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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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Why the Rule of Law Depends on Good Faith
By Alan Abes
What’s the Largest Animal You Think You Could
Beat in a One-on-One Fight?
By Jon Kelly
Relationships, Reputation, and the Road Ahead:
Building a Sustainable Legal Career
By Kate Christoff
Board Seats Aren’t Just for Senior Partners
By Cecelia Tio
A Non-Traditional Path to the Bar
By Kayla Lloyd
Inside Ohio’s Mock Trial Program
By Erica Monttinen
A Look Back with Dan Hoffheimer
ALSO INSIDE
18 Cincinnati Bar Foundation
22 Continuing Legal Education
24 Practice/Interest Groups
26 Legal Community News
26 Ethics Hotline
32 Memorials
35 Classifieds
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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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