In some circles, Marlene H. Dortch ’92 has forever been known as the granddaughter of legendary track star, Olympic gold medalist, and Ohio State great Jesse Owens. She has, and always will have, an unceasing admiration for her grandfather. But Dortch, who has spent nearly nine years as secretary of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is also tallying up some remarkable successes of her own.

Her accomplishments and hard work are apparent at the FCC, where she has maintained her appointment under three different commission chairmen. ››Read more

SideBar welcomed members of the Moritz community to submit their 2011 New Year's resolutions for publication. We think you'll find these submissions -- made by Moritz alumni and one faculty member -- inspiring, reflective, and humorous. The Moritz faculty and staff wish each of you a safe and happy 2011!trill ››Read the resolutions

Paul M. Nick ’90 was named interim executive director of the Ohio Ethics Commission. Prior to being named to the position, Nick was the commission’s chief investigative attorney. He joined the commission in 1995 as an investigative counsel. The Ohio Ethics Commission is an independent agency that oversees the Ohio Ethics Law for most state and local public officials and employees throughout Ohio.

Betsy Luper Schuster ’97 was named Ohio’s chief elections counsel by Ohio Secretary of State-Elect Jon Husted in December. Prior to the appointment, Schuster was the commissioner at the Ohio Court of Claims, Crime Victims Appeals, and a hearing officer for various state departments and agencies. Schuster has also served as chief legal counsel to the Ohio governor and deputy chief legal counsel. Schuster has taught legislation and appellate advocacy at Moritz and Capital University Law School.