Trustees 2008-2009

Barbara Bison Jacobson
Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, L.L.P.

221 East Fourth StreetAtrium II,
Suite 2000
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Phone: 513-723-4000
Fax: 513 723 4056
E-Mail: bbjacobson@vssp.com

Denise Platfoot Lacey
University of Dayton School of Law

300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-2772

Phone: (937) 229-4634
Fax: (937) 229-4778
E-Mail: denise.lacey@udayton.edu

Kyra M. Raimey
Law Offices of Kyra M. Raimey, LLC

Suite 117
West Chester, OH 45069

Phone: (513) 874-8740
Fax:(513) 874-8775
E-Mail: kraimey@raimeylaw.com

Beth C. Bolyard
Ohio State University Medical Center

200 Meiling Hall
370 W 9th Ave
Columbus, OH 43210

Phone:(614) 292-5062
Fax: (614) 688-8644
E-Mail: beth.bolyard@osumc.edu

Joyce Anagnos
City of Toledo, Department of Public Utilities Department of Law

420 Madison Avenue
Suite 100
Toledo, OH 43604

Phone: (419) 936-3455
Fax:(419) 936-7876 (
E-Mail:joyce.anagnos@toledo.oh.gov

Veena Khanna
Key Private Bank

Mailcode: OH-01-02-2040
800 Superior Avenue
20th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44114

Phone: (216) 563-2399
Fax: (216) 563-8353
E-Mail: Veena_Khanna@keybank.com

Sandra L. Lynskey
Auditor of State Mary Taylor, CPA

88 E. Broad Street, 5th Floor
Columbus, OH 43216-1140

Phone: (614) 466-4514
Fax: (614) 466-4333
E-Mail:SLLynskey@auditor.state.oh.us

Tracey Turnbull
Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur LLP

925 Euclid Avenue
Suite 1700
Chardon, OH 44024

Phone:(216) 443-9000
Fax: (216) 443-9011
E-Mail: tturnbull@porterwright.com

Denise A. Mueller
Eastman & Smith, Ltd.

One SeaGate, 24th Floor
P.O. Box 10032
Toledo, Ohio 43699-0032

Phone: 419-241-6000
Fax: 419-247-1777
E-Mail: damueller@eastmansmith.com

Sheila Salem
Geauga County Prosecutor's Office

231 Main Street
Chardon, Ohio 44024

Phone: 440-285-2222 Ext. 5760
Fax: 440-286-4357
E-Mail: ssalem01@yahoo.com

Angela M. Courtwright
Reminger Co., L.P.A.

Capital Square, Fourth Floor
65 East State Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: (614) 228-1311
Fax: (614) 232-2410
E-Mail: acourtwright@reminger.com

Cara L. Galeano
Oldham & Dowling

195 S. Main Street, Suite 300
Akron, Ohio 44308

Phone: 330-762-7377
Fax: 330-762-7390
E-Mail: cgaleano@oldham-dowling.com

2008-2009 Committee Chairwomen

Annual Meeting and Convention Committee

This committee plans the details, location, speakers, and assists in seeking funding for OWBA's Annual Meeting.

Michele A. Shuster
Mac Murray, Cook, Petersen & Shuster LLP

6530 West Campus Oval
Suite 210
New Albany, OH 43054

Phone: (614)939-9955
Fax:(614)232-2410
E-Mail: mshuster@mcpslaw.com

Lisa R. House
Reminger Co., L.P.A.

65 East State Street
Fourth Floor
Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: (614) 228-1311
Fax:(614) 232-2410
E-Mail: lhouse@reminger.com

Programs and Projects/ Food for Thought Committee

Coordination of networking events (ie. wine tastings, brown bag luncheons, etc.) or projects of interest to members. Also, seminars held by a guest speaker from the healthcare field (Breast Cancer/Heart Disease Forums, etc.) or financial/investment fields. Creativity is welcomed to find topics of interest to OWBA members.

Co-Chairs

Veena Khanna
Key Private Bank

Mailcode: OH-01-02-2040
800 Superior Avenue
20th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44114

Phone:(216) 563-2399
Fax: (216) 563-8353
E-Mail: Veena_Khanna@keybank.com

Tracey Turnbull
Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur LLP

925 Euclid Avenue
Suite 1700
Chardon, OH 44024

Phone:(216) 443-9000
Fax: (216) 443-9011
E-Mail: tturnbull@porterwright.com

Associations Liaison Committee

This committee's task is joining efforts with professional associations to plan events and projects that bring together attorneys with women in various professions for the purpose of networking in an enjoyable atmosphere.

Jennifer Corso
Wegman, Hessler & Vanderburg

6055 Rockside Woods Boulevard
Suite 200
Cleveland, Ohio 44131

Phone: 216-642-3342
Fax: 216-642-8826
E-Mail: aecargle@wegmanlaw.com

Community Service Committee

This committee enables OWBA members who love getting involved where opportunities to help are available. In the past, we've done Blood Drives, helped at Shelters, events at the Zoo for children, professional clothing drives, participated in fundraising “walks”, etc.

Open

JCRC/Judicial Selections Committee

Monitor legislation of interest to women, and provide pertinent informatioin for dissemination to our membership. Alongside the Cleveland Bar Association, Cuyahoga County Bar Association, Cuyahoga Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Norman S. Minor Bar Association, members of the JCRC interview candidates and review their qualifications to make recommendations to the general public through Judge4Yourself.com.

