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the chance to position themselves into leadership roles (such as serving in board positions) at an early stage in their career. This can create deeper ties within the legal community and promote better under- standing across the legal community.
For all the aspirations Faith has for her time as president, she’s quick to affirm that the Cincinnati legal community is already quite strong, welcoming, and collegial. “Let’s just say that whenever I have a case with anybody in Cincinnati,
I’m never doing a face palm. I’m
never groaning.” Rather than
try to flush out any bad seeds,
she’s hoping instead to shine
a light on the abundance of
gems that are already available
to those seeking mentorship, leadership, or old-fashioned friendship.
and the
most important
thing, is building relation-
ships. That is standard across the board for this profession. It’s going to help you in so many ways. Not just to get business, but also with opposing counsel, with your judges, with your own internal folks. Build relationships and don’t be disingenuous about it. You never know what’s going to happen later. Some of my biggest clients
have to
give ourselves
a healthy outlet for allevi-
ating stress. Whether it be working out, meditation, running, crocheting, what- ever...don’t push away the activities that can keep us on an even keel. This is espe-
At the core of each of these
-ships is the idea of connection. Television shows like to portray
lawyers as cutthroat, vicious, malevolent bulldogs. It makes for good drama. But while these fictionalized tropes might be good for Nielsen ratings, that atti- tude rarely helps in the real world. Faith is a staunch advocate of the golden rule ‘treat people how you want to be treated.’ Without respect, the chances at forging a worthy connection are slim. As Faith says, “The biggest thing that I’ve learned
have come from things that wouldn’t have been on my radar, but it was a connection I made and relationship that I nurtured that ended up being beneficial, but it wasn’t the goal.”
Finally, Faith stresses the importance of carving out time for yourself. “Our profession is very challenging,” she says. “You have to know the law. You have to stay on top of deadlines. You’ve got to get clients. You’ve got to keep clients.” We
cially crucial for Faith to keep in mind given how busy she can find herself on any given day. In addition to the plethora of duties for Dinsmore and the CBA, she’s also on the Board of Trustees for the Cincinnati Ballet and a volunteer for Family Promise of Hamilton County. In addition, at home she has two vivacious chil- dren, Georgia (8) and Xavier (6), currently in the throes of elemen-
tary school chaos that can keep her on her toes more than any ballet class.
Today, her love of ballet is expressed through her involvement with the Cincin- nati Ballet’s executive committee as their secretary and development chair. The pictures of Faith and her family at the Cincinnati Ballet’s Center for Dance that accompany this article aren’t solely for the aesthetic beauty. They also express the importance that ballet has played and continues to play in Faith’s life.
Regardless of how high her career continues to ascend during and after her presidency, her beginnings at the CBA are always close to her heart. Sitting next to that Dayton Flyers thermos? A beautiful ceramic mug hand-crafted by former CBA president and an early mentor of Faith’s, the late Steve Richey. So trust that she knows from experience. In the end, Faith understands that all of us can be pulled in many different directions, but she is adamant about reminding us that the CBA is always there when we need help. She left one home and, at the CBA, found a place that offers many of the same comforts. Her mission is to make sure everyone else knows that the CBA is there for them, too.
Richardson is a communications specialist for the CBA. Thank you to the Cincinnati Ballet’s Center for Dance for providing the perfect space for our photos.
Through years of participation for CBA events, Faith has gained mentors, built relationships with opposing counsel, and created lasting bonds with respected colleagues. “[The CBA] ended up being an extension of home for me.”
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Arthur’s. The burger scene here is sometimes overlooked. The vibe in there is just so fun.
I love to travel. After the Bar I took a three-week trip to Europe. We went all over Italy, to Paris, Interlaken, Vienna, Munich. And I’ve been to Greece a
few times and also London, Brussels, Gibraltar, Spain, and Morocco.
I love to box. As lawyers we have some contentious situations, so for me that’s the safest and healthiest form of getting that aggression out.
That’s not difficult at all. ‘The Catcher in the Rye.’ I read it every year. I think it’s relevant now from a mental health perspective. It’s not my personality, but I love the realness of it.
‘Rome wasn’t built in a day.’ You’re never done learning. You’re never done growing. Every connection is important. Invest in relationships and things will happen.
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