UNITED STATES SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE UDICIARY QUESTIONNAIRE FOR JUDICIAL NOMINEES PUBLIC . Name: State full name (include any former names used). Sarah Daggett Morrison Sarah Elizabeth Daggett . Position: State the position for which you have been nominated. United States District Judge for the Southern District of. Ohio . Address: List current office address. If city and state of residence differs from your place of. employment, please list the city and state where you currently reside. Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation 30 West Spring Street, L29 Columbus, Ohio 43215 Residence: Blacklick, Ohio . State year and place of birth. 1970; Lutkin, Texas . Education: List in reverse chronological order each college, law school, or any other institution of higher education attended and indicate for each the dates of attendance, whether a degree was received, and the date each degree was received. 1993 1997, Capital University Law School; J.D., magna cum laude, 1997 1989 1992, The Ohio State University; B.A., 1992 1988 1989, University ofPittsburgh; no degree . Employment Record: List in reverse chronological order all governmental agencies, business or professional corporations, companies, ?rms, or other enterprises, partnerships, institutions or organizations, non-pro?t or otherwise, with which you have been af?liated as an of?cer, director, partner, proprietor, or employee since graduation from college, whether or not you received payment for your services. Include the name and address of the employer and job title or description. 2012 present Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation 30 West Spring Street, 29th Floor Columbus, Ohio 43215 Administrator/Chief Executive Of?cer (2016 present) General Counsel and Chief Ethics Of?cer (2012 2016) 2012 Taft, Stettinius Hollister, LLP 65 East State Street, Suite 1000 Columbus, Ohio 43215 Partner 1998 201 1 Chester, Willcox Saxbe, LLP (Chester, Willcox merged with Taft Stettinius on January 1, 2012) 65 East State Street, Suite 1000 Columbus, Ohio 43215 Partner (2005 201 1) Associate (1998 2004) i997 1998 The Honorable John D. Hoischuh The United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Joseph P. Kinneary United States Courthouse 85 Marconi Boulevard Columbus, Ohio 43215 Law Clerk 1996 1997 Chester, Willcox Saxbe, LLP 65 East State Street, Suite 1000 Columbus, Ohio 43215 Law Clerk 1992 ,2 1996 Ohio Department of Health 246 North High Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 Clerk Other affiliations (uncompensated): 2008 2013 Jefferson G01f& Country Club 7271 Jefferson Meadows Drive Blacklick, Ohio 43004 Board member 1998 2006 Huntington?s Disease Society of America, Central Ohio Chapter Post Office Box 1077 Westerville, Ohio 43086-7077 President (2002 - 2004) Vice President (2006) Board member (1998 2006) 1995 Honorable John D. Hoischuh The United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Joseph P. Kinneary United States Courthouse 85 Marconi Boulevard Columbus, Ohio 43215 Judicial Extern . Military Service and Draft Status: Identify any service in the US. Military, including dates of service, branch of service, rank or rate, serial number (if different from social security number) and type of discharge received, and whether you have registered for selective service. I did not serve in the military. I was not required to register for the selective service. . Honors and Awards: List any scholarships, fellowships, honorary degrees, academic or professional honors, honorary society memberships, military awards, and any other special recognition for outstanding service or achievement. Association of Ohio Commodores in recognition of. outstanding contributions to the economic development of the State of Ohio (2016 present) Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation (2010, 201 1, 2012) Ohio Rising Star (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) Business First 40 Under 40 (2005) AV rated (2005 present) Deshler A11~Star Appellate Team Award (2001) Capital University Law School, graduate Magna Cum Laude and Order of the Curia (1997) Capital University Law School Law Review (1995 1997) Associate Editor (1996 1997) Contributor (1995 1996) David Shkolnik Memorial Scholarship (1995) Community Foundation of Knox County and Mount Vernon Scholarship (1988 1989) . Bar Associations: List all bar associations or legal or judicial~related committees, selection panels or conferences of which you are or have been a member, and give the titles and dates of any offices which you have held in such groups. Southern District of Ohio Local Rules Committee (2011 present) Life Member of the 6th Circuit Judicial Conference (2008 present) Delegate to the conference (2004 and 2008) Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism (2003 2008) Vice-Chair ofthe Commission (2007 2008) I also chaired a number of ad?hoc subcommittees from 2003 to 2007 Federal Bar Association, Columbus Chapter (1998 2014) President (2008 2009) Vice President (2007 2008) Secretary (2006 2007) Programming Co-Chair (2005 2006) 201 1 Committee to Review Appointment of Magistrate Judge Kemp (2011) Franklin County Republican Judicial Screening Committee (2007, 2008, 2015) Franklin County Republican Party Judicial Salute Committee (2004 201 1) Chair (2011) Columbus Bar Association (approximately 1998 present) Young Lawyers Committee (2001) Ohio State Bar Association (approximately 1998 present) American Bar Association (approximately 1998 2004) American Inns of Court, Franklin inn (1998 2006) Membership Chair (2003 - 2006) 10. Bar and Court Admission: a. List the date(s) you were admitted to the bar of any state and any iapses in membership. Please explain the reason for any lapse in membership. Ohio, 1997 There has been no lapse in my membership. List all courts in which you have been admitted to practice, including dates of admission and any lapses in membership. Please explain the reason for any lapse in membership. Give the same information for administrative bodies that require special admission to practice. United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 1998 United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, 2006 United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, 1998 There have been no lapses in my memberships. 1 1. Memberships: a. List all professional, business, fraternal, scholarly, civic, charitable, or other organizations, other than those listed in response to Questions 9 or 10 to which you belong, or to which you have belonged, since graduation from law school. Provide dates of membership or participation,and indicate any office you held. include clubs, working groups, advisory or editorial boards, panels, committees, conferences, or publications. Association of Ohio Commodores (2016 present) Association of State Compensation Insurance Funds (2014 present) Chief Executive Of?cer Committee (2016 present) Law Committee (2014 2016) Capital Area Republican Women (approximately 2004 approximately 2012) Franklin County Republican Party Executive Committee (2007 present) Gahanna Rotary (201 1 - present) Chair of the community service committee (2012 2015) Huntington?s Disease Society of America, Central Ohio Chapter (1997 present) President (2002 2004) Vice President (2006) Member of Board of Trustees (1998 2006) Chair of the Advocacy Committee (1998 2000) Chair of the Silent Auction Committee (2002 2003) Hoop-a-Thon Committee (2007 2008) Celebration of Hope Dinner Steering Committee (2007 m- 2008) Jefferson Golf and Country Club (approximately 1996 present) Board ofDirectors (2008 2013) Ohio Republican Women Campaign Fund (approximately 1998 approximately 2002) Ohio Women in Government (2018) b. The American Bar Association's Commentary to its Code of Judicial Conduct states that it is inappropriate for ajudge to hold membership in any organization that invidiously discriminates on the basis of race, sex, or religion, or national origin. Indicate whether any of these organizations listed in response to 11a above currently discriminate or formerly discriminated on the basis of race, sex, religion or national origin either through formal membership requirements 01' the practical implementation of membership policies. If so, describe any action you have taken to change these policies and practices. To my knowledge, none of the organizations listed above currently discriminates or formerly discriminated on the basis of race, sex, religion or national origin either through formal membership requirements or the practical implementation of membership policies. 12. Published Writings and Public Statements: a. List the titles, publishers, and dates of books, articles, reports, letters to the editor, editorial pieces, or other published material you have written or edited, including material published only on the Internet. Suppiy four (4) copies of all published material to the Committee. 1 have been quoted in numerous press releases issued by the Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation. Although I edited some of those press releases, I do not recall which ones. Accordingly, I have listed all of them in response to Question 12(e). WC to Push Wellness, Workplace Sci/tat)! in 2018, Guest Column, Eaton Register-Herald (Jan. 3, 2018). Copies supplied (including reprintings in multiple outlets). Letter to Editor: Agency Works to Reduce Addiction, Columbus Dispatch (Sept. 9, 2017). Copy supplied. Investing in Safety is Good Business, Guest Column, Logan Daily News (Aug. 29, 2017). Copies supplied (including reprintings in multiple outlets). BWC Pushed Initiatives, Improved Care in 2016, Guest Column, Sidney Daily News (Dec. 23, 2016). Copies supplied (including reprinting in multiple outlets). Letter to Editor: Our Workers? Comp Prescribes Appropriately, Wall Street Journal (Nov. 27, 2016). Copy supplied. PEOs: What are they?, AASCIF Newsletter (4th Quarter 2014). Copy supplied. Sometimes it?s OK to Just Go Ahead and Make a Federat Case Out of it, Columbus Business First (Aug. 24, 2007). Copy supplied. Ohio Law Imposes Non?Compete Limitations Even Without Agreements, Columbus Business First (Mar. 16, 2007). Copy supplied. Educating Yourself on Law Firms Fee Structures May Save You Money, Columbus Business First (Dec. 8, 2006). Copy supplied. Vice President?s Message, Huntington?s Disease Society of America, Central Ohio Chapter, Our Voice Newsletter (Mar. 2006). Copy supplied. President?s Message, Huntington?s Disease Society of America, Central Ohio Chapter, Our Voice Newsletter (Winter 2004). Copy supplied. President?s Letter, Huntington?s Disease Society of America, Central Ohio Chapter, Our Voice Newsletter (Summer 2004). Copy supplied. Meet Our New President, Huntington?s Disease Society of America, Central Ohio Chapter, Our Voice Newsletter (Spring 2003). Copy supplied. . Supply four (4) copies of any reports, memoranda or policy statements you prepared or contributed in the preparation of on behalf of any bar association, committee, conference, or organization of which you were or are a member. If you do not have a copy of a report, memorandum or policy statement, give the name and address of the organization that issued it, the date of the document, and a summary of its subject matter. Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Special Investigations Department Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Report. Copy supplied. Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Special Investigations Department Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Report. Copy supplied. Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation Fiscal Year 2017 Report. Copy supphed. Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation Fiscal Year 2016 Report. Copy supphed. Supply four (4) copies of any testimony, of?cial statements or other communications relating, in whole or in part, to matters of public policy or legal interpretation, that you have issued or provided or that others presented on your behalf to public bodies or public officials. Testimony on House Bill 27 to the Ohio Senate Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee (May 30, 2017). COpy supplied. Testimony on House Bill 27 to the Ohio House of Representatives Insurance Committee (Feb. 22, 2017). Copy supplied. Testimony in Support of PEO rules to the Ohio Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (Feb. 3, 2014). Copy supplied. Testimony in Support of Request for Money for Legal Fees to the Ohio Controlling Board (July 8, 2013). I did not provide written testimony but responded to questions from the Board. I have no transcript, audio, or video of this testimony. In addition, between 1998 and 2012, I testi?ed before the Ohio General Assembly and state agencies multiple times on behalf of the Association of Municipal/County Judges of Ohio on pending legislation and proposed administrative rules addressing such issues as driving while under the in?uence, domestic violence and small claims courts. 1 do not have records of specific dates or copies of the testimony. . Supply four (4) copies, transcripts or recordings of all speeches or talks delivered by you, including commencement speeches, remarks, lectures, panel discussions, conferences, political speeches, and question?and?answer sessions. Include the date and place where they were delivered, and readily available press reports about the speech or talk. If you do not have a copy of the speech or a transcript or recording of your remarks, give the name and address of the group before whom the speech was given, the date of the speech, and a summary of its subject matter. if you did not speak from a prepared text, furnish a copy of any outline or notes from which you spoke. August 24, 2018: Presenter, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. July 25, 2018: Presenter, American Association of State Compensation Insurance Funds (AASCIF), Minneapolis, Minnesota. Notes supplied. See also July 20, 2018: Presenter, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. June 28, 2018: Presenter, Announcement of 2018 Safety Initiatives, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. June 22, 2018: Presenter, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. June 4, 2018: Presenter, Rotary Meeting, Lima Rotary, Lima Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. Video available at ://vvww.hometownstations .com/ story/ 3 8 comp-speaks?at-rotary-club May 24, 2018: Presenter, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. May 2, 2018: Presenter, Greater Cleveland Safety Council Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Cleveland Ohio. Notes supplied. April 26, 2018: Presenter, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. April 24, 2018: Presenter, 2018 Rebate announcement, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. Video available at March 22, 2018: Presenter, Women?s History Month Celebration, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. March 21, 2018: Springdale Of?ce Opening, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensations, Springdale, Ohio. I spoke about the new of?ce, the staff that were involved with the move, and safety grants. 1 have no notes, transcript or recording. The address of the Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation is 30 West Spring Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. March 14, 2018: Presenter, Better You Better Ohio promotion, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Video available at March 9, 2018: Presenter, Medical and Health Symposium, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. March 7, 2018; Presenter, Safety Congress, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. Video available at March 6, 2018: Panel member, State of the State Employer Roundtable, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. March 6, 2018; Presenter, Genoa Township Fire Department Safety Grant Recognition, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. Video available at March 6, 2018: Presenter, Workers? Compensation Class, Ohio Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. February 27, 2018: Presenter, Black History Month Celebration, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. I welcomed attendees and introduced key people and staff. 1 have no notes, transcript or recording. The address of the Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation is 30 West Spring Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. February 23, 2018; Presenter, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. February 21, 2018: Presenter, Workers? Compensation Committee, Columbus Bar Association, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. February 13, 2018: Presenter, Safety and Workers? Compensation Committee, Ohio Manufacturer's Association, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. January 9, 2018: Presenter, ?Morrison recaps accomplishments, looks ahead to 2018,? Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Video available at December 14, 2017: Pane1 member, Department of Administrative Services Employee Meeting, Ohio Department of Administrative Services, Columbus, Ohio. I spoke about the working relationship between the Bureau of Workers? Compensation and the Department of. Administrative Services. I have no notes, transcript or recording. The address of the Department of Administrative Services is 30 East Broad Street, Suite 4060, Coiumbus, Ohio 43215. 10 November 17, 201.7: Presenter, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. October 27, 2017: Presenter, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. September 28, 2017: Presenter, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. August 31, 2017: Presenter and host, Fallen Workers Memorial, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. Video available at and August 25, 2017: Presenter, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. August 10, 2017: Presenter, Third Billion Back Rebate Checks in South Point, Ohio, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Video available at August 8, 2017: Presenter, Third Billion Back check presentation to Portsmouth, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. August 8, 2017: Presenter, Third Billion Back check presentation to Lawrence County, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. July 28, 2017: Presenter, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. July 25, 2017: Presenter, Rotary Meeting, Akron Rotary, Akron, Ohio. Notes supplied. July 25, 2017: Presenter, Third Billion Back check presentation to the Akron- Canton Food Bank, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. July 25, 2017: Presenter, Third Billion Back check presentation to Humtown Products, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. The notes for this presentation were the same as used for the presentation to the Food Bank on the same date. Media coverage supplied. 11 July 18, 2017: Presenter, Third Billion Back check presentation to the Cincinnati area, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. July 18, 2017 Presenter, Tri-State Safety Council Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. July 17, 2017: Presenter, Third Billion Back check presentation to the Dayton area, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. See also, July 12, 20l 7: Presenter, Third Billion Back check presentation to the Newark area, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. July 12, 2017: Presenter, Third Billion Back check presentation to Columbus area, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. July 11, 2017: Presenter, Third Billion Back check presentation to the Gallia County area, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. July 7, 2017: Presenter, Third Billion Back Rebate Checks in Lima and Toledo, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Video available at July 6, 2017: Presenter, Third Billion Back check presentation to the Toledo area, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. July 6, 2017: Presenter, Third Billion Back check presentation to the Lima area, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. June 16, 2017: Presenter, Action Day for Professionals, International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals Ohio, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. May 25, 2017: Presenter, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. May 10, 2017: Presenter, Bureau of Workers? Compensation Board Member Nominating Committee, the Ohio Development Services Agency, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. 12 May 5, 2017: Presenter, TPA Summit, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. 