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Cincinnati Bar
reportA S S O C I AT I O N
THE CINCINNATI BAR ASSOCIATION, FOUNDED IN 1872, IS AN OHIO NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION,
THE MEMBERS OF WHICH ARE ATTORNEYS PRINCIPALLY PRACTICING IN HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO. ITS MISSION
IS TO PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE, FOSTER JUSTICE, SERVE ITS MEMBERS, AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC.
FEATURE ARTICLES
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Finding Purpose in Service
By Alan Abes
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Ohio Introduces PMBR Course Requirement
for Private Practice Attorneys
By Elisabeth Duesler and Benjamin Nelson
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Successfully Transitioning into,
and Thriving as, a Solo Practice
By Gregory French
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The Verdict is in: Building your own Practice
Requires a Smart Marketing Strategy
By Nicholas J. Vehr
ALSO INSIDE
13 Practice/Interest Groups
18 Cincinnati Bar Foundation
20 Legal Community News
20 Continuing Legal Education
22 Member/Firm News
24 Memorials
27 Ethics Hotline
27 Classifieds
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A Look Back with Pam Popp
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CINCINNATI BAR ASSOCIATION 2025-2026 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Alan H. Abes, President; Terence R. Coates, President Elect; Jacob D. Mahle, Vice President; Adrienne J. Roach, Treasurer; Eric Cook, Secretary;
Faith C. Whittaker, Immediate Past President; Aine M. Baldwin; Marianna Bettman; Megan P. Frient; Jesse Hockenbury; Chris Kim Kahn; Elida B. Kamine;
Jonathan Kelly; Kellie Ann Kulka; Anthony L. Osterlund; Grace M. Royalty; Laura A. Ryan; Hon. Nicole L. Sanders; Zachary C. Schaengold;
Adreanne S. Stuckey; Ebunoluwa Taiwo; Sanna-Rae Taylor; Melissa L. Watt; John J. Williams; Lisa G. McPherson
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