University Attended:
Xavier University, B.A., Political Science, 1976; Xavier University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1976
Law School Attended:
University of Cincinnati, J.D., 1979
Year of First Admission:
1979
Admission:
1979, Ohio; 1979, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Memberships:
Cincinnati (President, 2001-2002; Board Member, 1983-1990, 1994-1997, 1998-2003; Domestic Relations Committee), Ohio State (President, 2009-2010; Board of Governors, 2005-2011; Council of Delegates, 1985-; Family Law Committee; Past Chair, Women in the Profession Section) and American (Member: House of Delegates, 1986-; State Delegate, 2010-; Standing Committee on Meetings and Travel, (2013-); Past Chair, Standing Committee on Membership; Past Chair, Member, House of Delegates Committee on Issues of Concern to the Profession; House of Delegates Committee on Rules and Calendar, 2006-2008, 1996-1998 and 1992-1994; Past Chair, Standing Committee on Substance Abuse; Chair, 2007, ABA/CFCC United Family Court Summit; Board of Editors, ABA Journal, 2005-2011; Sections of: Litigation; Family Law; Solo Small Firm and General Practice) Bar Associations; American Judicature Society; American Council Association (Past President); Cincinnati Academy of Collaborative Professionals.
Birth Information:
Toledo, Ohio, August 23, 1954
Reported Cases:
Lemming v. University of Cincinnati, et al., 41 Ohio App.3d 194, 534 N.E.2d 1226 (1st Dist. 1987); Johnson v. University of Cincinnati, et al., 68 Ohio App.3d 141, 587 N.E.2d 469 (1st Dist. 1991); Dunbar v. Dunbar, 68 Ohio St.3d 369, 627 N.E.2d 532 (1994); Kelly v. Kelly, 111 Ohio App.3d 641, 676 N.E.2d 1210 (1st Dist. 1996); Curtis v. Curtis, 140 Ohio App.3d 812, 749 N.E.2d 772 (1st Dist. 2000); Reik v. Bowden, 172 Ohio App.3d 12, 2007-Ohio-2533, 872 N.E.2d 1253 (1st Dist.); France v. France, 2011-Ohio-3025, C-100468, C-100489 (1st Dist.); Mees v. Mees, 2014-Ohio-2613, C-130459 (1st Dist.); Mees v. Mees, 2015-Ohio-5127, C-150033 (1st Dist.)
Certifications:
Certified Specialist in Family Relations Law, Ohio State Bar Association