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Brouse McDowell in the News
- June 30, 2020
Three Attorneys Named to The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland's 2020 "Partners in Justice"
These individuals are recognized as ambassadors to their law firms and in the legal community throughout Northeast Ohio. - June 24, 2020
Nicholas Capotosto Selected by Leadership Akron for its 2020/2021 Signature Program
Partner Nicholas Capotosto was chosen as a new member of Leadership Akron's highly selective 2020/2021 Signature Class 37. - June 24, 2020
Partner Paul Rose Comments in Law360 Regarding Insured's Successful Appeal Requiring Insurer to Defend Opioid Liability Suits
Paul Rose provides commentary to Law 360 regarding a recent decision in Acuity v. Masters Pharmaceutical Inc., decided by the Court of Appeals for the First Appellate District of Ohio. Brouse McDowell attorneys Paul A. Rose and Amanda M. Leffler represented Masters Pharmaceutical, Inc. in its successful outcome. - June 5, 2020
Attorney Hanne-Lore Gambrell Welcomed as a 2020-2023 Akron Bar Association Trustee
Hanne-Lore will be welcomed during the Virtual Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 25 at 4:00pm. Brouse McDowell is a proud sponsor of the Akron Bar Association. - June 3, 2020
A Message from Our Managing Partner: Brouse McDowell's Commitment to Equality
We at Brouse McDowell are saddened by the senseless deaths of George Floyd and countless other victims of racism. As lawyers and legal professionals it is our duty to uphold the rule of law which ensures justice and equality for all. It is equally important that we come together to support each other and stand in solidarity to eliminate discrimination of all kinds, including discrimination against people of color. - May 27, 2020
Brouse McDowell Sponsors the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes' Virtual Fundraising Benefit, "Nature at Night"
The virtual fundraiser runs from May 13 – June 5, 2020 with a virtual Zoom toast on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 7:30 PM (EST) and a silent auction from May 27 – June 3, 2020. All proceeds benefit the Nature Center's environmental education programs and public grounds. This year's goal is to raise $120,000. - May 12, 2020
Brouse McDowell Sponsors Akron Community Foundation's "For Women, Forever" Annual Dinner
The dinner celebrates uplifting women and girls in our community. Proceeds go to the Women's Endowment Fund. - May 1, 2020
Brouse McDowell's Bankruptcy Practice Welcomes Two New Attorneys
Brouse McDowell is pleased to welcome Julie Kaplan Zurn and Douglas G. Walters as new additions to our Business Restructuring, Bankruptcy, and Commercial Law Practice Group. - May 6, 2020
Christopher Teodosio Receives OSBF's 2020 Spring District Community Service Award
Partner Christopher Teodosio was named the District 11 recipient of the Ohio State Bar Foundation's 2020 Spring District Community Service Award for Attorneys 40 and Under. - May 4, 2020
Amanda Leffler Comments on Class Actions Involving Pandemic Coverage in Bloomberg Law
Amanda Leffler, Co-Chair of Brouse's Insurance Recovery Practice, comments on potential class action claims involving business interruption coverage arising from the coronavirus, in an article published by Bloomberg Law on May 4, 2020. The article titled "Class Actions Spark Concerns Over Coronavirus Coverage Spats" discusses how the litigation between policyholders and insurers has been generating proposed class actions, and paving the way for attorneys without much insurance experience to enter this area of law. - May 1, 2020
Daniel Glessner and Laura Fryan Present at the Virtual Columbus Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference
Their presentation covered "Updates to the Provider-Based Clinic Rules and Other Changing Rules in Healthcare." - April 29, 2020
Stephen Bond Comments on Ohio's Evolving Mask Requirements in Akron Beacon Journal
Partner Steve Bond commented on the State of Ohio's guidance on the use of masks in the workplace, published on April 29, 2020 by the Akron Beacon Journal and the Canton Repository. - April 23, 2020
Chambers USA 2020 Ranks Insurance Practice in Band 1 and Recognizes 4 Attorneys
Chambers USA 2020 recognized Brouse McDowell in Band 1 for Insurance: Policyholder (Ohio) and four Brouse attorneys were ranked as leading practitioners for Insurance (Ohio). - April 17, 2020
Brouse McDowell Sponsors the Akron Symphony Orchestra Virtual Gala
The gala was moved to a week-long virtual format from April 17-25 to continue the mission to enhance the quality of life of our community through education and musical excellence. - April 15, 2020
Suzanne Bretz Blum and Brian Merklin Present to the Cleveland Life Institute on "Managing the Social Enterprise: Legal and Regulatory Issues"
The virtual presentation focused on tax issues, non-profit board responsibilities, and what to watch out for regarding trademarks and copyright law. - April 9, 2020
Partner Matthew Vansuch Participates in the Ohio Supreme Court's First-Ever Remote Session
Partner Matthew Vansuch participated in the Ohio Supreme Court's remote hearing on Tuesday, April 7. This is the first such session to be conducted remotely due to coronavirus. - April 6, 2020
Crain's Cleveland Business - Legal Affairs Q&A: Daniel Glessner
Managing Partner, Daniel Glessner, participates in a legal affairs Q&A session with Crain's Cleveland Business. - March 24, 2020
Shutdowns Put Many Government Entities in Uncharted Territory
Partner Marc Merklin commented on the impact of government shutdowns to trials and hearings in a Crain's Cleveland Business article. - March 2020
