ABA President to be Keynote Speaker at OWBA/OWBF Annual Conference Luncheon

Columbus and Dayton, OH, January 18, 2016 — /EPR NETWORK/ — The Ohio Women’s Bar Association (OWBA) and Ohio Women’s Bar Foundation (OWBF) are proud to announce that Paulette Brown, current President of the American Bar Association (ABA) and Partner and Co-Chair of the firm-wide Diversity & Inclusion Committee at Locke Lord LLP will be the keynote speaker at the 2016 OWBA/OWBF Annual Conference Meeting Luncheon on May 19, 2016, at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center in Lewis Center, Ohio. Brown is the first woman of color to lead the prestigious ABA, a 136 year old professional legal association with over 400,000 members.

“We are extremely pleased and honored that President Brown has accepted our invitation to speak at this years’ OWBA Annual Meeting. She is truly an inspiration and her leadership and impact make her a highlight for this event. As the President of the ABA, Paulette has renewed the focus on Diversity and Inclusion in the profession at a time when numbers in the profession for women and minorities are dropping and most organizations are struggling with ways to combat this truth,” said Marilyn McClure-Demers, President–Elect of the OWBA and Associate General Counsel at Nationwide Insurance.

The OWBA/OWBF Annual Conference spans two days with CLE sessions on both days: A View from the Bench; Women in Law- Leadership Lessons from the Top; Advancing the Next Generation of Women Leaders In the Legal Profession; Breaking Down Barriers & Investing in Diverse Talent; and Beyond the Headcount-Inclusive Environments and Diverse Leadership. The Annual Meeting Luncheon held afterwards will be followed by a reception honoring Paulette Brown co-sponsored by Bar Associations from across the state.

The mission of the Ohio Women’s Bar Association is to promote the leadership, advancement and interests of women attorneys through professional education, networking and the exchange of ideas between our members, local bar associations, ABA President to Serve as Keynote
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Please visit www.owba.org for additional information about the OWBA/OWBF Annual Meeting Luncheon and programs. Registration for the event will open in January 2016. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information contact OWBA at (866) 932-6922 or admin@owba.org.

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Contact-Details: Kimberly Fantaci
Executive Director
Ohio Women’s Bar Association
(866) 932-6922
admin@owba.org

Marilyn McClure-Demers
President-Elect
Ohio Women’s Bar Association
Associate General Counsel
Nationwide Insurance
614-677-2252
mcclurm7@nationwide.com