Ohio Association for Justice

Instructors for OAJ's flagship Advocates Academy, have been selected from OAJ's leadership for their passion for investing in the next generation of civil litigators.
Jonathan Bond joins Board Members Katie Harris, Anita Washington, Sarah Gelsomino and Lori Luka on Wednesday, Nov. 6. to focus on all things Pre-Litigation. Plaintiff lawyers within their first 10 years of practice won't want to miss this star lineup!
Learn more: https://www.oajconvention.com/advocatesacademy
Register now and save: https://bit.ly/OAJwinter24

Advocates Academy Faculty | Winter Convention 2024 ​Advocates Academy is a program specifically designed as a training ground to accelerate performance of newer plaintiffs' attorneys. The academy focuses on instructor-led content paired with mentor-led roundtables to engage you and your peers while drawing on the experience of experts in the field...

Joining OAJ from British Columbia for Winter Convention, Robyn Wishart will take center stage as our plenary speaker on Nov. 7!
Don't wait on registration savings https://bit.ly/OAJwinter24

Wishart is a personal injury lawyer and founder of Wishart Brain and Spine Law LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia, and has represented clients in the BC Supreme Court, and Court of Appeal since March 2001. Robyn’s practice focuses on catastrophic and complex personal injury cases and insurance litigation. For the first 7 years of her practice, Robyn represented some of the largest insurance companies including Lloyds of London. Robyn is a highly respected trial consult lawyer in both Canada and the United States.

Joining OAJ at Winter Convention as our Plenary Speaker on Thursday, Nov. 6, is Jesse Wilson!
Jesse Wilson is a trial consultant and communications specialist known for assisting trial lawyers across the country. He focuses on enhancing advocacy and trial results by helping lawyers effectively present their cases, often with a focus on storytelling techniques.
Register now to save! https://bit.ly/OAJwinter24

The countdown is on to Winter Convention 2024!
Our Plenary Speakers Jesse Wilson and Robyn Wishart are joining us at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown alongside Friends of OAJ, and a growing lineup of great litigators in Medical Malpractice, Workers' Compensation and general torts!
Register now to save an extra $100!

Winter Convention 2024 For the past 70 years, OAJ members have demanded the highest quality educational opportunities from leadership. We are proud to continue that tradition and maintain our standing in the state as a top 10 CLE provider for the 70th year.

Excited to gather some of our members at American Association for Justice with Preferred Capital Funding in Nashville today!

Don't lose access to the connections and referral network you've built through OAJ! Listserv access for the 2023-2024 membership year ends on Monday. Have you renewed for the 2024-2025 membership year? www.oajustice.org/renew

Thank you to all of our members who fight each day for liberty and justice for all.

If you haven't met Past President Sean Harris of Kitrick Lewis & Harris Co., L.P.A., you're in for a treat. Sean was nominated this year for the Esther S. Weissman Optimist Award for his years of demonstrating relentless resolve and undying enthusiasm in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. Pictured here with Secretary Andy Young, of The Law Firm for Truck Safety, Sean accepted his award at Annual Convention 2024 in May.

Who have you connected with through your membership with OAJ? Was it advice via the listserv? Was it at a convention?

It's the first day of a new membership year here at OAJ! Have an idea for a topic you'd like to learn more about in an upcoming convention or seminar? Want to speak? Go to
www.oajustice.org/topicsubmit to share with our leadership team!

Friday’s Friendly Advice: Renew your membership over the phone today by calling 614-341-6800

Trial lawyers are no strangers to risk, but it’s no gamble to maintain your access to priceless support and resources through your membership with OAJ. The membership year ends in 5 days, have you renewed?
www.oajustice.org/renew

Trial lawyers do the heavy lifting on behalf of their clients. Make sure you stay connected to the heavy lifters - Renew your membership today!
Call 614-341-6800 or renew online at www.oajustice.org/renew

5 reasons to renew your membership with OAJ:
1. Serve amongst fellow trial lawyers who want to see you succeed.
2. Maintain your access to listservs
3. Enjoy member discounts for top-quality CLE offerings
4. Connect with members from across Ohio at social events
5. Face critical cases with amicus support
www.oajustice.org/renew

It’s a great day to serve Ohio!

Today’s the day and we’re on site in three locations across the state!

Tag in your best friends at OAJ and make sure the whole squad has renewed! It’s simple at www.oajustice.org/renew or by calling us at 614-341-6800

When the going gets tough, the tough turn to fellow litigators within OAJ for advice, co-counsel and timely aid. Don’t lose your access to experts in complex litigation! Renew your membership today at www.oajustice.org/renew or by calling 614-341-6800

TGIF! It’s a great day to high five for justice, and then renew your membership at www.oajustice.org/renew

Many thanks to our Esquire Bank and LexisNexis for joining us at our first Board of Trustees meeting of the new membership year and to Kelly Campbell at LexisNexis for sponsoring happy hour after at North High Brewing! With great energy moving into the new year, why wouldn’t you want to renew with the best in Ohio?
www.oajustice.org/renew

One key trait our members share? They dig in to find the truth.
Renew your membership with OAJ at www.oajustice.org/renew today!

📣 Calling all Cleveland area OAJ Paralegal and Attorney members:
Join us at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to sort & repack food next week, then have lunch with OAJ at the Cleveland Art Museum!
Register now to fill one of the remaining 9 spots at bit.ly/OAJCares_Cleveland24

📣Calling all Columbus Area attorney and paralegal members: 15 spots remain to fill our volunteer need for next Friday!
Register here: bit.ly/OAJCares_Columbus24

OAJ | Building referral networks on and off the course for 70 years.
at www.oajustice.org/renew
Need help? Call us at 614-341-6800 or email [email protected]

📣Calling OAJ Members:
There are still spots left for next week’s service day in all three locations!
🗓️Register for Columbus: bit.ly/OAJCares_Columbus24
🗓️Register for Cleveland: bit.ly/OAJCares_Cleveland24
🗓️Register for Cincinnati: bit.ly/OAJCares_Cincinnati24

Titans in civil litigation are among the ranks of OAJ's membership. And the fellowship of past presidents shows that depth and breadth of knowledge.
Do you aspire to leadership amongst the greats? Renew your membership today at www.oajustice.org/renew
Need help? Give us a call at 614-341-6800 or email [email protected].