We Lead Spotlight
Name: Otto Beatty, III
Employer: Intelligent Office; Otto Beatty Real Estate; OB3 Advisory & Management Ltd.; Retired Partner Baker & Hostetler
Job Title: Owner/Advisor
Law School: University of Michigan Law School, Morehouse College
Outside of work I . . . enjoy travel, restaurants , mentoring, fitness, and family time
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . Scioto Mile and surrounding walking paths
The We Lead platform is the exclusive JMLBA blog. Through this platform, we hope you’ll learn more about our members. To kick things off, we will feature each member of the JMLBA leadership team.
Name: Janay Stevens
Employer: Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Job Title: Associate
Law School: Ohio State Moritz College of Law (2013)
Board Position: President
Outside of work I . . . enjoy exercising, playing golf with my husband, attending sporting events, and hanging out with my two golden doodles.
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . Marcella’s - where my husband and I had our first date.
The We Lead platform is the exclusive JMLBA blog. Through this platform, we hope you’ll learn more about our members. To kick things off, we will feature each member of the JMLBA leadership team.
Name: Tiara Ross
Employer: Columbus City Attorney
Job Title: Zone Attorney
Law School: Moritz College of Law (2012)
Board Position: Governance Chair
Outside of work I . . . enjoy finding ways to uplift and give back to my community, and spending quality time with family and friends.
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . the Short North.
The We Lead platform is the exclusive JMLBA blog. Through this platform, we hope you’ll learn more about our members. To kick things off, we will feature each member of the JMLBA leadership team.
Name: Monique Hall
Employer: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Job Title: Associate Counsel
Law School: Moritz College of Law
Board Position: In-House Partnership Chair
Outside of work I . . . enjoy reading, international travel, and frequent visits to the park for fresh air and exercise.
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . Hen Quarter.
The We Lead platform is the exclusive JMLBA blog. Through this platform, we hope you’ll learn more about our members. To kick things off, we will feature each member of the JMLBA leadership team.
Name: A.C. Sallee
Employer: AC Sallee LLC
Job Title: Solo Practitioner
Law School: Capital University Law School (2016)
Board Position: Solo/Small Firm Chair
Outside of work I . . . officiate basketball, trade on the forex and stock market, and work on home-improvement tasks.
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . during COVID, my home. But other than that, I love running the Scioto Mile Trail.
The We Lead platform is the exclusive JMLBA blog. Through this platform, we hope you’ll learn more about our members. To kick things off, we will feature each member of the JMLBA leadership team.
Name: Kari Murphy
Employer: Columbus Bar Association
Job Title: Assistant Executive Director, Director of Diversity
Law School: Capital University Law School (2014)
Board Position: Events Marketing Chair
Outside of work I . . . love being outside and with family—preferably at the same time.
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . the Scioto Audubon Metro Park.
The We Lead platform is the exclusive JMLBA blog. Through this platform, we hope you’ll learn more about our members. To kick things off, we will feature each member of the JMLBA leadership team.
Name: India Scarver
Employer: JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Job Title: AVP, Senior Counsel with the Data Use, Privacy, and Responsible Banking Team
Law School: University of Cincinnati College of Law (2016)
Board Position: Social Media Chair
Outside of work I . . . enjoy working out with my friends, taking my dog for walks as much as possible, reading fiction and self-development books, creative writing, and spending time with my close friends and sister trying different wines.
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . I thoroughly enjoy spending time at Our Bar, a black-owned business on the near-East side. Unfortunately, given the circumstances and the need to socially distance, I am spending more and more time in my yard and garden.
The We Lead platform is the exclusive JMLBA blog. Through this platform, we hope you’ll learn more about our members. To kick things off, we will feature each member of the JMLBA leadership team.
Name: Kyle Strickland
Employer: Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race & Ethnicity at Ohio State University
Job Title: Sr. Legal Analyst and Special Assistant to the Director
Law School: Harvard Law School (2016)
Board Position: Government Relations and Activism Chair
Outside of work I . . . enjoy spending time with friends and family!
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . the Shoe! (Ohio Stadium)
The We Lead platform is the exclusive JMLBA blog. Through this platform, we hope you’ll learn more about our members. To kick things off, we will feature each member of the JMLBA leadership team.
Name: Tiffany Lipscomb-Jackson
Employer: Jones Day
Job Title: Partner
Law School: Moritz College of Law (2008)
Board Position: Government Relations and Activism Chair
Outside of work I . . . hang out with my kids (so many Uno games), play a little Switch, and read/watch way too much news.
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . Milestone 229; can’t beat the view and the kids can play in the fountain.
The We Lead platform is the exclusive JMLBA blog. Through this platform, we hope you’ll learn more about our members. To kick things off, we will feature each member of the JMLBA leadership team.
Name: Chassidy Hinton Barham
Employer: Columbus City Attorney’s Office
Job Title: Assistant City Attorney-Zone Initiative
Law School: North Carolina Central University (2014)
Board Position: Professionalism Chair
Outside of work I . . . I enjoy cooking!
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . Easton Town Center.
The We Lead platform is the exclusive JMLBA blog. Through this platform, we hope you’ll learn more about our members. To kick things off, we will feature each member of the JMLBA leadership team.
Name: Sydney Pahren
Employer: Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Job Title: Associate
Law School: Moritz College of Law (2017)
Board Position: Social Chair
Outside of work I . . . hang out with my husband and our three cats.
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . North Market.
The We Lead platform is the exclusive JMLBA blog. Through this platform, we hope you’ll learn more about our members. To kick things off, we will feature each member of the JMLBA leadership team.
Name: Angela Frost
Employer: Abercrombie & Fitch
Job Title: Associate Legal Counsel
Law School: Moritz College of Law (2017)
Board Position: Mentoring Co-Chair (Attorneys)
Outside of work I . . . enjoy traveling and spending time with my dog, Dallas.
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . either on a patio enjoying happy hour or exploring Columbus’ metro parks.
The We Lead platform is the exclusive JMLBA blog. Through this platform, we hope you’ll learn more about our members. To kick things off, we will feature each member of the JMLBA leadership team.
Name: C. Awele Nwajei
Employer: Eastman & Smith LTD.
Job Title: Associate
Law School: Moritz College of Law (2018)
Board Position: Mentoring Chair (Attorneys)
Outside of work I . . . like to spend my time exploring the Columbus food and drink scene.
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . Martini Modern Italian.
The We Lead platform is the exclusive JMLBA blog. Through this platform, we hope you’ll learn more about our members. To kick things off, we will feature each member of the JMLBA leadership team.
Name: Ryan Wheeler
Employer: Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Job Title: Associate
Law School: Capital University Law School
Board Position: Mentoring Co-Chair (Law Students)
Outside of work I . . . enjoy exploring Columbus, grilling, watching college football, and trying new restaurants.
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . Easton Town Center.
The We Lead platform is the exclusive JMLBA blog. Through this platform, we hope you’ll learn more about our members. To kick things off, we will feature each member of the JMLBA leadership team.
Name: Holly Coats
Employer: U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Ohio
Job Title: Law Clerk to The Honorable Chief Judge Hopkins
Law School: Moritz College of Law (2013)
Board Position: Mentoring Co-Chair (Law Students)
Outside of work I . . . spend a lot of time with family and especially love being an auntie to my niece and two nephews, and love going to see live music as often as I can.
My favorite spot in Columbus is . . . it’s a bit of a toss up between a few of our great local coffee shops—Stauf’s, The Roosevelt Coffeehouse, and Brioso. Love all three!