Chair

Susan Jankite
Susan K. Jankite, Attorney at Law

18615 Detroit Avenue
Suite 100
Lakewood, OH 44107

Phone: (216) 221-4466
E-Mail:mshuster@mcpslaw.com

Co-Chair

Barbara A. Belovich
Attorney at Law

5638 Ridge Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44129

Phone: (440) 884-8018
Fax: (440) 884-8021
E-Mail:Barbara@belovichlaw.com

Deborah J. Michelson
Miller Goler Faeges LLP

100 Erieview Plaza
27th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44114-1835

Phone: 216-696-3366 Ext. 6372
Fax: 216-363-5835
E-Mail:Michelson@goodmanweissmiller.com

Christine S. Reid
Reminger & Reminger Co., L.P.A.

1400 Midland Building
101 Prospect Ave., West
Cleveland, OH 44115-1093

Phone: (216) 687-1311
E-Mail:creid@reminger.com

Barbara F. Yaksic
McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC

25550 Chagrin Boulevard
Suite 406
Cleveland, Ohio 44122

Phone: (216) 378-9915
E-Mail: byaksic@mcglinchey.com

Membership Committee

Plan membership drives and creative opportunities to expand OWBA's membership.

Chair

A. Elizabeth Cargle
Wegman, Hessler & Vanderburg

6055 Rockside Woods Boulevard
Suite 200
Cleveland, OH 44131

Phone: (216) 642-3342
Fax: (216) 642-8826
E-Mail: aecargle@wegmanlaw.com

Law School Liaison Committee

Since OWBA offers complimentary membership to law students, this committee brings students and student organizations alongside the OWBA for various events and projects, and is in charge of selecting the annual Law Student Scholarship recipient.

Chair

Lisa R. House
Reminger Co., L.P.A.

65 East State Street
Fourth Floor
Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: 614-228-1311
E-Mail: lhouse@reminger.com

Bar Associations Liaison Committee

We have been able to establish and maintain a good relationship with the various Bar associations in Ohio. This committee's task is joining efforts to plan events and projects beneficial to everyone involved.

Shawn A. Cormier
Davis & Young, L.P.A.

1700 Midland Building
101 Prospect Avenue, West
Cleveland, OH 44115

Phone: 216-348-1700
Fax 216-621-0602
E-Mail: SCormier@davisyoung.com

Part-Time Employment Committee

OWBA honors a legal employer annually in Ohio who best exemplifies the commitment to work-life balance arrangements. Seeking nominations and submitting recommendations to the Executive Committee is the task of this committee.

Chair

Mary A. Cavanaugh
The Kemper Company

10307 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44102

Phone: 216-472-4200
E-Mail: mcavanaugh@kempercompany.com

Strategic Planning Committee

Formed to pinpoint the focus, purpose and direction of OWBA in order to guarantee its viability and meet the needs of current and future members.

Chair

Michele A. Shuster
Mac Murray, Cook, Petersen & Shuster LLP

6530 West Campus Oval
Suite 210
New Albany, OH 43054

Phone: (614) 939-9955
Fax: (614) 939-0987
E-Mail: mshuster@mcpslaw.com

Co-Chair

Sandra L. Lynskey
Auditor of State Mary Taylor, CPA

88 E. Broad Street, 5th Floor
Columbus, OH 43216-1140

Phone: (614) 466-4514
Fax: (614) 466-4333
E-Mail:SLLynskey@auditor.state.oh.us

Marketing Committee

As OWBA expands, the need for this committee has increased greatly. Help with “selling” OWBA to potential sponsors, bringing on businesses who would benefit from the patronage of our members, and ensuring that the OWBA name is recognizable in Ohio's legal community.

Chair

Lisa R. House
Reminger Co., L.P.A.

65 East State Street
Fourth Floor
Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: 614-228-1311
E-Mail: lhouse@reminger.com

Annual Golf Outing Committee (Cleveland)

OWBA plans golf outings that offer not only an enjoyable experience, but an excellent networking opportunity for attendees. Experience in golf is not mandatory to attend the event or work on this committee!

Susan E. Petersen
Petersen & Ibold
Village Station

401 South Street
Chardon, OH 44024

Phone:(440) 285-3511
Fax:(440) 285-3363
E-Mail:sep@peteribold.com

Ohio's First 100 Women Attorneys Committee

Based on a project done by CSU's Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, OWBA is embarking on a project to research who the first 100 women attorneys licensed in Ohio were! This project will entail several aspects, including research, publications, marketing, funding and event coordination.

Chair

Susan E. Petersen
Petersen & Ibold

Village Station
401 South Street
Chardon, OH 44024

Phone: 440-285-3511
E-Mail: sep@peteribold.com

Co-Chair

Debra J. Horn
Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis

28601 Chagrin Boulevard, Suite 500
Cleveland, OH 44122

Phone: 216-831-0042
E-Mail: dhorn@meyersroman.com

Nominating Committee

Chaired by the Immediate Past President, this Committee seeks to find OWBA members who are willing and able to serve the Board as either an Executive Officer or a Board of Trustees member.

Chair

Susan E. Petersen
Petersen & Ibold
Village Station

401 South Street
Chardon, OH 44024

Phone: (440) 285-3511
Fax: (440) 285-3363
E-Mail:sep@peteribold.com

Past Presidents & Founding Members Committee

The planning/coordination of a celebratory event commemorating those who made OWBA possible for over 15 years.

Erin Leahy
Ohio Attorney General's Office

30 East Broad Street
14th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: (614) 752-4730