1 spoke about partnerships with TPAs and gave an overview of agency activities. I have no notes, transcript or recording. The address of the Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation is 30 West Spring Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. May 3, 2017 Presenter, Employment Law and Legislative Conference, Ohio Society for Human Resource Management State Council, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. May 3, 2017: Presenter, Safety, Health and Wellness Initiative, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Video available at aIuAfhdg9I May I, 2017: Presenter, Safety Council Leaders Conference, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. April 28, 2017: Presenter, Safety Campaign announcement, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. April 28, 2017: Presenter, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. April 26, 2017: Presenter, Columbiana County Safety Council Awards Luncheon, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. April 26, 2017: Presenter, Safety Award Presentation to CMI Industry Americas, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. April 19, 2017: Presenter, Mid~0hio Valley Safety Council Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. April 19, 2017: Presenter, Recognition of Safety Grant to Marietta College, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. April 14, 2017: Presenter, Governor?s Award for Employee Excellence, Office of - Governor John R. Kasich, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. April 13, 2017: Presenter, Stark County Safety Council Awards Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. '13 April 6, 2017: Presenter, On the Road for the 2017 State of the State in Huron County, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Video available at April 4, 2017: Panel member, State of the State Belleview Employer Roundtable Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supphed. April 4, 2017: Presenter, Safety Grants to Humanetics, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. March 22, 2017: Presenter, Women?s History Month Celebration, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. March 16, 2017: Presenter, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. March 16, 2017: Presenter, Self-Insurers Association of. Ohio, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. March 14, 20l7: Presenter, Third Billion Back rebate announcement, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Video available at March 13, 2017: Presenter, Governor John R. Kasich?s announcement of rebate, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. Video avaiiable at February 24, 2017: Presenter, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. February 21, 2017: Presenter, Black Swamp Safety Council Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. February 21, 20l7: Presenter, Safety Grants to the Four County Career Center, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes used were the same as those used at the Black Swamp Safety Council Meeting on the same date. Media coverage supplied. February 17, 2017: Presenter, Safety Grants to Buckeye Lake Winery, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. 14 February 8, 2017: Presenter, Black History Month Celebration, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. January 27, 2017: Presenter, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. January 24, 2017: Presenter, Board of Directors Nominating Commission the Ohio Development Services Agency, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. December 16, 2016: Presenter, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. December 13, 2016: Presenter, Licking County Safety Council Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes were the same as that used on December 12, 2016. December 12, 2016: Presenter, Portage County Employer Roundtable, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. November 18, 2016: Presenter, Fallen Worker Memorial Bell Dedication, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. November 18, 2016: Presenter, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. November 9, 2016: Presenter, Small Business Advisors Group, Common Sense Initiative Of?ce, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. November 9, 2016: Panel member, Ohio Women's Bar Association Meeting, Columbus, Ohio. I spoke about women lawyers in leadership roles and practicing law in private practice versus government. I have no notes, transcript or recording. The address of the Ohio Women?s Bar Association is 136 South Keowee Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402. October 28, 2016: Presenter, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. October 21, 2016: Presenter, Third Party Administrator Forum, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. October 18, 2016: Presenter, Safety Grant to Randall Bearings, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. 15 October 13, 2016: Presenter, Safety Grant to Rosehiil Vet 1%lospital, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. October 11, 2016: Presenter, Chillicothe Employer Roundtable, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. October 6, 2016: Presenter, Safety Grant to Richards Industries, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. September 29, 2016: Presenter, Columbus Employer Roundtable, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. September 23, 2016: Presenter, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. September 20, 2016: Presenter, Jackson Employer Roundtable, Ohio Bureau of. Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. September 20, 2016: Presenter, Safety Grant to Arrick?s Propane, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. September 16, 2016: Presenter, Ohio State Bar Association Advanced Workers? Compensation Seminar, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied September 14, 2016: Presenter, Mans?eld Employer Roundtable, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. September 1, 2016: Presenter, Fallen Workers Memorial, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and press coverage supplied. Video available at and August 30, 2016: Presenter, Council of Smaller Enterprises, Greater Cleveland Partnership/Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE), Cleveland, Ohio. Notes supplied. August 26, 2016: Presenter, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. August 17, 2016: Presenter, Greater Cincinnati Safety Council Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. August 17, 2016: Presenter, Cincinnati Employer Roundtable, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. 16 August 12, 2016: Presenter, Worker? Compensation CLE, Gateway, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. August 3, 2016: Presenter, Safety Grant to Boak Sons Roo?ng, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes were the same as used at the employer roundtable on the same date. Media coverage supplied. August 3, 2016: Presenter, Youngstown/Mahoning County Employer Roundtable, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. August 2, 201.6: Presenter, Canton Employer Roundtable, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. July 24, 2016: Presenter, Litigation Holds Review, American Association of State Compensation Insurance Funds, Salt Lake City, Utah. Notes supplied. July 21, 2016: Presenter, Zanesville Employer Roundtable, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. July 21, 2016: Presenter, Safety Grant to Greystone Health and Rehabilitation Center of Cambridge, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. .1 uly 13, 2016: Presenter, Leadership Council Meeting, National Federation of Independent Businesses in Ohio, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. July 8, 2016: Presenter, Safety Grant to Carmichael Machine Corp, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. June 24, 2016: Presenter, Board of. Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. June 21, 2016: Presenter, Meeting of the Board of Directors, Ohio Self Insured Association, Columbus, Ohio. I spoke about agency activities and initiatives. I have no notes, transcript or recording of this presentation. The address of the Ohio SelfInsured Association is Post Of?ce Box 1073, Columbus, Ohio 43216. June 13, 2016: Presenter, Toledo Employer Roundtable, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. June 8, 2016: Presenter, Safety Grant to Ohio Eastern Star Home, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. June 8, 2016: Presenter, Knox County Employer Roundtabie Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. 17 May 26, 2016: Presenter, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. May 19, 2016: Presenter, Safety and Workers? Compensation Committee, Ohio Manufacturer?s Association, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. May 3, 2016: Presenter, Advocacy Day, Ohio Insurance Agents, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. . May 2, 2016: Presenter, Safety Council Training, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. April 29, 2016: Presenter, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes and media coverage supplied. April 20, 2016: Presenter, Grand Lake Safety Council Awards Presentation, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. March 22, 2016: Presenter, Women?s History Month Celebration, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. I spoke about the importance of the celebration and welcomed the attendees. I have no notes, transcript or recording. The address of the Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation is 30 West Spring Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. January 29, 2016: Presenter on behalf of Steve Buehrer, Board of Directors Meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Media coverage supplied. August 20, 2015: Presenter, Board of Directors meeting, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Columbus, Ohio. Notes supplied. February 19, 2015: Presenter, Safety and Workers' Compensation Committee, Ohio Manufacturer's Association, Columbus, Ohio. 1 Spoke about the Bureau of Workers? Compensation?s Legal Department and pending litigation. 1 have no notes, transcript or recording. The address of the Ohio Manufacturer?s Association is 33 North High Street 600, Columbus, Ohio 43215. February 21, 2014: Presenter, Rotary Meeting, Clintonville Rotary, Columbus, Ohio. I spoke about the Bureau of Workers? Compensation?s Special Investigations Department and our fraud investigation efforts. I have no notes, transcript or recording of this presentation. The address of the Clintonville Rotary meetings is CRC Annex, 3230 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43202. September 9, 201.3: Presenter, Statewide Hearing Of?cer, Ohio Industrial Commission, Oregon, Ohio. I Spoke about the Bureau of Workers? Compensation?s Legal Department and pending litigation. 1 have no notes, 18 transcript or recording. The address of the Ohio Industrial Commission is 30 West Spring Street, 30th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215. July 26, 20l 3: Presenter, Summer CLE, Gateway, Columbus, Ohio 43215. I spoke about the Bureau of Workers? Compensation Legal Department and on~ going initiatives. I have no notes, transcript or recording. The address of Gateway is 5 East Long Street, Suite 405, Columbus, Ohio 43215. May 9, 2013: Panel Member, Barrister Leader Meeting, Columbus Bar Association, Columbus, Ohio. l. spoke about practicing law at law firms and government, and alternative legal jobs. I have no notes, transcript or recording. The address ofthe Columbus Bar Association is 175 South 3d Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. April 12, 2013: Presenter, Legal Update,? Cleveland Bar Association, Cleveland, Ohio. Notes supplied. During my tenure on the Supreme Court?s Commission on Professionalism, I gave approximately three to ?ve presentations on ethics and professionalism for continuing education credit. have no notes, transcripts or recordings. I do not recall the sponsoring organizations. During my representation of the Association of Municipal and County Court Judges of Ohio, I presented a legislative update to the members for continuing education credit two times a year. I have no notes, transcripts or recordings. The address of the Association is 0/0 Thomas Pappas, 66 East Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. List all interviews you have given to newspapers, magazines or other publications, or radio or television stations, providing the dates of these interviews and four (4) copies of the clips or transcripts of these interviews where they are available to you. Outstanding Diverse Organization: Ohio Bureau. of Workers? Compensation, Columbus Business First, Aug. 10, 2018. Copy supplied. Press Release, Ohio Board of Pharmacy, Hamilton Doctor Indicted with Charges Related to Running Pill Mills Defrauding Medicaid (June 28, 2018). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Multiple Press Releases by Region, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Ohio Employers Receive Awards for Workplace Safety (Apr. 16, 2018). Copies supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). 19 Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Ohio Employers Receive $1.5 Million in Workplace Safety Grants (Apr. 11, 2018). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Hires Inclusion Diversity Director (Apr. 5, 2018). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Multiple press releases by Region, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Employers Honored for Excellence in Workplace Safety (Mar. 30, 2018). Copies supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Ohio BWC Encourages Ohioans to Be Safe at Work and at Home (Mar. 27, 20l 8). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Cincinnati?s Terracon Consultants Recognized for Workplace Safety Innovation (Mar. 8, 2018). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Greenville?s Ramco Electric Motors Recognized for Workplace Safety Innovation (Mar. 8, 2018). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Springfield?s Navistar Recognized for Workplace Safety Innovation (Mar. 8, 2018). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Four Ohio Employers Recognized for Workplace Safety Innovation (Mar. 8, 2018). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Hebron?s MPW Industrial Services Recognized for Workplace Safety Innovation (Mar. 8, 2018). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Expands Grant Program for Fire?ghter Safety (Mar. 6, 2018). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). ?re?ghter safely grants, WSYX ABC TV (Columbus) (Mar. 6, 2018). I have been unable to locate a copy of this interview. Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Health and Safety of Ohio?s Workforce Focus Conferences (Feb. 28, 2018). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). 20 Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Private employer workers? comp rate to fall 12 percent (Feb. 23, 2018). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Awards $377,000 in Grants to Protect Ohio Fire?ghters (Jan. 30, 2018). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Ohio Employers Receive $341,000 in Workplace Safety Grants (Jan. 30, 2018). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Double-digit Workers? Comp Rate Reduction Proposed (Jan. 25, 2018). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC to Roll Out Workplace Wellness Program (Jan. 19, 2018). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Register Now for March Workplace Health and Safety, Medical Conferences (Jan. 9, 2018). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Trego Named BWC Pharmacy Director (Dec. 19, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Ohio Carpenter Nailed for Work Comp Fraud (Dec. 8, 20l7). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Ohio Employers Receive $373,000 in Workplace Safety Grants (Dec. 4, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outiets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Awards 331,000 in Grants to Protect Ohio Fire?ghters (Dec. 1, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Safe Workplaces Another Reason to be Thankful in Ohio (Nov. 22, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC, State Fire Marshal Outline Safety Resources Available to Ohio?s Fire?ghting Community (Nov. 20, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). 21 Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Bringing Jobs to Portsmouth (Oct. 25, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Firefighter safety grants, WTUZ Radio (New Philadelphia), Oct. 17, 2017. Summary supplied. Coverage available at Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Ohio Employers Receive $993,000 in Workplace Safety Grants (Oct. 16, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Awards $406,000 in Grants to Protect Ohio Fire?ghters (Oct. 13, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Employers, Look Through Your Old Mail! $10 Million in Rebate Checks Remain Uncashed (Oct. 6, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Norwalk Native Captures Work Comp Industry Award (Oct. 4, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Captures Industry Awards (Oct. 4, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Ohio Local Government Workers? Comp Rate Decrease Approved (Sept. 28, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Ohio Employers Receive $37 5,000 in Workplace Safety Grants (Sept. 7, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Ohio?s Workers Memorial Honors Those Lost to Workplace Injury or Illness (Aug. 31, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release,'0hio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Proposes Rate Cut for Ohio Local Governments (Aug. 24, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Welsh Appointed ChiefMedical Of?cer (Aug. 11, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). 22 Lawrence County Receives its Share ofBiIlion?Doilar Ohio Workers Comp rebate, WCHS TV (Charleston/Huntington, West Virginia), Aug. 9, 2017. Available at Press Release, Ohio Bureau ofWor"keis Compensation, 3 Million in Workers? Comp Rebate Cheeks Headed to Law1enee Seioto Counties (Aug. 8, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted 1n multiple outlets). The Opioid Crisis at Work, Columbus CEO Magazine, Aug. 7, 2017. Article supphed. Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Ohio Employers Receive $295,000 in Workplace Safety Grants (July 26, 2017). COpy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Youngstown Area Employers to Receive $60 Million in Work Comp Rebates (July 25, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Northeast Oho Employers to Receive $269 Million in Work Comp Rebates (July 25, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Third Billion Back Cheek Presentation, WHBC Radio (Canton), July 25, 2017. Transcript not available. Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, New BWC Rule: Rest and Rehab Before Lumbar Surgery (July 19, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, $140 Million in Workers? Comp Rebate Checks Headed to Southwest Ohio Employers (July 18, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Dayton-Springfield Area Employers to Receive $63 Million in Work Comp Rebates (July 17, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, $35 Million in Workers? Comp Rebate Cheeks Headed to East Central Ohio Employers (July 12, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). 23 Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Franklin County Employers to Receive $126 Million in Work Comp Rebates (July 12, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Interview on the Third Billion Back and other WC Business, WJEH-990 AM Radio (Gallipolis), July 11, 2017. Pre-interview summary supplied. Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, $15 Million in Workers? Comp Rebate Checks Headed to Southern Ohio Employers (July 11, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, $33 Million in Workers? Comp Rebate Checks Headed to West Central Ohio (July 6, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Ohio Employers Receive $732,000 in Workplace Safety Grants (July 5, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Issues RFPs to Advance Safety, Health and Wellness of Ohio?s Workforce (June 16, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Secures 11 Convictions in May (June 15, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Ohio Employers Receive $677,000 in Workplace Safety Grants (May 26, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Multiple press releases by Region, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Employer Honored for Workplace Safety Records (May 24, 2017). Cepies supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Multiple press releases by Region, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Employers Honored for Workplace Safety (May 17, 2017). Copies supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Multiple press releases by Region, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Employer Honored for Workplace Safety Records (May 12, 2017). Copies supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Of?ce Manager Gets Diversion Program for Fudging Payroll Records (May 12, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). 24 Multiple press releases by region, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Employers Honored for Exceptional Workplace Safety Records (May 10, 2017). Copies supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Ohio Safety Stand? Downs Focus on Preventing Falls in the Construction Industry (May 8, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Federal Prisoner Adds Workers? Comp Fraud to Record (May 5, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Cleveland Doctor Sentenced on Drug Trafficking, Fraud Charges (May 5, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Social Networking Site Reveals Work Comp Cheater (May 5, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Ohio Employers Receive $474,000 in Workplace Safety Grants (May 2, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Multiple press releases by Region, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Area Employers Honored for Workplace Safety Records (May 1, 2017). Copies supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Lt. Gov. Taylor, BWC Announce $44 Million Investment in Workplace Safety and Wellness (Apr. 28, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Stark/Summit County Employers Honored for Exceptional Workplace Safety Records (Apr. 27, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Salem Company Earns Rare Workplace Safety Recognition (Apr. 26, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Marietta College Invests in Workplace Safety (Apr. 19, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). 