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GASTRIGHT
Douglas A. Gastright. Gastright is an intellectual property attorney in Ulmer’s Cincinnati office who brings a practical and business-centric approach to the preparation and
Casey
(Faruki+) is pleased to welcome Raika Casey back to the firm, continuing to practice in the Cincinnati office. She will represent clients facing a variety of complex commer-
Chase College of Law. She is licensed to prac- tice in the State of Ohio and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Donnelly’s dedication and passion were evident from the moment she joined AR&H in 2000. She’s brought expertise in real estate to the firm and regularly represents home- builders and developers in the Greater Cincinnati area. She was designated as an Ohio Super Lawyer Rising Star in 2010, has been recognized every year since 2019 by Best Lawyers for Real Estate Law and gained addi- tional recognition in Community Association Law for 2022.
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prosecution of patent applications. A registered patent attorney with nearly a decade of experi- ence as a software developer for Fortune 500 companies, he is adept at helping clients in soft- ware and technology related fields including blockchain, artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual reality, augmented reality, additive manufacturing, and automation. Gastright also assists with complex technology transactions, and counsels early-stage tech- nology companies on how to best position their IP and contract rights for growth, investment, and acquisition.
cial litigation issues and business disputes. Casey clerked with the firm in both 2019 and 2020. She resides in Cincinnati and brings a diverse scope of legal experience to the firm. Raika graduated with her Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in May 2021. At the University Cincinnati College of Law, she served as President of the law school’s Federal Bar Association chapter, the President of the Trial Advocacy Team, and as the treasurer for the Asian-Pacific American Law Student Association. In addition to her previous summers at Faruki+, she worked as a law clerk for the United States Attorneys’ Office for the Southern District of Ohio, and as an extern for the Honorable Michael R. Barrett for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. She also participated in the Entrepreneurship & Community Development Clinic where she represented local small busi- ness owners and aspiring entrepreneurs on transactional legal issues critical to their success. Casey graduated from the University of Dayton with her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Criminal Justice studies in 2017.
Ulmer & Berne is pleased to announce the addition of Megan M. Dollen- meyer to the firm, joining the Business Law Practice Group. Dollenmeyer joins Ulmer’s Cincinnati office where she
Dollenmeyer
COLEN
Goldberg Evans, LLC is pleased to announce that Julie A. Colen joined the firm as an associate attorney. Julie will focus exclusively on family law including divorce, dissolution, and child-custody
focuses her practice on the needs of venture- backed and growth stage companies as well as established businesses. She provides counsel on a variety of corporate law matters, including private equity and venture capital, corporate formation, entity structure, and governance. She also advises on a range of tax law matters, such as structuring investments in qualified opportunity zone funds, restructuring part- nerships for tax and growth purposes, and other tax implications for startup companies. Dollen- meyer is a member of the Cincinnati Bar Association and the American Bar Associa- tion’s Section of Taxation. She earned her undergraduate degree with honors from The Ohio State University and her J.D. with honors from the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where she served as the Citations Editor of the University of Cincinnati Law Review and the Senior Article Editor of Human Rights Quarterly.
matters. Prior to her legal career, Colen worked for the Indiana Department of Child Services where she developed a passion for helping fami- lies. Colen received her JD from the University of Dayton School of Law and is licensed to prac- tice in Ohio.
Aronoff, Rosen & Hunt, LPA is proud to announce Tina M. Donnelly will serve as the firm’s next Managing Partner, starting January 1, 2022. She will advance the firm’s core areas of strength while seizing growth
OTT he had graduated from Northern Kentucky University in 2016 with a degree in criminal justice and psychology. Ott is a licensed attorney in Ohio and is practicing in personal injury litigation at Lawrence & Associates.
opportunities across practice groups and industry sectors. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Donnelly graduated from Walnut Hills High School (Class of 1989) and the University of Cincinnati (Class of 1993) with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She began her career working for the Hamilton County Recorder’s Office, then as a closing agent at one of the largest title agencies before pivoting to law. She is still a licensed title agent. She earned her J.D. from Northern Kentucky University Salmon P.
Lawrence and Asso- ciates is pleased to welcome Alec Ott as our associate. Ott graduated Summa Cum Laude from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2021. Prior to that,
Donnelly
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