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July 25, 2022
Amanda Leffler Elected as New Chair of Leadership Akron
Partner Amanda Leffler was recently noted in Crain's Cleveland Business for her election as the new Chair of Leadership Akron's Board of Directors.
July 25, 2022
Brouse McDowell Welcomes Eric S. Fox
Brouse McDowell is proud to welcome Eric Fox to our Business Transactions and Corporate Counseling Practice Group.
July 22, 2022
Brouse McDowell Welcomes Associate Tyler B. Schlimme
Brouse McDowell is happy to welcome Tyler Schlimme to our Litigation Practice Group.
July 18, 2022
Brandi Doniere and Marguerite Zinz Present at the ALI Webinar, "Record Retention and Information Management for Lawyers"
Brandi Doniere and Marguerite Zinz present at the American Law Institute's Continuing Legal Education Webinar, "Record Retention and Information Management for Lawyers: A Modern Guide for Preserving, Destroying, and Searching Records" on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 from 12:00PM to 1:30PM EST.
July 19, 2022
Brouse Noted in Law360 for Securing Federal Appeals Victory for Mercy Health-St. Vincent's Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio
After five total years of litigation, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the District Court's summary judgment decision in favor of Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center of Toledo in primarily a reverse discrimination and retaliation suit.
July 14, 2022
Craig Horbus Discusses Cyber Crimes in Business for Youngstown Business Journal
Brouse McDowell Partner Craig Horbus spoke with the Youngstown Business Journal on the growing threat of cyber crime for businesses as they become more digitized in an article titled "Easy Targets: Cyber Crimes in Digital Business".
July 14, 2022
Youngstown Partner Brian Coulter Graduates from Ohio State Bar Association Leadership Academy
Brouse is proud to congratulate Youngstown Partner Brian Coulter on his recent graduation from the Ohio State Bar Association's 2022 Leadership Academy.
July 13, 2022
Craig Horbus to be a Panelist at Team NEO's Cyber Threat Webinar
On July 13, 2022 at 12:00 PM EST, Partner Craig Horbus will be a panelist in Team NEO's Cyber Treat Webinar.
July 7, 2022
Amanda Leffler Provides Comments to Business Insurance on Win for Policyholder
Brouse Partner and Co-Chair of the Insurance Recovery Practice Group Amanda Leffler was quoted in Business Insurance discussing the importance of the recent appeals decision in P.I. & I. Motor Express, Inc. v. RLI Insurance Co. resulting in a win for client P.I. & Motor Express, Inc.
July 7, 2022
Brouse McDowell Noted in Law360 for Helping Secure $2M Settlement for Policyholder
Brouse attorneys Amanda Leffler, Wesley Lambert and Matthew Vansuch were quoted in a Law360 article titled "6th Circ. Affirms Trucking Co.'s Coverage For $2M Settlement" discussing the recent ruling in favor of their client P.I. & Motor Express, Inc.
July 1, 2022
Wes Lambert Elected to Board for American Red Cross of Greater Akron and the Mahoning Valley
Partner and Chair of Brouse McDowell's Litigation Practice Group Wesley Lambert was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross of Greater Akron and the Mahoning Valley.
June 30, 2022
Stacy Berliner Named Chair of CMBA's Insurance Law Section
Brouse McDowell Partner and Co-Chair of the Insurance Recovery Practice Group Stacy Berliner has been named as the Chair of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association's Insurance Law Section.
June 24, 2022
Brouse McDowell Wins Appeal for Westlake Manufacturer
Last week, Brouse McDowell obtained a win on appeal for its client, Iconic Labs, against a plaintiff who claimed he was a partner and entitled to half the client's profits. The plaintiff argued he was a partner pursuant to an oral agreement.
June 22, 2022
Alex Quay to Present at the Akron Bar Association's CLE Webinar, "Title and Transactional Issues Arising from Existing Oil and Gas Leases and Wells"
Brouse McDowell Partner Alex Quay is set to present at the Akron Bar Association's CLE webinar "Title and Transactional Issues Arising from Existing Oil and Gas Leases and Wells" on June 22 from 12:00 PM EST – 1:00 PM EST. To register or find more information, please click here.
