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May 2020 | Vol. 69, No. 9 *Digital Issue
Dayton Bar Association Board of Trustees 2019 – 2020
Hon. Mary L. Wiseman President
Fredric L. Young First Vice President
Merle F. Wilberding Second Vice President
Caroline H. Gentry Secretary
Brandon C. McClain Treasurer
Rebecca M. Gentry Member–at–Large
Anne P. Keeton Member–at–Large
Denise L. Platfoot Lacey Member–at–Large
Adam R. Webber Member–at–Large
David P. Pierce
Immediate Past President
John M. Ruffolo, ex officio Bar Counsel
Jennifer Otchy, ex officio Executive Director
BAR BRIEFS is published by the Dayton Bar Association, 600 Performance Place, 109 N. Main St., Dayton, OH 45402–1129, as its official publication for all members. Comments about this publication and editorial material can be directed to the Bar Association office by the fifth day of the month preceding the month of publication. The DAYTON BAR BRIEFS is published September through July. Paid subscription: $30 / year Library of Congress ISSN #0415–0945 Jennifer Otchy, Executive Director Shayla M. Eggleton, Communications Manager Phone: 937.222.7902 Fax: 937.222.1308 The contents expressed in the publication of DAYTON BAR BRIEFS do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Dayton Bar Association.
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TRUSTEES MESSAGE
By Becky Gentry Esq., WilmerHale
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BARRISTER OF THE MONTH: STEVEN A. WATRING ESQ.
By Ebony Davenport Esq., Pickrel Schaeffer & Ebeling, Co., LPA
A Winning Investment
10 APPELLATE COURT PRACTICE Dealing with Your Appellate Expert: Myths & Misconceptions By Terry W. Posey Jr. Esq., Gottschlich & Portune LLP 14 COVID-19: HEALTH & WELLNESS ISSUES Mental Wellbeing Amid COVID-19 By Joanna Garcia Esq., WilmerHale 15 GETTING TO KNOW... THE HONORABLE MARY E. MONTGOMERY By Sarita L. Simon Esq., Montgomery County Juvenile Court 18 EIKENBARY TRUST The Eikenbary Trust – A Much Needed Resource For Our Younger Lawyers By Fredric L. Young Esq., Shareholder, Green & Green Lawyers 19 DBA LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Accepting Applications/Nominations for the 2020-2021 Class 20 ETHICS/CERTIFIED GRIEVANCE Old Ethics During the New Normal By Paul B. Roderer Jr. Esq., Roderer Law Office LLC. &
Christopher A. Conard Esq., Coolidge Wall Co., LPA
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Trustee's Message
A Winning Investment
By Becky Gentry Esq. WilmerHale DBA Member-at-Large
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usy.” That’s my typical answer when someone asks how I’m doing. It’s also the response that I get when I ask the question to my colleagues and friends. We’re all busy. In addition to the demands of life, family, friends, pets, kids, clubs, charities, churches, etc., we’ve chosen a stressful and demanding profession. Whether you’re a practicing attorney, paralegal, or support staff, the demands are high, and the expectation is (or at least feels like) perfection. We need to provide exceptional client service in an increasingly tight timeframe. Technology means that we are expected to be available practically on-demand. And then there are billable hours. Tracking your day in 6-minute increments makes you hyper-aware of how you are spending your time and making the best use of it. With all these demands, it is hard to prioritize anything other than what we need to get done for the next filing, brief, deposition, or deal. And let’s be honest, even if there isn’t a pressing deadline, it’s hard to see past the looming billable hour requirement. Indeed, as I write this, I’m aware that this article will go unread in many inboxes across Dayton. But by focusing solely on assignments and billable work, we are selling ourselves short. I say all the time that I need to find time for this or that. To read this article or book or to attend a training on a relevant topic. I’m sure you do too. The truth is, though, you’re never going to find the time to invest in yourself and your career. You have to make the time. And unless you make the time, you won’t reach your potential professionally or personally. I asked experienced members of the Dayton Bar what they would say if they could give young lawyers one piece of advice about investing in themselves personally and professionally. Here’s what they said….
Never Stop Learning
As attorneys, we are required to earn CLE credits every two years. Instead of showing up, signing in and zoning out, think strategically about what programs you can attend to enhance your knowledge, improve your legal skills or to learn something interesting. And learning shouldn’t end when you satisfy your CLE requirement. “Take time honing your craft,” said Anne Keeton, “attend CLEs that interest you, read articles, research, etc. Become knowledgeable in your area.” Also, consider volunteering to help present a CLE – it’s a great motivation to learn more about the topic and to hone your presentation skills.
Get Involved Outside of the Office
Another way to invest in yourself and others is by volunteering and participating in activities away from the office. Getting involved can provide personal satisfaction and help develop business. “I would encourage every young lawyer to look over the volunteer opportunities in the city and pick one and get really involved. Become a major contributor to that organization. Over time that activity shall entwine the young lawyer deeply into the community, and shall be very rewarding, both in a professional sense and in a personal sense of giving back,” said Merle F. Wilderding.
