Several new attorneys who recently passed their State of Ohio bar examinations were formally sworn in to the practice of law during a ceremony at the First District Court of Appeals. Judge Pierre H. Bergeron and Judge Ginger S. Bock administered the oaths for the attorneys on Veterans Day – Nov. 11, 2021. The ceremony …
In an effort to support the community in which they live and serve, the First District judges are volunteering once a month at non-profit organizations. The volunteer initiative began in September 2021, as an outgrowth of the “Give Back Fridays” movement. On the second Friday of each month, the judges perform community service at a …
The six judges of the First District Court of Appeals recently took part in an educational session for area attorneys. In conjunction with the Cincinnati Bar Association, the judges held an “Appellate Biennial Law Update” on Nov. 10, 2021. The event offered 3.5 hours of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit for attendees. Held entirely online, …
The First District Court of Appeals launched of its new appellate mediation program in late October, part of a series of innovations aimed at expanding access to the Court and better serving Hamilton County citizens. Sarah M. Foster has been hired to serve as mediator and coordinate the program. She is a graduate of Chase …
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