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The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association is proud to bring you the most compelling content, and to bring our commitment to the Rule of Law to your favorite podcast stream. As our Bar approached its 150th Anniversary with Legacy 150, you'll hear the impact our Bar has had on some of Northeast Ohio's most distinguished legal leaders. You'll also hear from a new generation, ready to take on work and life with optimism and courage. We honor the past, we look to the future, and we wanna have some fun! Watch our feed for frequent updates!
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“We were the helpers, now our daughters are now the professionals.”You might not remember the CMBA Auxiliary, which dissolved in 2000, but the legacy of that organization lives today in Mock Trial, the 3Rs and our Stokes Scholars program among others. Both in their 90’s, Kay Niehaus and Elaine Pryatel are reunited for this special BarStory podcast. They share stories about how the auxiliary started as a way for wives of lawyers to support the Bar, and became a force of its own. They are joine...
CMBA's My BarStory podcast is back with a new episode, and it deals with a critical topic. Mental health concerns are always high on the list for lawyers, with stress and substance abuse being two of the biggest traps in this profession.Join Liner Legal Attorney Andrew November for a story of overcoming mental and personal challenges to build a successful career. He's joined by his long-time friend, psychologist Andrew Goldberg.For those who want to join Dr. Goldberg in his mindfullness pract...
This week's MyBarstory podcast features an honest discussion about Celebrating the Lived Experiences of Black Attorneys. This challenging and compelling conversation was recorded on the last day of Black History Month. Moderated by Judge Lasheyl N. Stroud of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, attorneys Brandon Brown, Leslie S. Johns, and Ron V. Johnson share their obstacles and opportunities as Black lawyers in Cleveland.
In a world where information is online and at our fingertips, we can forget the value of good old personal connections. Like the CMBA, the Cleveland Law Library turned 150 years old recently, and that’s not where the comparisons end. Join Librarian and Chief Administrator Kathleen Dugan, along with Cleveland Law Library Association President and CMBA Board Member Carla M. Tricarichi, and Past President of both the Cleveland Law Library and the CMBA Joe Gross as they recount their treasured me...
We are proud to present a new episode of our My BarStory podcast this week. The battle over the desegregation of Cleveland schools began in the 1960’s, and culminated with a 27-year series of legal actions that became one of the most important and legendary cases in Cleveland history. Learn about this pivotal case from the attorneys who were there. We feature James Hardiman, Raymond Ling, Dan McMullen, and Adrian Thompson in their own words, with the inside story of the case that forever chan...
CMBA Director of Member and Donor Engagement Mary Groth has been behind the scenes raising money for our Legacy150 Fund, and helping to tell the history of the CMBA for our 150th birthday in 2023. In this special edition of our My BarStory podcast, Mary takes center stage to tell her BarStory. She's joined by old Bar friends CMBA Past President Jose Feliciano, and Retired McDonald Hopkins Partner John T. Mulligan.
Our second season of My BarStory podcasts continues on Sunday at Noon with the release of our session with Ellen Hobbs Hirshman and Meghan P. Connolly from Lowe Scott Fisher. These two attorneys work together, but launched their careers in very different ways. Not everyone is born with a passion for the law, sometimes the career finds them! It's a wonderful discussion about mentorship, about finding your path, and about women continuing to fight for change.
Rocky River Municipal Court Judge Donna Congeni Fitzsimmons December 31st, 2023. Among her most notable accomplishments was serving as the lead prosecutor in a three-month trial in federal court that resulted in the conviction of former Cleveland Mafia boss Angelo Lonardo and five of his subordinates. This was the time when Cleveland was called "Bomb City" because of organized crime bombings, and the Judge talks about dealing with death threats.Matthew Fitzsimmons is Partner at Nicola,...
Pablo Castro is an attorney and former magistrate, but he's pursuing his current passion in launching a Jiu-Jitsu academy after coaching Cleveland MMA Champion Stipe Miocic through his multiple world championships (and winning a world Ju Jitsu championship himself). Pat Espinosa has a dream of taking his Hispanic-focused law firm to national heights. Hear these two old friends talk about their path to success, and
This week's My BarStory podcast demonstrates the power of CMBA's Leadership Academy. Three leadership academy graduates are now judges. Judge Bridget M. O'Brien is a newly elected judge for the Cleveland Municipal Court. Judge Joseph Burke was elected to the bench in Rocky River Municipal Court, and Judge Anne C. McDonough begins her second term with the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division.Hear the lessons they learned on the campaign trail.