June 17, 2022
Lori Kilpeck Sworn in as Lake County Bar Association President
Brouse McDowell Partner and Co-Chair of the Trusts & Estates Practice Group Lori Kilpeck was sworn in as President of the Lake County Bar Association on June 17, 2022.
June 17, 2022
Former Partner Karl S. Hay Remembered in Akron Legal News and Youngstown Daily Legal News Article
Former longtime Brouse McDowell Partner Karl Hay was remembered in a recent Akron Legal News and Youngstown Daily Legal News article titled "Attorney and Community Activist Karl S. Hay Remembered."
June 14, 2022
Brouse McDowell Landscaped the Ohio Erie & Erie Canalway Towpath Trail
Brouse employees from the Akron office returned to the Ohio & Erie Canalway Towpath Trail on June 14 in partnership with the Ohio Erie Canalway Coalition to mulch, remove weeds, and plant flowers along the freshly cleaned stretch of Towpath Trail running along the Ohio Erie Canal.
June 14, 2022
Joseph Cole Elected as Secretary of Toledo Bar Association
Brouse McDowell is proud to congratulate Partner Joseph Cole on being elected as Secretary of the Toledo Bar Association and the other elected Board of Directors.
June 9, 2022
Brouse McDowell Volunteers at Greater Cleveland Food Bank's Muni Lot Distribution
Employee's from Brouse McDowell's Cleveland Office participated in the Greater Cleveland Food Bank's Muni Lot Distribution event on Thursday June 9. Brouse is proud to work with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to help fight food insecurity.
June 7, 2022
Brouse McDowell Cleans the Ohio & Erie Canalway Towpath Trail
On June 7, 2022, employees from Brouse McDowell's participated in the Canal Cleanup with the Ohio & Erie Canalway Association to pick up trash & litter along the section of the Ohio & Erie Canalway Towpath Trail that runs by the Akron office.
June 4, 2022
Youngstown Partners and Summer Associates Volunteer for 25th Annual StreetScape Planting Day
In celebration of the Great American Cleanup with Keep America Beautiful, Youngstown Partners Brian Coulter and Ed Smith along with Summer Associates Matthew Fennell and Joan Reardon were proud to participate in Youngstown CityScape's 25th annual Streetscape Planting Day event by weeding, mulching, and planting flowers at the John Young Memorial in downtown Youngstown.
June 2, 2022
James T. Dixon Presents at Strafford Publication's CLE Webinar, "Revising Construction AIA Contracts and Effective Risk Transfer: Waivers of Subrogation and Builder's Risk Policies"
On June, 2022 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST, Brouse McDowell's James T. Dixon will present at Strafford Publications' CLE webinar, "Revising Construction AIA Contracts and Effective Risk Transfer: Waivers of Subrogation and Builder's Risk Policies."
June 1, 2022
Chambers USA 2022 Ranks Insurance and Healthcare Practices and 9 Attorneys as Leading Practitioners
Chambers USA 2022 recognized Brouse McDowell for Insurance: Policyholder (Ohio) for the third year in a row and for Healthcare (Ohio) for the first time. In addition, nine attorneys from these practices were ranked as leading practitioners.
May 25, 2022
Brouse McDowell Volunteers at the Akron Canton Regional Foodbank
On May 25, 2022, Brouse McDowell's Community Service Committee volunteered at the Akron Canton Regional Foodbank in an effort to combat hunger within our community. During the afternoon spent at the foodbank, 1,105 meals were prepared. Brouse is very proud to support such an important cause and provide relief to those in need.
May 24, 2022
Brouse McDowell Welcomes New Associate, Marcus Pryor II
Brouse McDowell is proud to welcome Marcus Pryor II to our Insurance Recovery Practice Group.
May 21, 2022
Brouse McDowell Mentioned in Akron Beacon Journal for Participation in Boy Scouts Over the Edge
Brouse McDowell was noted in an Akron Beacon Journal article titled "Volunteers go over the edge, rappel down FirstEnery building in Akron for Boy Scouts" for helping to raise over $100,000 for the Great Trail Council of Boy Scouts of America.
May 19, 2022
Brouse McDowell Proudly Sponsors the Cleveland 2030 District "Building Education Series 2022"
