisions and develop solutions.
Thanks in advance for taking a pro bono case or a pro bono matter this year. Please write to me and let me
Finally, I’d also like to
mention the work of Ohio
Justice and Policy Center
based in Cincinnati. They
were acknowledged by
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost at a recent OSBA event for their assistance with bi-partisan legislation pertaining to expungement for victims/survivors.
As I wrap up my term as President, I am reflecting on the past two years. During this time, I have remained hopeful amidst the challenges of the virus and the divisions in our country. I started my term a little unsure what I would write about in these briefs. I referenced some pending proposals in the Ohio legislature and Ohio Bar and judicial committees, comparing them to initiatives the health care industry has taken to address access issues. Meeting with leaders, members, and stakeholders
know how it goes. I look forward to cele- brating your service at TQL Stadium on September 22.
E pluribus unum.
Cooperrider is a partner at Taft and the 2021-2022 CBA president.
You might ask why the CBA is high- lighting the work of other organizations. The CBA and the Cincinnati Bar Foun- dation have worked for decades with our licensed attorney members to solve for inequities. Examples include the CBA’s integral role in founding Volunteer
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