Brouse McDowell Client Risk International Featured in Vanguard Magazine
Brouse McDowell congratulates Risk International for its continued growth and success. Vanguard magazine recently sat down with Risk International's Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Michael Winschel, to discuss the company's growth strategies. - March 13, 2020
Stacy RC Berliner, Gabrielle Kelly, and Jodi Spencer Johnson Present at the Akron Bar Association's CLE - Insurance Coverage: Advanced Issues
Stacy RC Berliner and Gabrielle Kelly will discuss "Coverage You Didn't Know You Had: Product Defects," while Jodi Spencer Johnson will present on "Minding Your Ps and Qs: Primer on Conditions." - March 12, 2020
Partner Christopher Swing Named a 2020 Top Rated Litigator
Christopher Swing, Partner in the Litigation Practice Group has been selected as a 2020 Top Rated Litigator by ALM Media and Martindale-Hubbell™. - March 6, 2020
Brandi Doniere and Andrew Miller Present on Insurance Coverage for #MeToo Claims
Their presentation is part of the Glass Ceiling in the Glass City: Toledo's 2020 Women in Law Summit in Celebration of International Women's Day. - March 5, 2020
Brouse McDowell Sponsors the American Red Cross Acts of Courage Event
The Acts of Courage event presents the H. Peter Burg Community Leadership Award to local individuals who have acted courageously in a time of emergency. - March 4, 2020
James T. Dixon, Amanda M. Leffler, and Jodi Spencer Johnson Present to The Builders Association on Recent Decisions of the Ohio Supreme Court
Their presentation focused on the word "occurrence" in recent decisions. - March 4, 2020
Stacy RC Berliner, Jodi Spencer Johnson & Gabrielle T. Kelly Speak at the 2020 Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar
Their topics range from stress management to construction insurance and defunct insured. - February 29, 2020
Brouse McDowell Sponsors Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio's "Have a Ball" Event
Proceeds from this event fund the fight against breast cancer. - February 28, 2020
Brouse McDowell sponsors the ACAR's Lunchtime Success Series CE Program on February 28
The Akron Cleveland Association of Realtors' CE "The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly - Legislative Review," covers everything you need to know about local government but did not know to ask. - February 26, 2020
Brouse McDowell Sponsors the City of Akron's 2020 State of the City
Mayor Horrigan updated the residents of Akron on 2019 accomplishments and 2020 goals. - February 11, 2020
Terry Vincent and Shelby Ranier Present at the ACC NEO CLE Seminar
Their presentation "Reading Financial Statements – The Basics," covered components of executive letters, business reviews, and financial reviews. - February 11, 2020
Stacy RC Berliner Presents on Social Engineering at NEO RIMS Meeting
She will cover recent cases interpreting crime and cyber policy terms and conditions, and endorsements that could provide additional coverage. - February 10, 2020
Brouse McDowell Sponsors the Kidney Foundation's 28th Annual Gala
This year's event raised $168,000 for the Foundation's direct assistance programs for those with kidney disease. - February 6, 2020
Brouse McDowell Sponsors the Andrea Rose Teodosio Foundation's 7th Annual Angel ART Auction
The organization works diligently to assist the underprivileged and elderly, address environmental issues and promote community service and education in memory of Andrea Rose Teodosio. - February 5, 2020
Irv Sugerman and Matthew Vansuch Speak at OTA Winter Conference and Trade Show
Partners Irv Sugerman and Matthew Vansuch will speak at the 2020 Ohio Township Association's Winter Conference and Trade Show, taking place February 5-8. Their panel will cover "BZA Hearings: What Could Go Wrong?" through an interactive session with the participants to analyze a videotaped mock Board of Zoning Appeals hearing where anything that can go wrong does. - February 1, 2020
Brouse McDowell Sponsors the Akron Bar Foundation Gala
The Annual Gala & Silent Fundraising Auction was held on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Proceeds from this event support law-related and public service programs. - January 30, 2020
Brouse McDowell sponsors Joseph's Home's Warm Hands, Warm Hearts Happy Hour
The Happy Hour helped raise awareness of medical needs of the homeless in Cleveland. - January 24, 2020
Brouse McDowell Names Daniel K. Glessner as Managing Partner of the Firm
Brouse McDowell, a leading business law firm based in Northern Ohio, welcomes Daniel K. Glessner as the new managing partner of the firm. Glessner succeeds Marc B. Merklin who served as managing partner for eight years. - January 24, 2020
Brouse McDowell Announces Election of Two New Executive Committee Members
Brouse McDowell, a leading business law firm based in Northern Ohio, is pleased to announce the election of Christopher J. Carney and Andrew W. Miller to the firm's Executive Committee. - January 21, 2020
Brouse McDowell Welcomes Two New Partners to the Firm
Brouse McDowell is pleased to announce the addition of two new partners – Lori R. Kilpeck and Heather Allred – adding to our bench strength in Cleveland and Toledo, respectively - January 2, 2020
Brouse McDowell Names New Partners & Appoints New Practice Chairs
Brouse McDowell, a leading business law firm based in Northern Ohio, is pleased to announce that as of January 1, 2020, Alex Quay, Chris Teodosio and Teresa Santin were elected partners in the firm. Further, two partners were named as new practice leaders - Wes Lambert and Stacy Berliner as co-chairs of the firm's Litigation Practice Group.