Brouse McDowell is a proud sponsor of the Cleveland 2030 District's "Building Education Series 2022: How Do We Build Better Buildings?" The event takes place on May 19, 2022 from 8am - 10am EST.
May 16, 2022
Stacy RC Berliner Presents at the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association's Spring 2022 Insurance Law Seminar
On Monday, May 16th, 2022, Brouse McDowell's Stacy RC Berliner will speak at the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association's Spring 2022 Insurance Law Seminar, where she will cover supply chain disruption.
May 4, 2022
Brouse Noted in Bloomberg Law Regarding Summary Judgement Win for Client Mercy Health
Brouse McDowell is noted in Bloomberg Law's Daily Labor Report, "Mercy Health Worker Who Took Needle, Syringe Loses Job Bias Suit" for successful representation of Bon Secours Mercy Health, a ministry-led health care system, in a matter involving a surgical assistant's claim of wrongful termination.
May 12, 2022
Brouse McDowell Sponsors 2022 Access to Justice Awards Dinner
Brouse was proud to sponsor the 2022 Access to Justice Awards Dinner on May 12, 2022, supporting Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Legal Aid of Western Ohio, and the Toledo Bar Association Pro Bono Legal Services Program.
May 10, 2022
Brouse is Proud to be a Presenting Sponsor for the Greater Akron Chamber's Annual Meeting
Brouse McDowell is proud to sponsor the Greater Akron Chamber's Annual Meeting and support its mission to drive economic growth and prosperity for Greater Akron.
May 6, 2022
Partner Jerry F. Whitmer Honored as Recipient of the Sir Thomas More Award
Brouse McDowell partner Jerry F. Whitmer was recognized by the Akron Bar Association and the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland as the recipient of the 2022 Sir Thomas More Award.
May 3, 2022
Attorney Molly Brown Speaks Alongside Cascade Partners' Arjun Murthy for a Strafford Webinar
The topics covered in "Partial Liquidity Transactions for Middle Market Companies" have a wide-reaching audience in the business industry.
May 3, 2022
Brouse McDowell Proudly Sponsors Pegasus Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center's Second Annual Pull for Pegasus Event
Brouse was proud to sponsor the second annual Pull for Pegasus clay shooting event hosted by Pegasus Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center at Hill 'N Dale Club. Among the event attendees were Brouse attorneys Jarman J. Smith, Craig S. Horbus, and Shelby L. Ranier.
May 3, 2022
Molly Z. Brown Presents at Strafford Publication's CLE Webinar, "Partial Liquidity Transactions for Middle Market Companies: Structuring Alternatives; Legal, Tax, and Governance Issues"
On May 3, 2022 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST, Brouse McDowell's Molly Z. Brown will present at Strafford Publications' CLE webinar, "Partial Liquidity Transactions for Middle Market Companies: Structuring Alternatives; Legal, Tax, and Governance Issues."
April 29, 2022
Attorney Nicole Thorn Moderates Panel at the Medical/Legal Summit 2022
Nicole Thorn will moderate the second panel on Day 2 at this year's Medical/Legal Summit.
April 27, 2022
Youngstown Partner Brian Coulter Named an MVP of Mahoning Valley Young Professionals' 25 Under 35 List
Brouse McDowell is proud to congratulate Brian A. Coulter, a partner in the firm's Youngstown office, for being awarded one of the three MVP awards at the 2022 Mahoning Valley Young Professionals' 25 Under 35 ceremony, which took place on April 27, 2022 at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown.
April 6, 2022
Partner Paul Rose Speaks to Law360 on Recent Opioid Ruling
Partner Paul Rose provided insight to Law360 for an article discussing the recent ruling in AIU Insurance Company et al v. McKesson Corporation, a case that was generally favorable for policyholders but was decided in favor of the insurers based upon its particular facts and distinct features of California law.
April 5, 2022
Partner Libby Schultz-Horbus Provides Commentary for LexisNexis' Commercial Leasing Report
Brouse McDowell partner Libby Schultz-Horbus was interviewed by LexisNexis for the 2022 edition of its recently released Commercial Leasing Report on the evolving commercial leasing market.