John Ruffolo added, “I believe that attorneys need to be leaders in outside activities. I invested in my love of soccer. I volunteered to become a coach, the attorney for several clubs, President of the league (a non-profit organization), and finally, President of the whole state-wide organization. One's legal background and insight are always appreciated at Board meetings. I made many new friends and a number of them became my clients or referred clients. It also allowed me to travel with my wife and children for games and national meetings.”
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TRUSTEE'S MESSAGE: A Winning Investment continued from page 4 Volunteer and pro bono work can also provide opportunities for professional development. My first trial and appellate experience was on pro bono criminal appointments. Yes, it added work to my plate, but it was rewarding and afforded me professional opportunities that I would not have otherwise had at that point in my career.
Build Relationships
“Engage with others around you whether it is colleagues in the profession or acquaintances in your personal life - even if it is outside of your comfort zone,” encouraged Denise Platfoot Lacey. Legal practice can feel isolating, particularly for attorneys who are new to the profession. It can be hard – and intimidating – to connect with other attorneys, but those relationships are essential for success. The relationships that you build within the legal profession can lead to mentors, colleagues to bounce ideas off and even friends who can relate in a way those outside of the profession can’t. Active involvement in the DBA is a great way to forge these relationships. On the other hand, it is also important to build relationships outside of the profession. Lawyers tend to talk shop. A lot. It’s helpful to have a community with which you can take off your lawyer hat and decompress.
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Find an Outlet for Stress and Focus on Health and Well-Being
We’ve already established that the legal profession is stressful – that’s not news to anyone reading this article. You cannot be your best, professionally or personally, if you don’t find an outlet for that stress and a way to manage your own mental and physical health. Perhaps the most important piece of advice in this article is that first and foremost, you need to take care of yourself. “Learn to manage and reduce stress,” said the Honorable Judge Mary Wiseman. “I would urge all attorneys to find an outlet for stress relief and management and then engage in that practice consistently. Whether it is running, journaling, meditating, conscious breathing, yoga, yodeling or gargling, find one thing and do it every single day.” By making the time and focusing on these tips, you can make a winning investment – an investment in yourself, your community, your relationships, and your career.
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Barrister of the Month
Steven A. Watring Auman, Mahan & Furry, LPA
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nder normal circumstances, I would have interviewed this month’s feature over lunch or coffee. As we are aware of by now, however, the current circumstances are far from normal. Despite having to meet telephonically, I thoroughly enjoyed connecting with and getting to know the May 2020 Barrister of the Month, Stephen Watring. Steve is originally from Ashland, Ohio and for as long as he can remember, he always wanted to be a lawyer—that is, of course, if becoming a cowboy did not pan out. He grew up watching Perry Mason and was enamored with legal television shows at a young age. Despite his desire to pursue law, Steve remembers being unsure if that dream would come to fruition. As I’m sure others can relate, coming from a working-middle class family in a small town can make it difficult to see beyond your present circumstances. Steve ultimately branched out of his hometown and moved to the Dayton area to attend college at Wright State University. Among other reasons, Steve was interested in Wright State due to their men’s tennis program. Not only did Steve play for the college, but he also received a varsity letter for his accomplishments. He still plays recreationally and often sees colleagues and occasionally current and former members of our Bench. Steve later graduated cum laude from Wright State with a degree in political science. Shortly after college, he married his wife and they stayed in Dayton due in part to his wife landing a job at Delco. Steve worked as a messenger for a law firm, and thanks to some encouragement from his wife, recommitted himself to his dream of becoming a lawyer. He took the LSAT and ultimately decided to attend the University of Dayton School of Law. Prior to graduating magna cum laude from UDSL, and faced with the reality of
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entering the workforce, Steve answered an ad for a law clerk in the labor and employment group at an area firm. Just three years into practice, Steve was presented with an opportunity to become a partner at his firm, Auman Mahan & Furry, which will be celebrating its 35th anniversary this month (at the time under a different name). As a director with Auman Mahan & Furry, Steve enjoys a robust practice focused on assisting businesses in a variety of labor and employment matters. He guides his clients through a range of issues ensuring that they are in compliance with employment laws to avoid potential lawsuits and other employmentrelated claims. As a result of his experience in employment discrimination claims, Steve has also developed an active practice in avoidance and defense of housing discrimination claims. With over 35 years of experience, Steve has established himself as a subject matter expert in labor and employment matters. This expertise led him to his work as a private mediator with Mediation@Work. Formally trained at Pepperdine University, Steve helps parties resolve employment and business disputes. Although a slight departure from his role as advocate for his clients, Steve enjoys playing the role of peacemaker to help bring people to a resolution that is beneficial to both sides. When asked what the most challenging aspect of his job is, Steve answered trial work. As an experienced, strategic litigator, Steve knows that the preparation and endurance required for trial can be both an exhilarating and exacerbating experience. His approach to his work exemplifies a piece of advice he received at the start of his career: Decide what kind of attorney you want to be. Anyone can show up, go through the motions and fare well; this approach, however, will not serve you or your clients well. Steve’s peer-reviewed rating as a Super
Lawyer is proof that being successful and respected in our profession requires much more than that. He credits much of his success to his ability to adapt to change. Much like a chameleon, Steve has learned to adapt to his surroundings, whether that be to fit the needs of his client or adjust to opposing counsel’s disposition. “The best attorneys are ready to change with the circumstances,” Steve opined. Rather than being rigid and forcing his philosophy onto his client, he meets the client where they are to devise the best course of action to meet their objective, which is the most rewarding aspect of his job. Steve and I ended our conversation mulling over a piece of advice he received from one of his law professors. Like many law students (and especially recent graduates), Steve found himself unsure of what direction to take upon graduation. His professor told him not to spend too much time trying to figure it out; the practice will pick you. Much like Harry Potter, the wand picks the wizard, the wizard does not pick the wand. When you hyper-fixate on what steps to take in your career, you inadvertently close yourself off from the opportunities that aid in the very self-discovery you’re seeking. As a student, Steve had no strong interest in labor and employment law, but had he been rigid in his approach, he would have never answered the ad that ultimately led him to where he is today practicing in an area he thoroughly enjoys.
