Written works published in the Dayton Bar Association’s Monthly Publication of the Dayton Bar Briefs
Chair, Paralegal Committee| Dayton Bar Association (2017-2022)
The Chairmanship: Institutional Leadership
Five-year tenure as Chair of the Dayton Bar Association Paralegal Committee, providing thought leadership and operational strategy for the legal community.
In Remembrance of the Loving Decision: A Reminder of Progress
Originally published by Dayton Bar Association Magazine: Bar Briefs, February 2018
This publication addresses the evolution of both federal and state laws regarding equality for all US citizens per analysis of the groundbreaking case of Loving v. Virginia (1967).
https://issuu.com/daytonbarassociation/docs/february_2018_small/24
Loeb and Leopold: Clarence Darrow’s Defense
Published by Dayton Bar Association Magazine: Bar Briefs, November 2020
This publication discusses the 1924 murder trial of Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb. In this landmark case, Attorney Clarence Darrow successfully argued against the death penalty citing youth and environmental influences.
https://issuu.com/daytonbarassociation/docs/november_20bb_20hi_20res/30
Domestic Violence and the Tragic Realities
Published by Dayton Bar Association Magazine: Bar Briefs, November 2021
This publication discusses the Domestic Violence statute while also examining the impacts to the victims of including the inclination for the victim to make excuses, not call the police, or refuse to cooperate with police and prosecutors.
https://issuu.com/daytonbarassociation/docs/november_bar_briefs/20
The Paralegal Profession: Sharing the Music
Originally published by Dayton Bar Association Magazine: Bar Briefs, April 2018
This publication articulates the benefits of law firms use of paralegals. It promotes this path as a professional choice-not as settling for a lesser career.
By Letter or By Spirit: Battling Domestic Violence
Originally published by Dayton Bar Association Magazine: Bar Briefs, January 2019
This publication offers an analytical view of the limited power and discretion police officers possess when responding to domestic violence situations.