25 Multiple press releases by Region, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Employer Honored for Workplace Safety Records (Apr. 17, 2017). Copies supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). WC boosts safety e?bri?s, savingsfor Ohio local governments, Ohio Municipal League Cities Villages Magazine, Apr. 15, 2017. Cepy supplied. Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Nets 9 Convictions in March (Apr. 14, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Pharmacy Director receives Governor?s award For Employee Excellence (Apr. 14, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Coal Miner Digs Himself a Hole in Fraud Scheme (Apr. 7, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Huron?s Humanetics in Workplace Safety (Apr. 4, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Multiple Press Releases by Region, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Employers Honored for Exceptional Workplace Safety Records (Apr. 3, 2017). Copies supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets and on different dates, several of which are also listed above). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of. Workers? Compensation, Gamble on Work Comp Fraud Comes Up Lemons (Mar. 31, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Ohio Employers Receive $868,000 in Workplace Safety Grants (Mar. 29, 2107). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Try as He Might, Tree Trimmer Can?t Cheat BWC and Get Away with It (Mar. 24, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, 5 Convicted on Work Comp Charges in February (Mar. 17, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Private Employer Workers? Comp Premiums Remain at 40 Year Low (Mar. 16, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). 26 Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Proposes Another $1 Billion Workers? Comp Rebate (Mar. 13, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Ohio Employers Earn Cash and Kudos for Creative Safety Solutions (Mar. 9, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Man?s Claim of Mistaken identity Fools No One (Mar. 3, 2017). Cepy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Workplace Safety Education, Expert Speakers, Live Demos to Highlight BWC Conference (Mar. 2, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of. Workers? Compensation, Ohio Employers Receive $895,000 in Workplace Safety Grants (Feb. 28, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Cleveland Chiropractor Convicted of Workers? Comp Fraud (Feb. 27, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Brings Message of Safety to Four County Career Center Students (Feb. 22, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Safety First with Four County Career Center, Defiance Crescent News, Feb. 22, 2017. Copy supplied. and safety with BWC CEO, Bryan Times, Feb. 21, 2017. Abridged copy supp1ied. Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Secures 13 Fraud Convictions in January (Feb. 17, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of. Workers? Compensation, Workplace Safety Measures Lift Spirits at Buckeye Lake Winery (Feb. 17, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Agency Created to Combat Fraud Had Just Six Convictions in Past Two Years, WorkCompCentral, Feb. 14, 2017. Copy supplied. 27 Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Limo Driver Takes Work Comp System for a Ride, Now Owes BWC $80,000 (Feb. 13, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Ohio Employers Receive $942,000 in Workplace Safety Grants (Jan. 25, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Convicts Stole Work Comp Benefits from Family Members (Jan. 18, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Ashtabula County (Jan. 13, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Ohio?s Premier Workplace Health Safety Conference March 8?10 in Columbus (Jan. 6, 2017). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Auto Mechanic Owes BWC $132,000 for Workers? Comp Fraud (Nov. 25, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC investigative Unit Nets 9 Fraud Convictions in October (Nov. 16, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Abrams Appointed BWC Chief Operating Officer (Nov. l5, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Cincinnati Woman Who Stole from Mother Guilty of Workers? Comp Fraud (Nov. 14, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Morrison Appoints New Field Operations Chief (Oct. 24, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Soaring Opioid Treatment Costs Create Headache for Camp Sector, Business Insurance, Oct. 24, 2016. Copy supplied. Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Appoints New HR Chief (Oct. 21., 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). 28 Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Study Re?ects Ohio?s Rising Standing Among Nation?s Workers? Comp Carriers (Oct. 20, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Lima Company Showcases Robotic Arm for Preventing Employee Injuries (Oct. 18, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Braun Appointed BWC Southwest Ohio Business Development Manager (Oct. 17, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Special Investigations Lands 9 Fraud Convictions in September (Oct. 14, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Safety of Workers and Man?s Best Friend Focus at Local Veterinarian Office (Oct. 13, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Spotlights Workplace Safety in Cincinnati in Advance of Manufacturing Day (Oct. 6, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Morrison appoints Kevin Cogan Chief Legal Counsel (Oct. 3, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Northeast Ohio Business Owner Convicted of Workers? Comp Fraud (Sept. 30, 3016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, New Workers? Comp Opioid prescribing rule effective Oct. 1 (Sept. 30, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Teachable Moment: Cleveland Woman Falsi?es Student Status, Must Repay BWC (Sept. 28, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Safety Report Shows Decline of Workplace Injuries in Ohio (Sept. 23, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). 29 Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Spotlights Workplace Safety in Scioto County (Sept. 20, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Special Investigations Nets 8 Convictions in August (Sept. 19, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC awards Ohio Universities Funding for Workplace Safety Research (Sept. 6, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Ohioans lost due to workplace accidents honored (Sept. 1, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Ohio Employers Invited to Enter Safety Innovations Award Program (Aug. 30, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Fugitive with Double identity Convicted of Workers? Comp Fraud (Aug. 29, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Special Investigations Dept. Nets 6 Convictions in July (Aug. 18, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Spotlights Workplace Safety in Youngstown (Aug. 3, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Special Investigations Dept. nets '7 Convictions in June (July 22, 20]. 6). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Spotlights Workplace Safety in Cambridge (July 21, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC to Ohio Employers: Time to ?True?Up? (July 1 1, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). BWC spotlights workpface safety in visit to Spring?eld manufacturer, (Dayton), July 10, 2016. Available at 30 Press release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Spotlights Workplace Safety in Spring?eld (.1 uly 8, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). - Press release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, New Workers? Comp Option Helping Businesses Expand (July 6, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Voc Rehab Provider Sentenced on Workers? Comp Fraud (June 30, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Decot Appointed BWC Legislative Director (June 28, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Nets 2 Convictions of Cleveland Day Care Operators (June 24, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Cracks Down on Day Care Operator Without Workers? Comp Coverage (June 24, 2016). Cepy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Workers? Comp Fraud Investigations Result in Five Convictions in May (June 17, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Bureau of Workers? Compensation chief eyes e?icr?ency, Toledo Blade, June 14, 2016. Article supplied. Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Spotlights Workplace Safety in Mt. Vernon (June 8, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Offers Unique Occupational Safety Hygiene Fellowship (June 7, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC to Distribute $15 Million Rebate to Ohio counties (June 7, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). 31 Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, National Safety Month Highlights importance of Workplace Safety Education and injury Prevention (June 2, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Workers? Comp Opioid Prescribing Rule Approved (May 27, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Announces $15 Million Rebate to Ohio Counties (May 26, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Safety Councils Recognized for Leadership in Promoting Workplace Safety (May 17, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Investigations Result in Eight Workers? Comp Fraud Convictions in April (May 16, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Multiple Press Releases by Region, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Employers Receive Workplace Safety Awards (May 2, 2016). Copies supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets and on different dates, several of which are also listed above). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Workers? Comp Open Enrollment for Ohio Employers Begins Monday (Apr. 29, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, BWC Proposes Workers? Comp Prescribing Rule (Apr. 28, 2016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). Press Release, Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation, Mercer, Auglaize County Employers Receive Workplace Safety Awards (Apr. 20, 3016). Copy supplied (reprinted in multiple outlets). On August 22, 2013, I. participated in an interview with the editorial board of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. I am not aware of any transcripts of the interview and I was not quoted in any articles after the interview. Copies of two related articles are supplied. Push on to Secure $860 Million from WC Premium Fight, Columbus Business First, Mar. 22, 2013. Copy supplied. 