By Ebony Davenport Esq. DBA Editorial Board Pickrel Schaeffer & Ebeling Co., LPA
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Appellate Court Practice
Dealing with Your Appellate Expert: Myths & Misconceptions
By Terry W. Posey Jr, Esq. Co-Chair Appellate Court Practice Gottschlich & Portune LLP
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ost litigators know one, or have heard of one – the appellate expert. Whether formally credentialed or not, this particular attorney has done more oral arguments in the past year than you have done in the past twenty. Yet, when the time comes, you, the seasoned litigator facing an appellate issue, are apprehensive about engaging this expert. In this article, we will discuss frequently heard myths and misconceptions about utilizing an appellate expert with the hopes of demystifying their practice, demonstrating that an appellate expert is truly a go-to resource for the trial attorney, and improving outcomes for you, your firm, and your client. Myth #1: They will want to take over the entire case. Whether your expert is an attorney inside or outside your firm, the most common reason practitioners are reluctant to consult an appellate expert is the fear that the expert will try to take over the entire case. While an appellate expert certainly could take over the entire appeal, the appellate expert is there to serve the needs of the case. When being consulted by another attorney, an appellate expert recognizes that the attorney is the client. The appellate expert’s goal, like all attorneys, is to meet the client’s needs. They will work at your direction on strategy (whether or not to appeal), formalities (initiation and preparing the record), motions practice, issue spotting, briefwriting, or even oral argument preparation. The appellate attorney engages at your request, and only for the tasks you consider appropriate. The appellate expert does not take it personally when you limit their services to your particular needs. These attorneys have extensive training and experiences that qualifies them to be certified as some of the few attorneys permitted to use the title “expert”; you should use that expertise without fear. Myth #2: It costs too much to get someone else up to speed. So you, the modern litigator, has recognized the benefit of calling an appellate expert. What’s the next barrier to reaching out? Cost. The trial litigator has been through the case from factual development through of those judgment. Most clients are not going to be happy about paying to get someone else up to speed on the case. Appellate experts acknowledge this as a concern. For that reason, most appellate experts are willing to “accommodate” their billable time to get up to speed and provide actual value to the matter needing consultation. If that means coming to an agreement on how time getting up to speed is billed, they are willing to do it. Appellate experts like working on appeals – and most frequently recognize that their cost must be aligned with the benefit they bring to the table. They are used to this conversation. Don’t let the fear of additional cost keep you from improving your potential outcome.
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Myth #3: I’ve done this before, I can do it again. As mentioned, appellate experts like working on appeals. They also recognize that almost everyone else likes working on appeals. It’s a closed-universe law exam problem, where you get to stand up and do a fifteen-minute oral argument at the end. Does this mean you are the best attorney for your client to handle the appeal if you aren’t doing them very regularly? There are litigators that are comfortable handling numerous trial court cases across jurisdictions in a year that may not have had a substantive appeal in the past ten. Your friendly appellate expert knows these rules, has written briefs more frequently, and is ready to assist you in maximizing opportunities for success. Even if the trial attorney writes the brief and performs the oral argument – what’s the harm in having a consultant to help better understand what tone and content the appellate judges are expecting to see? Myth #4: There’s nothing I can’t figure out from reading the rules. Every subject matter expert knows there are the written rules and the unwritten rules. What if you realize at the last minute that you need an extension on your brief ? What appellate jurisdictions will grant them freely or which ones will dismiss your appeal after you file a motion for extension instead of the brief ? Which courts like being called with questions and which ones will tell you to file a motion instead? Your local appellate expert generally knows the answers to these questions. If we’re presuming the responsible litigator to be cost-conscious (see Myth #2, above), why not go to the most direct and likely quick answer to questions critical to your appeal?
