We Lead: Board Member Spotlight

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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!