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LEGAL COMMUNITY NEWS
This section features current news and events of interest to the local legal community. News items may be submitted to communications@cincybar.org.
CBA Awards
The CBA is accepting nominations for recipients of the following awards through Jan. 31:
• The John P. Kiely • The Themis Award
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Professionalism Award
• The Trustees Award Community Service Award For more details about the award criteria, please visit cincybar.org/awards.
• The John W. Warrington
Enhancing the Cohesion, Character, and Inclusiveness of our Local Legal Profession
Chaired by Hon. Karen Litkovitz and Michael Hawkins
Sessions
January 24
Session I
with Dr. Rodney Coates, Miami University
March 21
Session II
May 16
Session III
July 18
Session IV
September 19
Session V
We invite you to apply for the Lawyers Connecting Beyond the Law (LCBL) program. LCBL is an enriching, culturally responsive program bringing together lawyers of many diverse backgrounds every other month for five (5) sessions in small learning groups. Participants engage in virtual small group sessions and casual get-to- gethers to share new and diverse experiences throughout the year.
Open to all members of the Cincinnati Bar Association and local law students who have and aspire to have the ability to understand, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures.
2022 Topic
This year we will learn from experts in the field of Critical Race Theory (CRT) to gain a greater understanding of what CRT is and what it is not. Each session will focus on the principles of CRT and its impact in areas such as education, the criminal justice system, and the economy. Participants will have an opportunity to learn from experts and each other as all voices will be heard during our sessions.
LCBL will run virtually from January 2022 – September 2022. Participants will to take part in a series of small group learning sessions during the months of January, March, May, July, and September. Off months are reserved for casual get-togethers and opportunities to share experiences.
This interactive program is presented free of charge. Over 250 lawyers have partic- ipated in this culturally diverse program since 2018. Join us for this transformative opportunity. Apply by January 10, 2022. Space is limited.
Questions? Please contact LaDonna Wallace Smith at 513.699.1392.