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APPELLATE COURT PRACTICE: Dealing with Your Appellate Expert: Myths & Misconceptions continued from page 10
Misconception #1: Appellate experts only handle appellate cases. So we have cleared away the myths. You now understand the value and importance of engaging with an appellate expert. From here, all that’s left is to clear away are the misconceptions involved in working effectively with an appellate expert. The number one misconception about appellate experts is that they only work on appeals. This misunderstands how an appellate expert can assist your case. An appellate expert needs to also have a complete background as a trial litigator. An appellate expert without direct (and active) experience handling all phases of litigation will lack the ability to identify where the error occurred and whether (or not) it was preserved. They have to understand how all of the trial court processes work to make the record and establish the available arguments on appeal.
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Misconception #2: I only need to call the appellate expert after the final ruling comes in. The closed-universe status of an appeal is the appellate expert’s greatest tool and greatest agony. The closed-universe defines the availability of arguments and the presence of evidence necessary to justify those arguments. Like you, the appellate expert has one overarching objective – to win on behalf of the client. The misconception here is that they are only of utility after the case is decided. Appellate experts are frequently underutilized by attorneys good at positioning their case in front of a judge or jury, but who may not be used to having to make sure a record exists for the purposes of an appeal. At trial alone, appellate experts may assist with voir dire, evidentiary objections (and proffers), and jury instructions. Knowing how to make and improve a record can go a long way to improving outcomes. There are many myths and misconception about working with a procedural expert. An appellate expert is only there to help improve outcomes – and can work at your direction and within the financial limitations of a matter.
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COVID-19: Health & Wellness
Mental Wellbeing Amid COVID-19
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t’s been a few weeks since schools, gyms, restaurants, and other business were mandated to close over COVID-19 concerns. While it is incredibly important to focus on your physical health during these unprecedented times, it is also just as important to focus on your mental health. Here are some tips to get you through the social-distancing blues: 1. Limit media – of all types. The news and other forms of social media tend to follow the path of Chicken Little and imply the sky is falling. While the information they present is informative, it is important not to get bogged down into all the, at times, depressing information. Filter the media you intake to maintain a balanced perspective.
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2. Focus on family time (including the family pets).
Let’s face it – most of the time we are at work and/or out of the house. Embrace this as an opportunity to spend more time with our families. Revisit familiar traditions and start new ones. 3. Stay active. You don’t need a gym to keep moving! The internet is filled with free workouts, yoga routines, and other ways to stay active while indoors. With summer weather around the corner, take this time to go for a walk outside (dogs make walks all the better!). Staying active in ways that you can will stave off that cabin fever. 4. Schedule virtual get-togethers. Had plans with your friends Thursday night? Make it a virtual gathering! Get comfy with your favorite snacks and connect everyone together on Skype or FaceTime. Reach out to those you know who may be feeling particularly lonely or isolated. 5. Keep to your routine. If you are working from home or on a flexible work schedule, try to keep things as normal as possible. For those of us working from home, you’re literally never leaving the office. Don’t fall into a habit of working around the clock because you are more accessible. Be self-aware about what rhythms are and are not working for you. Take the time for you and your family, get the down time when you need it, and set boundary expectations. Recognize our work colleagues also may be adapting their own work schedules to juggle competing demands and priorities. Be patient and gracious with them. 6. Relax. When you are back to the regular, hectic grind of clients, courts, and deadlines, I guarantee you are going to miss the days when you were forced to attend a teleconference or video conference in your slippers. If you are fortunate enough to be able to work from home – revel in it! Take the opportunity to take a break when you can. With all the stress in the world, piled on to the typical stress in our days, finding time to relax is more important than ever. During these times, I like to reflect on the wisdom of Aaron Rodgers when he addressed panicked fans at the start of a dismal 2015 season – "Five letters here just for everybody out there in Packer-land: R-E-L-A-X...Relax. We're going to be OK." 14
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Get to Know Newly Appointed Judge Mary E. Montgomery What advice does Judge Montgomery have for attorneys considering running for a judgeship?
Judge Montgomery believes that running for a judicial position is a deeply personal decision. If that is a decision that you have come to make, then you need to make sure that you are on stable footing in your legal career. Furthermore, you need to thoroughly research the judgeship for which you want to run. Is it municipal court? County Court? Common Pleas Court? Court of Appeals? Will your race take you to only certain jurisdictions within Montgomery County, involve the entirety of Montgomery County, or in the case of the Court of Appeals, involve six Counties? Is it an open seat or will you be running against an incumbent? Are you actively engaged in your community and do you have sufficient contacts throughout the Community? Running a campaign is a full time job and this may be in addition to your regular “day” job as an attorney. Judge Montgomery went on to state that you will additionally need the support of your family during this time and it is important that you keep the lines of communication open.
