A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Karen Adinolfi

Well, it seems like a world away since the last time I wrote my column for The Examiner.  Our world has changed so quickly and so drastically that it is hard to put anything into words without it sounding woefully insufficient. I will try...

Akron Bar Operations and Events Updates

F ollowing the Governor's order, the office closed last Monday. We are working from home to continue to serve you and keeping connected through ZOOM meetings and email. If you need assistance, the best way to reach us is by email.

This could be the perfect time to earn CLE credits. For the time being, CLE classes will be held via webinar. Remember that you can also take advantage of online CLE.



As much as we look forward to Law Week, all activities, except the WAKR radio show, have been cancelled. This now includes the Law Day Luncheon and The Red Mass. Plans are underway to recognize award winners through other venues and will be announced at a later date.

Executive Director C. Allen Nichols is keeping us connected with the courts through ZOOM meetings. You can find the latest news on court operations on the News & Events page of our website.

A Glance at the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Effective April 1 - December 31, here's a quick overview of employee rights under the FFCRA.

Working from Home?

It's quite possible that those of you who work in an 8 to 5 office environment may find yourselves a little envious of colleagues and friends who work from home. While legal services are considered essential during the outbreak of the Coronavirus, some on you may be working at home more than usual. If that's you, here are tips on how to be successful ...


Presiding Judge
Mary Margaret Rowlands
Receives Supreme Court Certification

Summit County Common Pleas Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands'’ Reentry Court has earned recertification from the Ohio Supreme Court’s Commission on Specialized Dockets.

Reentry court is designed to help citizens successfully reenter society following incarceration, thereby reducing recidivism, improving public safety, and saving money.

“My specialized docket is designed to combine close supervision with services to help ex-offenders become law-abiding citizens, gain long-term employment, and maintain stable residence,” stated Judge Rowlands.

Volunteer Your Leadership

T he Akron Bar Foundation is asking for nominations to join the Akron Bar Foundation Board of Governors. Selected members will begin a three-year term on Wednesday, July. Self-nominations are welcome, and interested members should contact  C. Allen Nichols , Executive Director at callen@akronbar.org .

In addition, the Ohio Secretary of State is seeking attorneys to serve as Notary Investigators. To volunteer, please contact the Akron Bar's Membership Director at 330-436-0106.
Nominations Now Open for NABE Peer Excellence Award

Know a NABE member who deserves recognition? Start sending in your nominations for the Peer Excellence Award to honor a NABE member who has made special contributions to the development of his/her bar executive peers. The Peer Excellence Award will be presented to a NABE member at the NABE Annual Meeting in Chicago this coming July. Click here to view the nomination form. Forms must be returned to Emma Buell at emma.buell@americanbar.org by April 6, 2020.
3/30 1 pm – 1:45 pm
Probate Court COVID-19 w/ Judge Elinore Marsh Stormer (Live Zoom Meeting)
 
3/31 11 am – 11:30 am
CLE: Maintaining Your Client Base While Under Quarantine (Live Webinar – registration details coming soon)
 
4/7 Noon – 1 pm
FinPlan & the New Ohio Child Support Guidelines (Live Webinar) hosted by the Family Law Section

4/7
CLE: Annual White-Williams Bankruptcy Institute: POSTPONED

4/9 Noon – 1 pm :
CLE: Family Reunification Through Recovery Court at Summit County Juvenile Court – hosted by the Juvenile Court Committee (Live Webinar or POSTPONED – please check back )



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