Columbus — The Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (OACTA) announces the recipients of its 2016 Law Student Diversity Scholarships. These scholarships were open to incomingsecond and third-year African American, Hispanic, Asian, Pan Asian and Native American students enrolled at Ohio law schools. Incoming second and third-year female law students enrolled at Ohio law schools are also eligible regardless of race or ethnicity. Other criteria for the scholarship included:
- Academic achievement in law school;
- Professional interest in civil defense practice; and
- Service to community and to the cause of diversity.
Three scholarships, each in the amount of $1,250, will be awarded to Emily Kerber, a student at Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, David A. López-Kurtz, a student at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, and Kelsey M. Schiffer, a student at Capital University Law School. These three students will be recognized at the OACTA Annual Meeting on Nov. 10, 2016, at the Sheraton Columbus at Capitol Square. They are all student members of the Ohio State Bar Association.
The Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys is an organization of attorneys, corporate executives and managers who devote a substantial portion of their time to the defense of civil lawsuits and the management of claims against individuals, corporations and governmental entities. The Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys promotes fairness, excellence, and integrity in the civil justice system by providing resources and education to attorneys and others dedicated to the defense of civil actions. OACTA believes that a diverse membership makes a stronger organization. OACTA encourages diversity in all aspects of its activities and is committed to nurturing a culture that supports and promotes diversity. In 2011, OACTA was nationally recognized as the recipient of the DRI (Defense Research Institute) State and Local Defense Organization Diversity Award. Learn more about OACTA at www.oacta.org.
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