What is the biggest difference Judge Montgomery has found between practicing law and being a judge?
Judge Montgomery expressed that the biggest difference is going from advocating for your client to becoming a neutral party. As a judge, your mindset must shift from zealously arguing your point to fairly and impartially listening to both sides and then rendering a decision such that everyone feels as if due consideration was given to their arguments.
What does Judge Montgomery enjoy most about her job?
Judge Montgomery expressed that she enjoys interacting with people, e.g., the attorneys, jurors, citizens and the defendants she sees in her courtroom every week.
How would Judge Montgomery describe her courtroom style?
Judge Montgomery stated that while she is maintaining control of her courtroom, she wants attorneys to be able to freely try their cases. She does, however, expect attorneys to be prepared (know their case and know the law) and be punctual.
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What is the best advice that Judge Montgomery can give to attorneys trying a case before her?
Judge Montgomery expressed that the best advice that she can give attorneys appearing before her is: 1) be prepared; 2) know your case; and 3) know the law. Judge Montgomery expressed that if you are prepared for your case, everything else will follow.
What first drew Judge Montgomery to the legal field?
Judge Montgomery stated that she does not remember a time when she did not want to be a lawyer. She expressed that she can remember reading To Kill A Mockingbird as a child and being inspired by the story.
What has drawn Judge Montgomery to Dayton?
Judge Montgomery expressed that Dayton is the place that she calls home, despite not being raised her because she has lived in Dayton longer than any other city. Judge Montgomery stated that she moved around quite a bit as a child and then came to Dayton for law school. While at law school, she met her future husband, who is a Dayton native. After law school, she chose to stay in Dayton and went on to marry her husband. In her opinion, Dayton is a great place to live because not only are the commutes short but the people are warm and welcoming and there is a real sense of community.
What activities does Judge Montgomery enjoy engaging in when she does have free time?
In her free time Judge Montgomery enjoys reading, gardening, spending time with her children, going on walks and attending her children’s sporting events and cheering them on. Judge Montgomery also says she dabbles in photographing, but is an amateur at best!
What is something you want people to know about you?
Judge Montgomery says she loves to cook and has a library of cookbooks that she is working her way through. In another life, she says she would have gone to culinary school and jokingly says, “Maybe in my second career!” By Sarita L. Simon Esq. DBA Editorial Board Montgomery County Juvenile Court
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May 2020 Friday May 15 Diversity Issues Section | Noon-1pm
Tuesday May 12 CLE WEBINAR: Labor & Employment Section presents:
Civility in the Workplace with Brien Shoemaker, Outreach & Education Coordinator, EEOC 1.0 Prof. Conduct Hr. (pending) | Noon-1pm In this one-hour webinar/workshop, Mr. Shoemaker will address recognition and prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace and provide strategies employers can implement to cultivate cultures of civility and respect.
Civil Practice & ADR Section | 5pm-6pm
Wednesday May 13 CLE WEBINAR: Appellate Section presents:
CLE WEBINAR: Coping with Stress During Times of Crisis: Five Top Tips with Susan Wawrose, Professor of Lawyering Skills, UDSL 1.0 Prof. Conduct Hr. | Noon-1pm Attorneys experience stress at higher levels than most professionals even in ordinary times. During this unprecedented time, many legal professionals may be seeking ways to cope with additional stressors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This presentation will review five core strategies attorneys can use to promote their mental and emotional well-being. The focus will be on simple, effective practices that can be adapted for even the busiest lifestyle.
Wednesday May 20 Criminal Law Section | Noon-1pm
Virtual Oral Argument Tips from Justice Judith French 1.0 Prof. Conduct Hr | Noon-1pm Conducting oral arguments in person at any court is challenging. Conducting oral arguments at the Ohio Supreme Court when a live appearance isn’t possible is daunting. Join Justice French to hear pointers about making a virtual oral argument stand out. From courtroom protocol to argument dos and don’ts, this live interactive presentation will help you best present your case.
