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reportA S S O C I AT I O N
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THE MEMBERS OF WHICH ARE ATTORNEYS PRINCIPALLY PRACTICING IN HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO. ITS MISSION
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FEATURE ARTICLES
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Answering “the Question” and Why It Matters
By Alan H. Abes
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A New Time for the CBA: Strengthening
Connections and Engagement
By Erica Monttinen
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Recognizing the Signs: Helping Colleagues
Struggling with Substance Use Disorder
By Scott R. Mote, Esq.
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The Great Property Value Explosion of 2025
By Jeffrey A. Levine
ALSO INSIDE
16 Continuing Legal Education
18 Ethics Hotline
19 Practice/Interest Groups
20 Cincinnati Bar Foundation
21 Member Services
22 Member/Firm News
24 Memorials
31 Classifieds
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A Look Back with Ann Marie Tracey
By Ann Marie Tracey
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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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