April 1, 2022
Teresa Santin and Julie Zurn Present at Akron Bar Association's 26th Annual White-Williams Bankruptcy Institute
On April 1, 2022, Teresa G. Santin and Julie K. Zurn presented at Akron Bar Association's 26th Annual White-Williams Bankruptcy Institute, where they discussed debt settlement companies.
March 31, 2022
Youngstown Partner Brian Coulter Named to Mahoning Valley Young Professionals' 25 Under 35 List
Brouse McDowell is proud to announce that Brian A. Coulter, a partner in the firm's Youngstown office, has been named a 25 Under 35 honoree by the Mahoning Valley Young Professionals.
March 23, 2022
Stacy Berliner Comments on Recent Ohio Supreme Court's Decision Finding Faulty Product Parts Are Covered
Partner Stacy RC Berliner provided commentary for Law360's Insurance Authority in an article discussing a recent Ohio Supreme Court decision in Motorists Mut. Ins. Co. v. Ironics, Inc., case that she says "is favorable for the numerous component manufacturing companies in Ohio."
March 14, 2022
Brouse McDowell Welcomes New Partner, George Millich, Jr.
Brouse McDowell is proud to welcome George P. Millich, Jr. to our Trusts & Estates Practice Group.
March 4, 2022
Nicole Thorn Presents at Ohio Medical Group Management Association's Winter Practice Management Conference
On March 4, 2022, Nicole Thorn presented at Ohio Medical Group Management Association's Winter Practice Management Conference, "What's UP for 2022," covering Ohio labor laws and mandates. This event took place from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center in Lewis Center, Ohio.
March 2-5, 2022
Brouse Attorneys Attend and Present at the American Bar Association's 2022 Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar
On March 2-5, Brouse attorneys Amanda Leffler, Stacy Berliner, and Wes Lambert attended the American Bar Association's 2022 Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar in Tucson, Arizona. Andrew Miller presented on coverage implications of the Florida condominium collapse.
February 9. 2022
Joseph Cole Provides Insight for Law360 on an Upcoming Ohio Supreme Court Decision involving COVID-19 Insurance Coverage
Partner Joe Cole comments in a recent Law360 article on an insurance coverage case currently pending before the Ohio Supreme Court, which is likely to have a significant impact on policyholders across Ohio that suffered losses due to Covid-19.
February 8, 2022
Amanda Leffler and Wes Lambert Present at NEO RIMS February Virtual Zoom Meeting
On February 8, 2022, partners Amanda Leffler and Wes Lambert will present Claims Best Practices: Ensuring Your Insurance Claim is Positioned for Success during the NEO RIMS February Virtual Zoom Meeting.
January 25, 2022
Amanda Leffler Presents at Strafford Publication's Live CLE Webinar, "Insurability of Punitive Damages in Civil Litigation: Reducing Uncertainty of Coverage and Insurer Duties"
On January 25, 2022 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST, partner Amanda Leffler presented at Strafford Publications' live CLE webinar, "Insurability of Punitive Damages in Civil Litigation: Reducing Uncertainty of Coverage and Insurer Duties."
January 19, 2022
Irving B. Sugerman and Matthew G. Vansuch Present at the City of Green's "Code Enforcement, Ordinances, & Zoning Training" Seminar
Partners Irving B. Sugerman and Matthew G. Vansuch presented a 3-hour seminar on zoning and land-use issues January 19, 2022.
January 2022
Attorney Theodore Ward Becomes Honorary Lifetime Member of the Ohio State Bar Association
In honor of Ted's service and commitment to the profession of law, the Ohio State Bar Association has officially noted him as an honorary lifetime member.
January 2022
Managing Partner Daniel Glessner Named to The Cleveland 500 List For Two Years in a Row
Managing Partner Dan Glessner named to The Cleveland 500 List for 2022.
January 6, 2022
Brouse McDowell Announces Three New Partners
Brouse McDowell, a business law firm in northern Ohio, is pleased to announce that as of January 1, 2022, Shelby Ranier, Kyle Shelton, and Brian Coulter were elected as Partners of the firm.

