Name: Ryan Wheeler
Employer: Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Job Title: Associate
Law School: Capital University Law School ‘17
Outside of work I . . . enjoy exploring Columbus, grilling, watching college football, and trying new restaurants.
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . Inniswood Metro Park.
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Name: LeRoy Ricksy
Employer: *Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP (he will join Taft after graduation/bar prep)
Job Title: *Associate
Law School: Ohio State Moritz College of Law
Outside of work I . . . enjoy cultural exploration (new cities, new foods), reading books, and connecting with friends!
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . a combination of the OSU Campus and Old Towne East area
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Name: Angelina Vega
Employer: National Veterans Memorial and Museum
Job Title: Legal Counsel
Law School: Ohio State Moritz College of Law
Outside of work I . . . enjoy live performing arts. I cannot wait until the pandemic is over so I can start attending live concerts and performances again!
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . After a year of staying home, this is a tough question to answer. I absolutely love the view of the city from the National Veterans Memorial and Museum’s Rooftop Sanctuary. Pre-pandemic, I would sometimes eat my lunch up there and take in the beautiful Columbus skyline.
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Name: Janet Jackson
Employer: I retired as the President & CEO of United Way in Central Ohio on November 10, 2017. I previously served as the City Attorney of Columbus for six years and as a Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court for almost 10 years.
Law School: I am a 1978 graduate of The National Law Center of George Washington University.
I enjoy . . . serving on three boards - two non-profit and one public company board. I also enjoy playing golf.
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . Lindey’s.
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Name: Lindsay Ford Ellis
Employer: OhioHealth Corporation
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel
Law School: Capital University Law School
Outside of work I . . . enjoy spending time with my husband and son riding bikes, swimming, and taking walks.
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . the Scioto Mile. There is so much to do in that area… COSI, Milestone 229, walk, and people watch.
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Name: Tonya McCreary Williams
Employer: McCreary Law, LLC
Job Title: Owner
Law School: Moritz Law School, OSU
Outside of work I . . . enjoy Pure Barre workout, daily walks, international travel, and sharpening my French, Italian, and Spanish.
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . the Short North.
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Name: Luke Fedlam
Employer: Porter Wright Morris & Arthur
Job Title: Partner, Chair of Sports Law
Law School: The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Outside of work I . . . enjoy hanging out with my family and friends, biking, and customizing sneakers
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . during the past 6 months of COVID, my favorite spot in Columbus has become Highbanks Metro Park
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Name: Sienna Dunakin
Employer: Drug Enforcement Policy Center Governor's Expedited Pardon Project
Job Title: 3L Law Student
Law School: Moritz College of Law (OSU)
Outside of work I . . . enjoy painting, baking, and playing with dogs
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . Goodale Park
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Name: Bridjette Brown
Employer: Ohio Attorney General’s Office
Job Title: Associate Assistant Attorney General
Law School: Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Outside of work I . . . enjoy spending quality time with my family.
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . Blacklick Park.
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Name: Marcus A. Ross
Employer: Marcus A. Ross Attorney at Law, LPA
Job Title: Attorney at Law, specializing in the areas of criminal, traffic, and OVI/DUI defense
Law School: Capital University Law School
Outside of work I . . . enjoy traveling, playing golf, listening to music, and watching and attending sporting events
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . Mayme Moore Park during the concert series in the summer watching live music
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Name: Yvette McGee Brown
Employer: Jones Day
Job Title: Firmwide Partner-in-Charge of Diversity, Inclusion and Advancement; Partner in the Business and Tort Litigation Practice Director, Encova Insurance Company
Law School: The Ohio State University
Outside of work I . . .Travel (before 2020), Read, and Hang out with family and friends
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . .Lindey’s
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Name: Jocelyn Armstrong
Employer: Ohio State Bar Association
Job Title: Director of Inclusion and Outreach
Law School: Capital University Law School
Outside of work I . . .enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, exploring museums and art galleries, yoga and jogging
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . .I have so many favorites! Restaurant patios and balconies, The Book Loft, and parks
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Name: Elizabeth Cary
Employer: Bailey Cavalieri LLC
Job Title: Litigation Associate
Law School: Emory University School of Law, class of 2011
Outside of work I . . .hanging out with family & friends, traveling, mentoring, and building wealth
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . .It's so hard to choose! Replenish Spa, Hair 2 Envy Salon Suites, North Market, COSI, almost any restaurant
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Name: Brittany Collins
Employer: Franklin County Public Defender
Job Title: Municipal Trial Attorney
Law School: Capital University Law School, Class of 2013
Outside of work I . . . enjoy cooking, music, movies, travel and fashion
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . Easton. I can always find something to do there!
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Name: Judge Laurel Beatty Blunt
Employer: Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals
Job Title: Judge
Law School: Vanderbilt University
Outside of work I . . . enjoy time with my family
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . my deck