32 Ohio Bureau. of Workers? Comp Must Refund $859 MiZh'on to Employers, Crain?s Cleveland Business, Mar. 20, 2013. Copy supplied. Where 113511, The Columbus Dispatch, Aug. 18, 2011.. Copy supplied. John D. Honchah/1926-20H: Revered Federal Judge was a Mode( for Others, Columbus Dispatch, Jan. 27, 2011. Copy Supplied. Pro?le, Columbus CEO Magazine, Apr. 2010. Copy supplied. Bill Aims to Reduce Signature Requirements, This Week News, Feb. 24, 2005. Copy supplied. Doctors ?ght Bill Limiting Practices: Chiropractors Defend Telemarketing Tactics, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Oct. 17, 2000. Copy supplied. 13. Judicial Of?ce: State (chronologically) anyjudicial of?ces you have held, including positions as an administrative lawjudge, whether such position was elected or appointed, and a description ofthe jurisdiction ofeach such court. I have not held judicial of?ce. a. Approximately how many cases have you presided over that have gone to verdict orjudgment? i. Of these, approximately what percent were: jury trials: bench trials: m% [total 100%] civil proceedings: criminal proceedings: [total 100%] b. Provide citations for all opinions you have written, including concurrences and dissents. c. For each of the 10 most signi?cant cases over which you presided, provide: (1) a capsule summary of the nature the case; (2) the outcome of the case; (3) the name and contact information for counsel who had a significant role in the trial of the case; and (3) the citation of the case (if reported) or the docket number and a copy of the opinion orjudgment (if not reported). d. For each of the 10 most signi?cant opinions you have written, provide: (1.) citations for those decisions that were published; (2) a copy of those decisions that were not published; and (3) the names and contact information for the attorneys who played a signi?cant role in the case. e. Provide a list of all cases in which certiorari was requested or granted. 33 h. Provide a brief summary of and citations for all of your opinions where your decisions were reversed by a reviewing court or where yourjudginent was affirmed with significant criticism of your substantive or procedural rulings. if any ofthe opinions listed were not of?cially reported, provide copies ofthe opinions. Provide a description of the number and percentage of your decisions in which you issued an unpublished opinion and the manner in which those unpublished opinions are filed and/or stored. Provide citations for significant opinions on federal or state constitutional issues, together with the citation to appellate court rulings on such opinions. Ifany ofthe opinions listed were not of?cially reported, provide copies ofthe opinions. Provide citations to all cases in which you sat by designation on a federal court of appeals, including a brief summary of any opinions you authored, whether majority, dissenting, or concurring, and any dissenting Opinions you joined. l4. Recusal: If you are or have been a judge, identify the basis by which you have assessed the necessity or propriety of recusal (If your court employs an "automatic" recusal system by which you may be recused without your knowledge, please include a general description of that system.) Provide a list of any cases, motions or matters that have come before you in which a litigant or party has requested that you recuse yourself due to an asserted conflict of interest or in which you have recused yourself sua sponte. Identify each such case, and for each provide the following information: I have not held judicial office. a. whether your recusal was requested by a motion or other suggestion by a litigant or a party to the proceeding or by any other person or interested party; or if you recused yourself sua sponte; a brief description of the asserted conflict of interest or other ground for recusal; the procedure you followed in determining whether or not to recuse yourself; your reason for recusing or declining to recuse yourself, including any action taken to remove the real, apparent or asserted con?ict of interest or to cure any other ground for recusal. 15. Public Of?ce, Political Activities and Af?liations: a. List chronologically any public of?ces you have held, other than judicial offices, including the terms of service and whether such positions were elected or appointed. If appointed, please include the name of the individual who appointed you. Also, state chronologically any unsuccessful candidacies you have had for 34 elective of?ce or unsuccessful nominations for appointed of?ce. 1 have not been a candidate for or held an elective public of?ce. Since law school, 1 have held the following appointed positions: General Counsel and Chief Ethics Of?cers at the Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation (2012 2016). I was appointed to this position by Governor John Kasich. Administrator/Chief Executive Of?cer at the Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation (2016 present). 1 was appointed to this position by Governor John Kasich. . List all memberships and of?ces held in and services rendered, whether compensated or not, to any political party or election committee. If you have ever held a position or played a role in a political campaign, identify the particulars of the campaign, including the candidate, dates of the campaign, your title and responsibilities. Franklin County Republican Party Executive Committee (2007 present) New Day for America (2016) Volunteer for PAC supporting Ohio Goya-311101 John Kasich campaign for the Republican presidential nomination Franklin County Republican Judicial Screening Committee (2007, 2008, 2015) Committee Member Franklin County Republican Judicial Salute Committee (2004 2011) Chair (201 1) Committee to Re-elect Judge William Klatt (2010) Volunteer for campaign for candidate running for Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals Judge Lisa L. Sadler Committee (2008) Volunteer for campaign for candidate running for Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals Judge Alan C. Travis Committee (2006) Volunteer for campaign for candidate running for Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals Capital Area Republican Women (approximately 2004 approximately 2012) 35 Ohio Republican Women Campaign Fund (approximately 1998 approximately 2002) Steve Forbes Presidential Campaign (1996) Volunteer gathering petition signatures Ohio Senate Campaign for Gene Watts (approximately 1991 1992) Volunteer Ohio Senate Campaign for Bob Ney (approximately 1991 1992) Staff person 16. Legal Career: Answer each part separately. a. Describe chronologically your law practice and legal experience after graduation from law school including: i. ii. whether you served as clerk to ajudge, and if so, the name ofthejudge, the court and the dates of the period you were a clerk; From 1997 to 1998, I served as a clerk to the Honorable John D. Holschuh, Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. whether you practiced alone, and if so, the addresses and dates; I have not practiced alone. the dates, names and addresses of law ?rms or offices, companies or governmental agencies with which you have been affiliated, and the nature of. your af?liation with each. 1996 - 1997 Chester, Willcox Saxbe, LLP 65 East State Street, Suite 1000 Columbus, Ohio 43215 Law Clerk 1997 1998 The Honorable John D. Holschuh The United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Joseph P. Kinneary United States Courthouse 85 Marconi Boulevard Columbus, Ohio 43215 Law Clerk 36 1998 201 1 Chester, Willcox Saxbe, LLP (Chester, Willcox merged with Tait, Stettinius, Hollister on 1/1/12) 65 East State Street, Suite 1000 Columbus, Ohio 43215 Associate (1998 2004) Partner (2005 20] 1) 2012 Taft, Stettinius Hollister, LLP 65 East State Street, Suite 1000 Columbus, Ohio 43215 Partner 2012 present Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation 30 West Spring Street, 29th Floor Columbus, Ohio 43215 General Counsel and Chief Ethics Of?cer (2012 2016) Administrator/CEO (2016 present) iv. whether you served as a mediator 0r arbitrator in alternative dispute resolution proceedings and, ifso, a description ofthe 10 most signi?cant matters with which you were involved in that capacity. From approximately 2005 to 2012, i have served as a volunteer mediator as part of settlement week in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. I do not have any notes or recollection of any of those cases. b. Describe: i. the general character of your law practice and indicate by date when its character has changed over the years. As a law clerk from 1997 to 1998, I helped prepare Judge Holschuh for proceedings in the courtroom and assisted him in drafting opinions. From 1998 to 2012, my law practice was in all types of civil and commercial litigation in both state and federal trial and appeilate courts. I had a diverse practice, including complex environmental cases, employment discrimination suits, business divorces, construction disputes, product liability cases, and class actions. I wrote briefs, motions and research memoranda. I conducted depositions, hearings and trials. 1 also represented clients before the Ohio General Assembly. 37 C. From 2012 to 2016, i was the general counsel and chief ethics officer for Ohio?s monopoly workers? compensation insurer. My practice required me to provide a full range of legal services to a state agency that is also one of the largest underwriters of workers? compensation insurance in the country. I advised the senior team on legal and ethical issues, policy and legislative activity, and provided counsel on human resources and EEO issues. My responsibilities included development and implementation of policy and negotiation of contracts. I managed litigation and outside counsel. 1 led the legal department of 80 staff (including 45 attorneys) and the special investigations department of 123 staff. Since 201.6, although no longer in a strictly legal position, i put forth a budget that includes policy changes to the Ohio Revised Code and I make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding changes to the Ohio Administrative Code to achieve the policy outcomes that I and the board deem appropriate to further the agency?s mission. ii. your typical clients and the areas at each period of your legal career, if any, in which you have specialized. From 1998 to 2012, my typical clients were privately owned businesses and business professionals, as well as government agencies and elected of?cials. I also represented corporations and individuals. The cases on which I worked were similarly mixed. From 2012 to the present, my client is the Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation. Describe the percentage of your practice that has been in litigation and whether you appeared in court frequently, occasionally, or not at all. If the frequency of your appearances in court varied, describe such variance, providing dates. From 1998 to 2012, my practice consisted almost entirely of litigation. 