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Amanda Leffler Elected as New Chair of Leadership Akron

Brouse McDowell Welcomes Eric S. Fox

Brouse McDowell Welcomes Associate Tyler B. Schlimme

Brandi Doniere and Marguerite Zinz Present at the ALI Webinar, "Record Retention and Information Management for Lawyers"

Brouse Noted in Law360 for Securing Federal Appeals Victory for Mercy Health-St. Vincent's Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio

Craig Horbus Discusses Cyber Crimes in Business for Youngstown Business Journal

Youngstown Partner Brian Coulter Graduates from Ohio State Bar Association Leadership Academy

Craig Horbus to be a Panelist at Team NEO's Cyber Threat Webinar

Amanda Leffler Provides Comments to Business Insurance on Win for Policyholder

Brouse McDowell Noted in Law360 for Helping Secure $2M Settlement for Policyholder

Wes Lambert Elected to Board for American Red Cross of Greater Akron and the Mahoning Valley

Stacy Berliner Named Chair of CMBA's Insurance Law Section

Brouse McDowell Wins Appeal for Westlake Manufacturer

Alex Quay to Present at the Akron Bar Association's CLE Webinar, "Title and Transactional Issues Arising from Existing Oil and Gas Leases and Wells"

Lori Kilpeck Sworn in as Lake County Bar Association President

Former Partner Karl S. Hay Remembered in Akron Legal News and Youngstown Daily Legal News Article

Brouse McDowell Landscaped the Ohio Erie & Erie Canalway Towpath Trail

Joseph Cole Elected as Secretary of Toledo Bar Association

Brouse McDowell Volunteers at Greater Cleveland Food Bank's Muni Lot Distribution

Brouse McDowell Cleans the Ohio & Erie Canalway Towpath Trail

Youngstown Partners and Summer Associates Volunteer for 25th Annual StreetScape Planting Day

James T. Dixon Presents at Strafford Publication's CLE Webinar, "Revising Construction AIA Contracts and Effective Risk Transfer: Waivers of Subrogation and Builder's Risk Policies"

Chambers USA 2022 Ranks Insurance and Healthcare Practices and 9 Attorneys as Leading Practitioners

Brouse McDowell Volunteers at the Akron Canton Regional Foodbank

Brouse McDowell Welcomes New Associate, Marcus Pryor II

Brouse McDowell Mentioned in Akron Beacon Journal for Participation in Boy Scouts Over the Edge

Brouse McDowell Proudly Sponsors the Cleveland 2030 District "Building Education Series 2022"

Stacy RC Berliner Presents at the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association's Spring 2022 Insurance Law Seminar

Brouse Noted in Bloomberg Law Regarding Summary Judgement Win for Client Mercy Health

Brouse McDowell Sponsors 2022 Access to Justice Awards Dinner

Brouse is Proud to be a Presenting Sponsor for the Greater Akron Chamber's Annual Meeting

Partner Jerry F. Whitmer Honored as Recipient of the Sir Thomas More Award

Attorney Molly Brown Speaks Alongside Cascade Partners' Arjun Murthy for a Strafford Webinar

Brouse McDowell Proudly Sponsors Pegasus Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center's Second Annual Pull for Pegasus Event

Molly Z. Brown Presents at Strafford Publication's CLE Webinar, "Partial Liquidity Transactions for Middle Market Companies: Structuring Alternatives; Legal, Tax, and Governance Issues"

Attorney Nicole Thorn Moderates Panel at the Medical/Legal Summit 2022

Youngstown Partner Brian Coulter Named an MVP of Mahoning Valley Young Professionals' 25 Under 35 List

Partner Paul Rose Speaks to Law360 on Recent Opioid Ruling

Partner Libby Schultz-Horbus Provides Commentary for LexisNexis' Commercial Leasing Report

Teresa Santin and Julie Zurn Present at Akron Bar Association's 26th Annual White-Williams Bankruptcy Institute

Youngstown Partner Brian Coulter Named to Mahoning Valley Young Professionals' 25 Under 35 List

Stacy Berliner Comments on Recent Ohio Supreme Court's Decision Finding Faulty Product Parts Are Covered

Brouse McDowell Welcomes New Partner, George Millich, Jr.

Nicole Thorn Presents at Ohio Medical Group Management Association's Winter Practice Management Conference

Brouse Attorneys Attend and Present at the American Bar Association's 2022 Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar

Joseph Cole Provides Insight for Law360 on an Upcoming Ohio Supreme Court Decision involving COVID-19 Insurance Coverage

Amanda Leffler and Wes Lambert Present at NEO RIMS February Virtual Zoom Meeting

Amanda Leffler Presents at Strafford Publication's Live CLE Webinar, "Insurability of Punitive Damages in Civil Litigation: Reducing Uncertainty of Coverage and Insurer Duties"

Irving B. Sugerman and Matthew G. Vansuch Present at the City of Green's "Code Enforcement, Ordinances, & Zoning Training" Seminar

Attorney Theodore Ward Becomes Honorary Lifetime Member of the Ohio State Bar Association

Managing Partner Daniel Glessner Named to The Cleveland 500 List For Two Years in a Row

Brouse McDowell Announces Three New Partners

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