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THE REPORT | July/August 2023 | CincyBar.org
LEGAL COMMUNITY NEWS
Potter Stewart Inn of Court Holds Annual Banquet
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The Potter Stewart Inn of Court held its final banquet of the season on May 16 at the Phoenix. Inn members, comprised of attorneys and both state and federal judges, gathered to celebrate a successful Inn season and to recognize their award-winners. Chief Magistrate Judge Karen L. Litkovitz welcomed the attendees and Terence Coates presented the status of the Inn. After dinner, ProKids received the Andrew B. Andrew B. Dennison Courageous Advocate Award. Keynote speaker, Sarah Barlage delivered remarks about the impact ProKids has on the community.
CBA Celebrates Law Day 2023
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Join the Potter Stewart Inn of Court Rise to higher levels of excellence, profes- sionalism, and ethical awareness, by joining over 150 local attorneys and state
and federal judges as a member of the Potter Stewart Inn of Court.
The Potter Stewart Inn meets once a month from September to May (except December) to network and hold CLE programs on current legal matters including ethics, litigation skills and professionalism. Inn of Court programs are designed to help lawyers become more effective advocates and counselors, with a keener ethical awareness.
The Potter Stewart Inn includes five categories of members:
• Judiciary
• Masters of the Bench – attorneys with 15 or more years in practice
• Barristers – attorneys with 4-14 years in practice
• Associates – attorneys with 1-3 years in practice
• Pupils – second- and third-year law students
Membership is further subdivided into “pupilage groups,” each of which is composed of several members from each membership category and is respon- sible for conducting one program for the Inn each year. Pupilage groups convene outside of the monthly Inn meetings to prepare their presentations. Each monthly Inn of Court meeting offers one hour of CLE credit to Inn of Court members.
For more information about joining the Potter Stewart Inn of Court, including information about dues, email cle@ cincybar.org.
Law Day, held annually on May 1, is a national celebration of the rule of law and the importance of the legal system. This year’s theme was “Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Collaboration.” The CBA hosted a panel of local judges to discuss the importance of civility in the courts, opposing counsel, and clients. Panelists included Justice Patrick Fischer, Judge Matthew W. McFarland, Judge Wende Cross, and CBA Pres- ident Judge Janaya Trotter Bratton.
Earlier in the day, The Hon. Candace Crouse, First District Court of Appeals, gave a virtual introduction to the federal and state court systems, explaining how judges are selected federally, in other states and in Ohio. This educational program was live streamed for members of the legal community and general public.