What a year! In this week's My BarStory, we chose Thanksgiving weekend to give thanks for all of the love and generosity our Bar is experiencing because of our donors! We just launched our $150 for 150 campaign, raising money to fund the Cleveland Legal Collaborative (CLC). Listen as Team CMBA members Kari Burns, Mary Groth, Chavone Nash and Caitlin Peterson review Legacy150, look forward to the CLC, and to the many other ways we are building a better community!
We interrupt your podcast feed this week for a special My BarStory Celebrity Edition, and we are talking about Hollywood A-listers! Chef Michael Symon, and Anthony and Angela Russo of AGBO, blockbuster movie producers, are joined by Anthony and Angela's cousin and our President, Judge John J. Russo. As part of Judge Russo's Fit to Practice theme for this Bar year, these old friends talk about healthy eating and their love of Cleveland food. Part two of our conversation includes talk abo...
We interrupt your podcast feed this week for a special My BarStory Celebrity Edition, and we are talking about Hollywood A-listers! Chef Michael Symon, and Anthony and Angela Russo of AGBO, blockbuster movie producers, are joined by Anthony and Angela's cousin and our President, Judge John J. Russo. As part of Judge Russo's Fit to Practice theme for this Bar year, these old friends talk about healthy eating and their love of Cleveland food. Part one of our conversation includes behind-t...
On this Sunday before election day,, this week's My BarStory podcast features a talk with Taft Partner John Mitchell, co-chair of the Judicial Candidates Rating Coalition, the group that has published Judge4Yourself.com ratings in Cuyahoga County every year since 2002. This talk is more personal, though, as he talks with his colleague CMBA Bar Counsel Chris Klasa about living a life in the law.
We were happy to hear from our Young Lawyers Section this week. Katrice Williams and Bianca Smith are living proof that lawyers come from all backgrounds, and some have more life challenges to overcome than others. In this week's My BarStory podcast, they explain why help for students preparing for the Bar exam will make our entire profession stronger.
This week, we're excited to present an encore presentation of one of our favorite episodes. If you want to feel the power of CMBA and CMBF programs all in one podcast, get ready! Past Volunteer of the Year Award Winner Paul Smith, Esq. learns first-hand stories from Lyndia Zheng (Stephanie Tubbs Jones Summer Legal Adventure), Meagan Holloway-Ragland (Louis Stokes Scholars), and Maryssa Blackman (Minority Clerkship Program).
Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. is on the bench for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, and retired Judge Ronald B. Adrine served for most of his career for the Cleveland Municipal Court. They are acclaimed as jurists, but also for lifting up those who seek justice and hope. The pair spoke with CMBA Director of Donor and Member Engagement Mary Groth
This week’s My BarStory features not one, but two Deans of the Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Dean Jessica Berg and Dean Michael Scharf have worked together in partnership for a decade to build Case Western Reserve’s School of Law into an international leader. CMBA CEO Becky Ruppert McMahon had a chance to sit down with them to learn how these two Deans are making sure that Case Western Reserve law students don’t have to wait for graduation to start changing the world.
CMBA Past President Kerin Kaminski defines success as more than climbing the ladder. As a founder of Giffen and Kaminski, and as a national leader in business litigation, Kerin believes in creating opportunities for her clients, with a consistent emphasis on community service. This week's talk with CMBA CEO Becky Ruppert McMahon tells a powerful story of how two Cleveland Bars came together as one.
The CMBA has long embraced the entire business community, and First Federal Lakewood is a perfect example of that kind of partnership. This community bank has a unique model that helps build and sustain financial stability while giving back, including generous support of the CMBA. CMBA CEO Becky Ruppert McMahon sits down with First Federal Lakewood CEO Tim Phillips to about how to build a stronger Northeast Ohio now, and for the future.
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