1 prepared motions and briefs, I took and defended depositions, and I appeared occasionally in court. From 2012 to 2016, i appeared in court a few times as the client representative. i. Indicate the percentage of your practice in: 1. federai courts: 45% 2. state courts of record: 50% 3. other courts: 0% 4. administrative agencies: 5% ii. Indicate the percentage of your practice in: 38 l. civil proceedings: 100% 2. criminalproceedings: 0% d. State the number of cases in courts of record, including cases before administrative law judges, you tried to verdict, judgment or final decision (rather than settled), indicating whether you were sole counsel, chief counsel, or associate counseL Excluding cases that settled before trial or were resolved on a motion for summaryjudgment or other dispositive motion, 1 have tried six cases to verdict, judgment, or final decision, two as sole counsel, three as chief counsel, and one as associate counsel. i. What percentage of these trials were: i. jury: 16% 2. non?jury: 84% e. Describe your practice, if any, before the Supreme Court of the United States. Supply four (4) COpies of any briefs, amicus or otherwise, and, if applicable, any oral argument transcripts before the Supreme Court in connection with your practice. 1 have never appeared before the Supreme Court of the United States. 17. Litigation: Describe the ten (10) most significant litigated matters which you personally handled, whether or not you were the attorney of record. Give the citations, if the cases were reported, and the docket number and date if unreported. Give a capsule summary of the substance of each case. Identify the party or parties whom you represented; describe in detail the nature of your participation in the litigation and the ?nal disposition of the case. Also state as to each case: a. the date of representation; b. the name of the court and the name of the judge orjudges before whom the case was litigated; and c. the individual name, addresses, and telephone numbers of co-counsel and of principal counsel for each of the other parties. 1. State Othio v. The Shelly Company, No. 07CV9702 (Franklin Cty. Common Pleas Ct. 2007); on appeal, 135 Ohio St.3d 65 (Ohio 2012). This case was an environmental enforcement action brought in a multi?count complaint alleging violations of air permitting laws. Ijoined the case as the chief trial counsel late in the discovery process. Following a bench trial that included more than 1000 exhibits, Judge Schneider issued a IOU-page decision ?nding for the 39 Shelly Company on most of the claims and with ajudgment against Shelly on some claims. The Ohio EPA had sought over $3 million in civil penalties, and the judgment against Shelly was for approximately $300,000. The case was subsequently appealed to the Tenth District Court of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court, and I assisted with the brie?ng in both appeals. The case was presided over at the trial level by Common Pleas Court Judge Charles Schneider. Co?counsel: April Bott Bott Law Group PLLC 5126 Blazer Parkway Dublin, Ohio 43017 (6l4) 761-2688 Counsel for the State: Gregg Bachmann Ohio Assistant Attorney General 30 East Broad Street, 25th Floor Columbus, Ohio 43215?3400 (614) 466-2766 2. Hill Distributing v. St. Killian Import 00., No. 2:110v706, 2011 US. Dist. LEXIS 100545 (S.D. Ohio Sept. 7, 2011). The case was brought by Hill Distributing under the Ohio Alcoholic Beverages Franchise Act, arising out of defendant?s attempt to cancel Hill?s beer franchise. I was chief counsel for Hill Distributing. Following a hearing, we obtained a preliminary injunction preventing the cancellation. The case subsequently settled. The case was presided over by United States District Judge Algenon Marbley. Co-counsel: James Abrams Taft, Stettinius Hollister, LLP 65 East State Street, Suite 1000 Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 221-2838 Counsel for defendant: Evan Lawson (deceased) 3. 111381) USA LLC v. Hill Distributing Company, at al, No. 2:050v298 (SD. Ohio 2005) 40 The case was brought by InBev under the Ohio Alcoholic Beverages Franchise Act, against Hill Distributing and another beer distributor. I was chief counsel for Hill Distributing. The district court granted Hill?s motion for preliminary injunction, and Hill ultimately prevailed on summaryjudgment. The case was presided over by United States District Judge James Graham. Co?counsel: Gage Gosnell James E. Arnold Associates, LPA 15 West Main Street, Suite 400 Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 460-1600 Counsel for the Lao?defendant: David Alexander Square Patton Boggs 41 South High Street, Suite 2000 Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 365-2700 Counsel for plaintiff: James Hughes Bricker Eckler 100 South Third Street Columbus, Ohio 43215-4291 (614) 227-2300 4. Sheryl Szeinbach v. Ohio State University, No. 2:080v822 (SD. Ohio 2008); on appeal, C.A. No. 11-3002. The case was an employment discrimination case against my client, The Ohio State University (OSU). 1 was associate counsel. This case involved extensive discovery, including dozens of depositions. Summaryjudgment was granted in favor, but the decision was partially reversed on appeal. I prepared the appellate brief. After I moved to the Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation in 2012, the case was tried to a verdict by the Office of the Ohio Attorney General. The case was presided over at the trial level by United States Magistrate Judge Mark Abel. The appeal to the Sixth Circuit was heard by Circuit Judges Helene White and Jane Branstetter Stranch, and Circuit Judge Jerome Ferris of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, sitting by designation. manage: 4i Elizabeth Stanton Taft, Stettinius Hollister, LLP 65 East State Street, Suite 1000 Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 221-2838 Counsel for plaintiff: Eric Rosenberg Rosenberg Ball Co, LPA 395 North Pearl Street Granville, Ohio 43203 (740) 644-1027 5. Rosa Rodriquez?Monguio v. Ohio State University, No. 2:080v139 (SD. Ohio 2008); on appeal, CA. No. 11-3185. The case was an employment discrimination case against The Ohio State University (OSU). i was associate counsel for OSU. This case involved extensive discovery, including dozens of depositions that were taken in conjunction with the discovery in the Szei?nbach case discussed above. Summary judgment was granted in favor. I prepared the appellate brief and made the oral argument at the Sixth Circuit in April, 2012, and the trial court?s decision was af?rmed. The case was presided over at the trial level by United States Magistrate Judge Mark Abel. The appeal to the Sixth Circuit was heard by Circuit Judges Helene White and Jane Branstetter Stranch, and Circuit Judge Jerome Ferris of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, sitting by designation. Co-counsel: Elizabeth Stanton Taft, Stettinius Hollister, LLP 65 East State Street, Suite 1000 Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 221-2838 Counsel for plaintiff: Eric Rosenberg Rosenberg Ball Co, LPA 395 North Pearl Street Granville, Ohio 43203 (740) 644-1027 42 6. EEOC and Ways v. Honda QfNorrh America, Mfg, No. 2:06cv233 (SD. Ohio 2006) The case was an employment discrimination case ?led by the EEOC (in which one individual intervened) against Honda. 1 was associate counsel for Honda. The case involved extensive discovery and motion practice before the parties reached a con?dential settlement. The case was presided over by United States District Judge Michael Watson. Comcounsel: Frank Ray Frank A. Ray Go, L.P.A. Post Of?ce Box 21444 Columbus, Ohio 43221 (614) 223?2121 Counsel for Ways: James R. Greene, (deceased) Liberty Tower, Suite 900 120 West Second Street Dayton, Ohio 45402 (937) 225?3991 Counsel for the EEOC: Lawrence Mays 3751 Prospect Avenue, 3d Floor Cleveland, Ohio 441 15 (216) 65 8-6870 7. Vioiette, et v. P.A. Days, at al., No. 2:010v1254 (SD. Ohio 2001), aff?d 427 F.3d 1015 (6th Cir. 2005). The case was brought as a class action against Days and Ricart Automotive alleging violations of the Truth in Lending Act and the Consumer Sales Practices Act. There was a discreet issue, the interpretation of Fed.R. appealed to the Sixth Circuit that I briefed (there was not an oral argument). The case was presided over at the trial level throughout discovery, class certi?cation, mediations, and settlement by United States District Judge Edmund Sargus. United States District Judge Algenon Marbley handled the post-settlement proceedings, including a fairness hearing and a contempt hearing involving an objector. The appeal to the Sixth Circuit was heard by Chief Judge Danny Boggs and Circuit Judges Alan Norris and Deborah Cook. Co-counsel for the defendants: 43 Hall Adams The Law Offices of Hali Adams 33 North Dearborn Street, Suite 2350 Chicago, Illinois 60602-3110 (312) 445-4900 Counsel for the plaintiff classes: Geoff Moul Murray Murphy Moul Basil 1114 Dublin Road Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 488-0400 8. State othio ex rel. Melissa Decker v. Perfect Image, LLC, et ai., No. 08CV1790 (Franklin Cty. Common Pleas Ct. 2008). The case was brought against multiple defendants to dissolve a joint business venture and to apportion the liabilities among the parties. The case involved cross-claims and counter claims. I was sole counsel for Defendant Mark Fetko. In February, 201. 2, we began a jury trial. The case reached a con?dential settlement after the ?rst witness testi?ed. The case was presided over at the trial level through discovery and all pre~ trial activities by Common Pleas Court Judge John Bessey. Visiting Judge Dale Crawford presided over the trial. Counsel for plaintiff Decker: Dennis Pergram Manos Martin Pergram Dietz Co. 50 North Sandusky Street Delaware, Ohio 43015?1926 (740) 363-1313 Counsel for defendant Johnson: Priscilla Hapner Of?ce of Priscilla Hapner Post Of?ce Box 91106 Columbus, Ohio 43209 (614) 749-8498 Counsel for defendant Perfect Image, LLC: James Banks Post Office Box 40 44 Dublin, Ohio 43017 (614) 866-0666 Counsel for defendant Samadder: Mary Jane McFadden McFadden, Winner, Savage Segerman, LLP 175 South 3d Street, Suite 200 Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 221-8868 9. Dixon v. University ofToledo, 842 F.Supp.2d 1044 (ND. Ohio 2012), 702 F.3d 269 (6th Cir. 2012). The case was an employment discrimination case against the University. I was associate counsel for the University. Following discovery, suinmaryjudgment was granted in the University?s favor. The case was appealed and 1 assisted on that brief, but the case was argued after I went to the Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation. The case was presided over by United States District Judge David Kata. The appeal to the Sixth Circuit was heard by Circuit Judges Karen Nelson Moore, Ronald Lee Gilman, and Raymond Kethledge. Co?counsel for defendant: Elizabeth Stanton Taft, Stettinius Hollister, LLP 65 East State Street, Suite 1000 Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 221?2838 Counsel for plaintiff Dixon: James Ache Cummings, McClorey, Davis Acho, P.L.C. 33900 Sehooleraft Road Livonia, Michigan 48150 (734) 261-2400 10. Mark Miller v. David Pepper, et (11., No. C1000371 (Hamilton Cty. Common Pleas Ct. 2010). The case was filed against the Hamilton County Commissioners alleging violations of Ohio?s Open Meetings Act. 1 represented the Commissioners. Following discovery and a bench trial, the court issued a decision in favor of the Commissioners. The case was settled after the Relator filed his notice of appeal. The case was presided over at the trial level by Visiting Judge John Martin. 