An Ethics, Professionalism
and Substance Abuse Seminar

2.5 CLE Credit Hours

Friday, October 24, 2003
1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Athletic Club of Columbus
136 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio

Sponsored by:

Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter
65 E. State St., Suite 1800
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Telephone: (614) 462-5400
Fax: (614) 464-2634

Reservations

While there is no fee to attend this seminar, a reservation is required. To make a reservation, please use our online event registration form (registration closed) or contact Betty Brett at (614) 462-5400. Deadline for registration is Friday, October 17th.

Presenters

Geoffrey Stern Disciplinary Counsel of the Supreme Court of Ohio from 1993 to 1997. Chair, Ohio State Bar Association Committee on Legal Ethics and Professional Conduct in 1992 and 1993. Head of the professional responsibility practice area at Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter.

Christopher J. Weber Member of the litigation, professional responsibility and construction area practices at Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter. Has tried several disciplinary cases to successful conclusions. Lead articles editor of the Toledo Law Review.

Jill Snitcher McQuain Assistant Bar Counsel with the Columbus Bar Association. Handles grievances alleging ethical misconduct by attorneys in Franklin County and investigates and prosecutes allegations of the unauthorized practice of law. Prior to joining the Columbus Bar Association, Ms. Snitcher McQuain worked with the Ohio Attorney General's Office. Serves on the board of the Women Lawyers of Franklin County.

Stacy Solocheck Beckman Served in the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC), since 1993 as a law clerk and Assistant Disciplinary Counsel. Has tried numerous cases before the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline and represented ODC before the Ohio Supreme Court. Two years law firm experience.

Kevin Williams Assistant Disciplinary Counsel since 1997. Served as law clerk/ assistant to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio for two years prior. Also clerked for U.S. bankruptcy Judge Sandra Beckwith and has appeared on several occasions before the Supreme Court of Ohio and its Board of Commissioners.

Program Schedule

Mr. Geoffrey Stern, Moderator