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Thursday May 14 Domestic Relations Section | Noon-1pm
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Eikenbary Trust
The Eikenbary Trust – A Much Needed Resource For Our Younger Lawyers By Fredric L. Young Esq. Incoming DBA President Shareholder, Green & Green Lawyers
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he world we lived in just weeks ago had many difficulties and challenges, but in many ways, nothing compared to those brought about by COVID-19. Coronavirus’s impact on our health, health concerns, family, friends, businesses and finances is immeasurable. Businesses big and small, whether previously financially sound or weak, now find themselves in similar churning waters, grabbing for lifelines to keep their operations going, keep people employed and to maintain a future for the time this pandemic will hopefully end. We all know lawyers have not escaped these issues. The adverse impact on law firm operations and finances is real and broadbased. Many law firms applied for Payroll Protection Plan funds for the same reasons other businesses did. If the lines for the SBA had been physical realities, the people in those lines would be the faces from every aspect of our business and legal community. The legal community knows these times are extraordinarily hard for younger lawyers starting their careers and facing large expenses to find traction in their practices, while still trying to support themselves and their families. Happy thoughts for the day, huh? So, let’s look at some light to get through the tunnel. Check out the photo that accom18
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panies this article (not me for heaven's sake), the one with the guy on the awesome vintage motorcycle. I suggest this is the coolest photograph to appear in the Dayton Bar Briefs. But it is important for another reason. The photo depicts Herb Eikenbary, whose life alone could be a book. In fact, Herb is part of our own David Greer’s book on the area’s legal history – Sluff of History’s Boot Soles: An Anecdotal History of Dayton’s Bench and Bar. Herb lives on through the legacy known as the Eikenbary Trust, an important source of financial aid for our younger lawyers even in the best of times. The Trust is of critical importance now. The Trust provides two financial opportunities to deserving and qualified applicants. One is a grant of up to $4,000.00. The second is a low interest loan of up to $6,000.00. Applicants must be under 35 years of age, practice and reside in Montgomery County, and in need of financial assistance. While the Trust, too, has been financially impacted, it remains in business, but funds are limited. If you believe you qualify – APPLY NOW! While the Trust has been around a long time, issuing grants and making loans along the way, applications seldom if ever exhausted available funds. I and members of the Trust’s Advisory Board believe some lawyers feel a stigma attaches to those seeking grants and loans like this. Nothing could be further
from the truth, especially now. Also, if you are concerned about disclosing financial information, remember that information is kept in confidence. If thoughts like these kept you from applying – STOP THAT! The Trust is intended to benefit young lawyers we all know at times need help to establish and maintain their practices and support themselves. Many law firms, like most every business in our area, are seeking funds, whether PPP or otherwise, to support their practices. Young deserving lawyers simply have an additional resource to pursue for that purpose. If you are not one of our younger lawyers that may qualify for a Trust grant or loan, you may know one or a few who do. Please let them know that the Eikenbary Trust is available and urge them to consider applying. For more information, go to www.daybar. org/page/EikenbaryTrust. Now.
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DAYTON BAR ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
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The DBA Leadership Development Program is accepting applications NOW for the Class of 2020-2021. By participating in the program you will Explore leadership opportunities, Expand your networking within the legal community, and Experience the benefits of DBA Membership, all crucial elements in your future professional and personal success!
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The Leadership Development Program is designed for DBA Members who have been practicing less that 5 years. Monthly activities, events and sessions will run September through June and connect you with issues, essential training, and key leaders of the community. Lawyers will be accepted based upon an interest in the DBA and future leadership positions at the DBA. All candidates must be in good standing within the legal community and express an interest in community service.
Previous Leadership Development Program Grads are Current Leaders!
“colleagues The Class provided me with a forum to make new friends among my new-lawyer as well as networking opportunities with experienced attorneys serving
the Bar. The speakers and class topics provided me with insight and skills I needed to create a foundation for being a lawyer-leader in my community. - Cassandra Andres Rice Esq. Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, LLP DBA LD Class of 2013-14’
“to The DBA Leadership Development Class provided me with a meaningful opportunity identify ways to grow as both a lawyer and a community leader through thoughtful
discussions with local judges, thought leaders, and business professionals. People look to lawyers for wisdom and insight. The DBA Leadership Development Class offered me the tools and relationships to refine those qualities while making a difference in both my practice and our community.- Zachary S. Heck Esq. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP DBA LD Class of 2017-18’
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Ethics/Certified Grievance
By Paul B. Roderer Jr. Esq. Co-Chair Ethics & Certified Grievance Roderer Law Office, LLC
Old Ethics During the New Normal
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ar Briefs goes to press just as the Governor and Dr. Acton announced the plan to re-open businesses throughout the state. As we know, the delivery of legal services is an essential business. However, one can surely say no one’s practice will return to “normal” at least in the short term. In some situations, there will very likely be a “new normal.” We know the new normal must consider the required work guidelines to protect one another. Employers and employees will need to determine “fitness for work” based on whether one has a fever and one’s overall sense of health. We will be expected to wear masks and sanitize work areas. How these requirements will be done in courtroom settings, attorneys’ offices, jails and all the places attorneys go to perform essential functions, attend to client’s legal needs and provide access to justice will be evolving. As with most aspects of the practice of law, our profession will react to the new normal. Until then, we still must be mindful of our mandated ethical duties that have not changed. The purpose of this article is to remind each of us that regardless of the current pandemic we must continue to follow the Rules of Professional Conduct as currently written. One can foresee that the use of technology will continue to lead to changes in how we practice, but until then we must conscientiously adhere to the ethical rules as currently written. The short summary that follows is the product of guidance that can be found at the OSBA’s Covid-19 Resource Directory and from a review of guidance issued by other state bar associations.
