The Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurie Beth Sweeney as its next Executive Director.

The Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) proudly recognized the exceptional contributions of attorneys and organizations at the 2024 All Rise Annual Awards Celebration, held Oct. 25 at The Fives in Columbus. This annual event celebrates those who have made a significant impact in communities across Ohio, showcasing the vital role of the legal profession in fostering positive change.

The Ohio State Bar Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the District and Regional 2024 Community Service Award for Newer Attorneys. Regional awardees are selected from the district awardee.

The Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) is pleased to announce the induction of 24 attorneys to its Fellows Program. The new class of OSBF Fellows were inducted by Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy at a ceremony at the Supreme Court of Ohio on June 11.

The Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) Board of Trustees has approved $435,645 in grants to nine Ohio nonprofit organizations through its 2023 Spring Grant Cycle.

The Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Community Service Award for Attorneys 40 and Under. The award is given to attorneys who work to make a difference in their communities, outside of their practice area and without compensation.

The Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) is pleased to announce the 2024 Trauma-Informed Lawyering Symposium which will bring together experts to explore how trauma intersects with the legal system and impacts legal professionals. Panelists will offer attendees the opportunity to learn more about trauma-informed care, its application in legal contexts, and its neurological implications. The program takes place at the Ohio Statehouse on May 2 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The symposium emcee is Colleen Marshall, NBC4 News Anchor and Attorney at Law.

The Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) Board of Trustees has approved $459,500 in grants to 18 Ohio nonprofit organizations through its 2023 Fall Grant Cycle. 

The Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) Board of Trustees recently approved $211,135 in grants to six Ohio nonprofit organizations through its Racial Justice Initiative.

The Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) is pleased to announce this year’s statewide honorees recognized for leadership in their communities through volunteer service.

The Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) is pleased to announce the induction of 25 attorneys to its Fellows Program.

The Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) is pleased to announce its second annual Bid for Justice online auction. This exciting event aims to raise funds to support the OSBF's crucial work in educating the public about the rule of law and enhancing the justice system for all Ohioans.

The Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) Board of Trustees recently approved $415,500 in grants to 10 Ohio nonprofit organizations through its Spring Grant Cycle. Each project supports the OSBF’s mission to educate the public about the rule of law and build a better justice system.

The Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) is pleased to announce The Color of Justice: Racial Inequities in the Justice System, a virtual symposium that will build understanding around barriers in the justice system, the populations being affected and opportunities for change on an individual and systemic level.