Kim Cocroft ’00 is two months into her judgeship with the Franklin County, Ohio, Court of Common Pleas. It’s a position that Cocroft said she was unsure she would ever have the opportunity to hold.

“I didn’t know or believe I would be able to attain this position,” she said.

Cocroft applied to be a judge because she knew she was capable of fulfilling the position. “Never self exclude,” she said. “Let someone else tell you you’re not qualified.” (Read More)

The event is hosted by Jim Lawrence '65, Dr. Frank Chester Woodside III '69, Jim Johnson '72, Steve Jemison '75, David Olson '78, Steve Miller '84, Dan Hendy '04, Patrick Woodside '05, Matt Horwitz '07, and Leigh Anne Williams Benedic '07.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 16, to Carlita Pitts at (614) 292-8809 or via e-mail to pitts.54@osu.edu.

Professor Mary Beth Beazley was honored by the Class of 2009 as the Morgan E. Shipman Outstanding Professor Award. Read more about Beazley and the award.

Assistant Dean Monte Smith was chosen as the Outstanding Staff Member by 2009 graduates. Read more about Smith and the award.

Rebekah Kaufman ’99 came to The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law knowing she wanted to pursue a practice in litigation.

“At the time I wasn’t sure what area of the law I wanted to practice in, but I knew I wanted to do litigation,” she said.

After receiving her bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Barnard College in New York City and her master’s degree in philosophy from Ohio State, she decided to switch gears and go to law school.

“I really liked the analytical part of philosophy, but I didn’t want to be a teacher,” she said. “Law is a good extension of philosophy because of all the complex and practical work.” (Read More)

Alumni can now begin registering to attend Reunion 2009 on Sept. 11-12. If you’re a member of the class of 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1999, or 2004, please follow the link below to learn more about the 2009 Reunion Weekend. Class committees have worked hard to ensure that this will be a fun-filled weekend.

More information and registration information is available at http://moritzlaw.osu.edu/reunions/index.php

The 4th Annual Barton Memorial Cup will be June 13 at the Golf Club of Dublin. Students will face off against alumni and faculty to determine which side will gain possession of the Barton Memorial Cup. All alumni, students, faculty, and friends of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law are welcome to participate. Proceeds benefit law students through the Robert K. Barton ’62 Memorial Scholarship Fund.

To learn more about the annual event or to register, please visit http://moritzlaw.osu.edu/bartonmemorial/index.php

Professor Douglas Berman will speak at two upcoming events entitled “Preserving Your Business and Reputation in the Face of Unwarranted Prosecution.” The discussions will dissect the power of federal and state prosecutors in our society.

Professor Berman will join D. Michael Crites of Dinsmore & Shohl and Ralph W. Kohnen of Taft Stettinius & Hollister in panels during the Tuesday, June 9 events in Columbus and Cincinnati.
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