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DILIGENCE AND THE DUTY TO KEEP CLIENTS INFORMED
First, we must ensure we comply with our duty to keep clients informed. This includes informing clients with court cases that their case may not be a current priority for the court. This is particularly true for civil litigants since there will undoubtedly be a backlog of criminal cases. It may be an especially difficult matter to discuss with family law clients as their problems often need quick attention. A recommended best practice would be crafting a client plan and timeline on how to address their case as we learn more about court operations. You are encouraged to review and reacquaint yourself with Professional Rules 1.3 Diligence and 1.4 Communication.
BE MINDFUL OF CONFIDENTIALITY
Working at home can create confidentiality challenges with other family members. How robust is the security of your electronic system at home? What video platforms or apps are you using for meetings? Are you discussing confidential client matters by video conference? Like it or not, the duty of technological competence requires attorneys to understand the risks and benefits of technology to their practices. This understanding includes the general risks and benefits of the transmission of confidential and sensitive data. That said, some attorneys may possess such skills and knowledge. Alternatively, attorneys should consult with staff or other entities capable of providing
By Christopher A. Conard Esq. Co-Chair Ethics & Certified Grievance Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A.
expertise in areas pertaining to cybersecurity. You may find reacquainting yourself with Professional Rules 1.6 Confidentiality of Information and 1.15 Safekeeping of Funds and Property helpful.
MANAGING ILLNESS
The first recorded COVID death in Ohio was 76-year-old Lucas County attorney Mark D. Wagoner, Sr. Statistically speaking, we will lose more colleagues who are members of the bar to this disease in the upcoming months. It would be wise for all law firms and particularly solo practitioners to consider a plan for substitute lawyers. Professional Rule 1.3 Comment 5 specifically states the duty of diligence may require sole practitioner to have a plan in place to prevent neglect of client matters. The rule presumes in firm settings other lawyers will protect client interests. Nonetheless, both small firms and solo practitioners should look to partner together through reciprocal agreements to advise clients and courts in the event an attorney becomes incapacitated. There is little doubt that our society will adapt to the new normal in whatever form it takes. Judges and lawyers will be at the forefront of change as it evolves. In the meantime, do not hesitate to call on a friend or colleague for help or guidance if you need it. Even better, just call to say hello. We look forward to the time when we can once again rub elbows, share our stories and ponder the new normal. Until then, stay safe, cover up and wash your hands.
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You Do Have Time!
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ne of the most popular “excuses” we hear at the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program is “I don’t By Scott R. Mote Esq., Executive Director have time.” Yes, I understand that lawyers are busy, but it seems like this phrase has become Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program an excuse for many things. “I don’t have time to take care of my mental health. I don’t have time to talk to a therapist. I don’t have time to exercise. I don’t have time to get a physical. I don’t have time to send my mom a birthday card.” The truth is, every person has the same amount of time; it’s the way you use it that makes the difference. Consider some of these tips on how to better manage your time.
Audit your time
In a quest to get more sleep and focus more on her health and well-being, my wife Gretchen, also an attorney, recently conducted a time audit that she compared against the schedule she thought she was following. She tracked every minute of every day of what she did for one week. This wasn’t a rounding up exercise, such as “from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., I read the paper.” This exercise focused on what she did every minute. At 8 a.m., she walked out to get the paper. At 8:01, she noticed that some of her flowers were starting to wilt, so she removed the faded flowers from the plants. From 8:08 to 8:15, she realized she needed to water her plants, so she went inside and filled her watering can, went back outside and watered the plants, and put the watering can away. At 8:17, she picked up the paper and walked inside. When she was opening the paper, her computer dinged notifying 22
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her of an email. She opened up her laptop and started answering email messages. By now, it was 8:35, and she hadn’t even read the first page of the newspaper. She was already behind schedule. This exercise taught her many lessons, one being that she is easily distracted. Her goal was to read the paper from 8 to 8:30, but she spent all of that time and then some on other tasks. Until she wrote down all of her digressions, she never knew how much time she was wasting. She recommends writing down what you think your schedule is, and then going back and looking at it after you record your minute-by-minute time audit. You’ll realize how many interruptions you had in your schedule.
Early to bed and early to rise
We all know that getting enough sleep is important for our health. What would happen if you woke up an hour or two earlier every day? Plenty of positive things! There is something motivating about waking up while everyone else is still asleep. This is your time to focus on yourself. You can start your day with exercise, meditation, reading the paper, finishing that brief you put off, etc. If you have children, waking up before them can be very helpful for your day. It is difficult to meditate, read, exercise, work, or pretty much do anything else when your two-year-old needs your attention. Take this time for you! When you wake up early, you are more productive throughout the day, which means you should be able to fall asleep faster and easier at night.