45 Co-counsel for Commissioners: Frank Ray Frank A. Ray L.P.A. Post Office Box 21444 Columbus, Ohio 43221 (614) 223-2121 Counsel for Relator: Curt Hartman Now a Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge 1000 Main Street, Room 380 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 (513) 946-5744 1. 8. Legal Activities: Describe the most significant legal activities you have pursued, including significant litigation which did not progress to trial or legal matters that did not involve litigation. Describe fully the nature of your participation in these activities. List any client(s) or organization(s) for whom you performed lobbying activities and describe the lobbying activities you performed on behalf of such client(s) or organizations(s). (Note: As to any facts requested in this question, please omit any information protected by the attorney-client privilege.) in addition to the 10 most significant litigated matters discussed above, some of the other significant legal activities that I have pursued include: While serving as General Counsel for the Bureau of Workers? Compensation, 1 was heavily involved in a case captioned San Allen, Inc, at al. v. Buchrer, Administrator, BWC, Cuyahoga County Case No 07-644950. This was a class action brought against the Bureau regarding its group rating program by a group of private employers. The case was tried before i started at the Bureau. Shortly after ljoined the agency, the Honorable Judge James 3. McMonagle issued ajudgment in favor of the plaintiff class for $850 million. I then led outside counsel through the appeal, which reduced the judgment by approximately $230 million. I subsequently negotiated a settlement of the case and the Bureau paid out approximately $400 million. While in private practice, I frequently served as Ohio local counsel in both federal and state court for lawyers and law firms from New York, New York, Washington, DC, Nashville, Tennessee, and otherjurisdictions. 1 also served as counsel for an independent committee of directors of a major publicly held corporation charged with evaluating the fairness of settlements in multiple derivative actions. 46 19. 20. 21. 22. I currently lobby the Ohio legisiature on behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Workers" Compensation. Those activities include testifying before the Ohio General Assembly, corresponding with legislators, and related work. For 15 years, I was legislative counsel to the Association of Municipal/County Court Judges. During the course of that representation, 1 drafted legislation, testified before the Ohio General Assembly, advised the Board of Directors on non-profit issues, and represented the Association on two cases at the Ohio Supreme Court. Additionally, at various time periods while in private practice, I was a registered legislative agent for Scioto Downs, Inc., Manheim Services Corp., NiSource, and Health Care Advocates for Free Speech. Teaching: What courses have you taught? For each course, state the title, the institution at which you taught the course, the years in which you taught the course, and describe briefly the subject matter of the course and the major topics taught. if you have a syllabus of each course, provide four (4) copies to the committee. None. Deferred Income! Future Benefits: List the sources, amounts and dates of all anticipated receipts from deferred income arrangements, stock, options, uncompleted contracts and other future bene?ts which you expect to derive from previous business relationships, professional services, ?rm memberships, former employers, clients or customers. Describe the arrangements you have made to be compensated in the future for any ?nancial or business interest. My husband was a partner in Government Advantage Group, a lobbying firm located in Columbus, Ohio. When he retired in December 2015, be negotiated a separation agreement with the business. The separation agreement contained a structured buy~out. When my husband died, I became the obligee under the separation agreement. I expect that the payments will continue through December 2018. Outside Commitments During Court Service: Do you have any plans, commitments, or agreements to pursue outside employment, with or without compensation, during your service with the court? If so, explain. No. Sources of Income: List sources and amounts of all income received during the calendar year preceding your nomination and for the current calendar year, including all salaries, fees, dividends, interest, gifts, rents, royalties, licensing fees, honoraria, and other items exceeding $500 or more (if you prefer to do so, copies of the ?nancial disclosure report, required by the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, may be substituted here). See attached Financial Disclosure Report. 47 23. Statement of Net Worth: Please complete the attached financial net worth statement in detail (add schedules as called for). See attached Net Worth Statement. 24. Potential Con?icts of Interest: a. identify the family members or other persons, parties, categories of litigation, and financial arrangements that are likely to present potential con?icts?of?interest when you ?rst assume the position to which you have been nominated. Explain how you would address any such con?ict if it were to arise. If confirmed, I. will recuse in any litigation where I have ever played a role. For a period of time, i anticipate recusing in all cases in which the Ohio Bureau of Workers? Compensation is a party. 1 would also recuse myself in any cases involving Government Advantage Group, though I am not aware of that company having any litigation matters in federal or state court. I will evaluate any other real or potential con?ict, or relationship that could give rise to an appearance of con?ict, on a case by case basis and determine appropriate action with the advice of the patties and their counsel including recusal where necessary. b. Explain how you will resolve any potential con?ict of interest, including the procedure you will follow in determining these areas of concern. If confirmed, I will carefully review and address any real or potential con?icts by reference to 28 U.S.C. 455, Canon 3 of the Code of Conduct for United States Judges, and any and all other laws, rules, and practices governing such circumstances. 25. Pro Bono Work: An ethical consideration under Canon 2 of the American Bar Association?s Code of Professional ReSponsibility calls for ?every lawyer, regardless of professional prominence or professional workload, to find some time to participate in serving the disadvantaged.? Describe what you have done to ful?ll these responsibilities, listing speci?c instances and the amount of time devoted to each. While in private practice, I volunteered in the Pro Bono Tenants? Advocacy Project at the Franklin County Municipal Court for indigent people who were being evicted from their residences. in addition, I have been appointed counsel on a pro bono basis in both the US. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and in the US. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Because I have not been in private practice since 2012, I am not able to estimate the amount of time that I devoted to these matters. I have also engaged in work to improve the legal system, service recognized as important by the American Bar Association?s Model Rule by donating my time to service on the Southern District of Ohio Local Rules Committee, the Committee to Review 48 Appointment of Magistrate Judge Kemp, and the Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism. 26. Selection Process: 8.. Piease describe your experience in the entirejudicial selection process, from beginning to end (including the circumstances which led to your nomination and the interviews in which you participated). Is there a selection commission in your jurisdiction to recommend candidates for nomination to the federal courts? If so, please include that process in your description, as well as whether the commission recommended your nomination. List the dates of all interviews or communications you had with the White House staff or the Justice Department regarding this nomination. Do not include any contacts with Federal Bureau of Investigation personnel concerning your nomination. In March 2017, I learned that the two Ohio Senators (Senator Rob Portman and Senator Sherrod Brown) had announced that they were accepting applications for a vacancy at the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. I reviewed their press release and began to prepare my application. 1 submitted my application to Senator Portman?s office in April, 2017. There is a selection commission in Ohio to recommend candidates for nomination to the federal courts. I interviewed with the commission on August 23, 2017. At the end of its work, the Commission recommended my nomination along with five others to Senators Portman and Brown. 1. interviewed with Senator Portman on September 17, 2017. On September 29, 2017, Senators Portman and Brown issued a press release in which they jointly recommended me for the vacancy in Columbus, Ohio. In October 2017, I was contacted by the Office of the White House Counsel to schedule an interview in Washington, DC. On October 12, 2017, I interviewed with attorneys from the White House Counsel?s office and the Office of Legal Policy. Since then, I have periodically communicated with individuals in the White House Counsel?s Office and the US. Department of Justice. On April 12, 2018, the President submitted my nomination to the Senate. Has anyone involved in the process of selecting you as a judicial nominee discussed with you any currently pending or speci?c case, legal issue or question in a manner that could reasonably be interpreted as seeking any express or implied assurances concerning your position on such case, issue, or question? If so, explain fully. No. 49