“If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.” —Sandy Dahl, wife of Flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl, in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, in 2002

You might know that CMBA Vice President Nick DiCello was the goalie when the Cleveland Crunch won Cleveland's first nat'l sports championship. What you might not know is how much the discipline and strategy of the game have influenced how he practices law. buzzsprout.com/2029417/136013…

We're going to the Zoo! Here's our first CMBF Board of Directors reel to get you ready for the 22nd Annual Halloween Run for Justice 🎃, including Directors Rich Geiger, Kelly Albin, and Paul Capka! 🐘 🧛 clemetrobar.org/halloweenrun

A reference to "unborn child" will remain in Ohio's ballot language for Issue 1.

Our first Court In The Classroom of the school year! Thank you to St. Raphael for hosting us today. The students heard three cases, and had great questions for Judge Brendan Sheehan and the other courtroom participants.

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation Past President Jan Roller sat down in our Studio at the Bar with her old friend CMBA Director of Member and Donor Engagement Mary Groth for this week's My BarStory podcast. buzzsprout.com/2029417/136363…

Judge Brendan Sheehan has been elected to his third term as the Court's Administrative Judge. As AJ, Judge Sheehan is responsible for appointing committees, presiding over the docket of the General Division, and speaking about Court policy. cp.cuyahogacounty.us/court-informat…

Dean Jessica Berg and Dean Michael Scharf have worked together in partnership for a decade to build CWRU School of Law into an international leader. Here's this week's My BarStory podcast. buzzsprout.com/2029417/136755…

The 22nd Annual Halloween Run For Justice will take place on Saturday, 10/28 at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. We asked our treasured sponsors why they keep coming back to make the Halloween Run happen. Here's Josh Rovenger from LegalAidCLE

Congratulations to Judge Brendan J. Sheehan on receiving the St. Thomas More Award from The Lawyers Guild of The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. Honorees are chosen for fostering spiritual growth, having high ethical standards, and showing attentiveness to societal issues.

We have received further details regarding services in honor of the late Judge Michael J. Russo. For those interested in attending please use the link below for all of the information. bit.ly/3tvsnxA

This week's My BarStory podcast is so good, we're releasing it again! These young people deserve to be heard! If you want to feel the power of CMBA and CMBF programs all in one podcast, get ready! buzzsprout.com/2029417/137676…

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation President Meredith Shoop has a surprising background. With degrees in fine art painting and philosophy, her interests range from the arts to teaching to tireless volunteering. Here's our latest My BarStory podcast. buzzsprout.com/2029417/138165…

Paralegals make it happen! Thank you for all that you do to keep our legal system running.

We are thrilled to announce a brand new benefit for paid CMBA members! Unmind starts today. Unmind is a proactive tool for improving your mental health and well-being. Here's CMBA President Judge John J. Russo with details. Sign up here clemetrobar.org/?pg=Unmind

Our latest My BarStory podcast is setting records for downloads in the first two days since release. Here's a sample of Young Lawyers Section members Katrice Williams and Bianca Smith talking about how to level the playing field for law school grads taking the Bar exam.

A new month means a new message about staying Fit to Practice from CMBA President Judge John J. Russo. Judge Russo takes us into his kitchen for a very quick lesson about food and family.

This week's My BarStory podcast features a talk with Taft Partner John Mitchell, co-chair of the Judicial Candidates Rating Coalition, the group that has published Judge4Yourself.com ratings in Cuyahoga County every year since 2002. buzzsprout.com/2029417/139034…

A new BarStory featuring the history of the Bar auxiliary. buzzsprout.com/2029417/151185…

Co-Chair of the CMBA Mental Health and Wellness Committee Lauren Hamilton wants to share her story. Her legal career and her life were nearly destroyed by addiction. Then, she asked for help. Hear her story in this week's My BarStory podcast. buzzsprout.com/2029417/154733…