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Delegate
A 2019 study from Clio determined that the average lawyer worked just 2.5 hours of billable work each day in 2018. If you work an eight-hour day, that means you are only using 31% of your day to bill clients. An easy way to increase this number is to delegate. There is a good reason you have support staff and paralegals. Delegate less profitable work to paralegals and non-billable tasks to other staff members whenever you can. Before you start a task, ask yourself if this is something a paralegal or administrative assistant can do. The time you spend making copies and updating client files can add up to a significant amount of time—time you could use for billable hours. This is probably obvious, but make sure you don’t take cases that are outside your competence area. You could spend more time than you have trying to learn new parts of the law. Also, get rid of clients who fail to pay. You could spend too much time trying to be compensated. www.daybar.org
Organize your day
How much time do you spend in the mornings trying to figure out what to wear, making lunches, or getting children ready for school? Try to accomplish these tasks the night before. Maybe your children are old enough to do some of these things themselves. Hold them accountable! During that extra hour or two you have in the mornings (when you start waking up earlier), figure out how you will spend your time during the day. Review your work calendar, your family calendar, and determine the best way to organize your day.
Focus
It is easy for all of us to lose track of time and get distracted during the day. It’s tough to focus on a task when you have notifications chiming, people stopping by your office, children calling you asking you where the cereal is, phones ringing and myriad text messages. Instead of answering each email, text or phone call as it happens, set aside time for
each. When you are working on a client case, close your email, and put your phone on silent mode. This will help you focus more on the task at hand.
What will you do with your extra time?
Tracking your time has many benefits. If you are honest with how you are spending your time, you might find that you actually do have time. You could enjoy a round of golf, focus on your mental health, take your significant other out on a date, visit your mom, bill more hours, or just sit down and watch your favorite television program. You deserve it! If you find yourself stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, seek help. The Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program helps lawyers, judges and law students manage life's stresses. OLAP has saved lives, careers, marriages and families. All inquiries are confidential. (800) 348-4343 / ohiolap.org
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From the Judges Desk
Who Was That Masked Man?
H
igh Ho Silver, here comes the Lone Ranger; he’s riding on down to rescue me! Well Folks, I don’t think the Lone Ranger can lasso the dreaded VIRUS! I’m hopeful, however, that by this time next year we will have developed a vaccine or other elixir to tame this beast. In the meantime, we are challenged to figure out how to proceed safely and effectively with the administration of justice in Montgomery County. Picture this scenario, Judy Smith receives notification next week that she is required to serve as a juror in a case set for trial in July. Almost all cases that are tried in our Courts these days are criminal and typically the trials are reserved for serious felonies. Judy Smith arrives at the Courthouse and sits in the hallway with 50 other perfect strangers. Then she is ushered into a courtroom, sitting next to the same strangers and essentially applying to serve a sentence of jury service for the next five days confined in very close quarters. If I were Judy Smith I’d be providing/giving any and every excuse known to humankind to be excused - if I even showed up at all. So, it begs the question: How do we return to function safely? We can’t put off trials forever. The obvious first steps: Provide jurors with gloves, masks and hand sanitizers. But will that alleviate the concerns? Don’t think so. Perhaps it is possible to separate the jurors during the trial by utiliz-
ing some of the courtroom space, but not sure about voir dire. And as for the lawyers, provide more space for them to keep distance? I know our Court welcomes ideas and they are solicited here. For my immediate staff, they will all be required to wear masks and gloves. I have no control over the remainder of the Courthouse; however, our Court Administrator Steve Hollon is working tirelessly to address all of these issues. We are lucky to have Steve at the helm. I also know for now everyone is trying their best to honor social distancing and the like. I called off my criminal docket for the month of April and may do the same for May. We are still taking care of business and have a telephonic docket on Thursdays. I believe all the Judges in this Court have the experience to know what people need to remain in custody and who can be released – so, if they should be in jail, keep them there; if not, let them out. It really is that simple. There are a couple hearings we will have to conduct but they will be limited and social distanced. Normally the Judge’s column addresses some new legal issue or something related thereto. This is not the time to discuss the ramifications of a new sentencing law or the particular effectiveness of this or that specialty court. This is the time for all of us to put on the mask, ride into the Courthouse and say, “High Ho Silver, away with the Virus”.
By The Honorable Richard Skelton Montgomery County Common Pleas Court
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Enhancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Our Legal Community The Greater Dayton Area Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Legal Roundtable strives to strengthen Dayton’s legal community by promoting efforts to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion. 2020 Initiatives • University of Dayton School of Law and Legal Roundtable Mentoring Program for Diverse Students • Mentoring program kicked off in January and will continue through April • 16 legal practitioners and 16 UDSL diverse law students are participating • The mentoring topic for February was developing a professional and personal brand • Summer Diversity Clerkship Program – May-August 2020 • Legal Roundtable Mock Interview Sessions – Fall • Partnering with the Dayton Bar Association, University of Dayton School of Law and other Ohio legal diversity, equity and inclusion organizations Meetings of the Greater Dayton Area Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Legal Roundtable are open to all legal professionals and law students. For more information, please contact: Wray Blattner Thompson Hine LLP Wray.Blattner@ThompsonHine.com Julius L. Carter Julius L. Carter Co., LPA jcarter@juliuscarter.com
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