Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter

Our Real Estate team and Summer Associates had an inspiring day exploring our client, Metropolitan Holdings', Ogden Project in Columbus. Situated at 800 East Long Street, this recently completed three-story mid-rise will feature 72 apartments and 2,650 sq ft of retail space, nestled in the vibrant King-Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhood. We're excited to see this transformation and its positive impact on the community.

We're thrilled to announce that Vinita Bahri-Mehra has been recognized as one of India’s “International Top Lawyers” for 2024 by India Business Law Journal! Vinita's exceptional expertise in international law and her profound understanding of India's legal intricacies have earned her a spot on the "International A-list," which features 130 top lawyers globally. Among them, she is one of only 15 U.S.-based attorneys honored this year. Join us in congratulating Vinita on this well-deserved recognition! Read on to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g5v657fr

Join us in congratulating our firm’s attorneys and practice areas, recognized once again by Chambers and Partners in their annual USA publication rankings. Don Gregory achieved the highest ranking of "Band 1," while others like Steve Barsotti, Mike Madigan, and Brendan Feheley were also highlighted. Thomas Hill and Chuck Kegler were honored as "Senior Statespersons." Additionally, four practice areas, including Corporate/M+A, Construction, Real Estate, and Labor + Employment, received accolades. Clients praised the firm's responsiveness and expertise. Read on to learn more about the process and individual and practice area rankings! https://lnkd.in/gD4N77NY

Cody Myers, an attorney in our Corporate and M&A practice, was recently featured in the Dayton Docket, the University of Dayton School of Law's blog dedicated to law school, legal education, and student experiences. Click the link below to read the article where Cody discusses how his participation in Dayton Law's Leadership Honors Program provided him with the essential skills to thrive in law school and seize various opportunities in the legal profession. https://lnkd.in/gPwU7Vya

Steve Tugend, chair of our Government Affairs Practice and chair of the Central Ohio Defense Group, recently headed a delegation from our region to Capitol Hill. Their mission was to advocate for legislation and policies designed to enhance the region's competitiveness in retaining and attracting military missions.

On May 30th, our firm’s global business team had the honor of hosting Francisco Duarte Lopes, Ambassador of Portugal to the United States, together with Mário Quina, Portugal's Trade & Investment Commissioner and Economic Counselor.   This exclusive breakfast roundtable brought together selected key stakeholders from various sectors of our community to explore unique opportunities for U.S. companies in Portugal. The focal point of the discussion was to enhance business relations between Ohio, Portugal, and the broader United States. Their valuable insights and extensive experience significantly enriched our dialogue on trade, investment, and partnership opportunities.

Tom Pannett, P.E., Esq., MBA, CPPOret concluded his presentation at the 2024 Ohio Stormwater Convention on "Ethics from Aristotle to AI." His session delved into the timeless wisdom of Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics and its connection to the emerging world of artificial intelligence. From designing structures to providing accurate information, machines are now learning to incorporate ethical considerations. Attendees gained insight into this fascinating intersection where ethics plays a crucial role. The Ohio Stormwater Conference is all about advancing knowledge in comprehensive stormwater and watershed management. Held at the Kalahari Resort and Conference Center in Sandusky, Ohio, this year's event provided updates on environmental issues, new technologies, regulatory information, and pollution prevention.

Reema Rao holds a B.S. in Business Administration (specializing in finance) and a B.A. in History from OSU’s Fisher College of Business. She was also the recently elected President of the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association.

Joseph Okeke earned a B.S. in Business Administration from OSU’s Fisher College of Business. He's a member of the Black Law Student Association and received the Diversity Enrichment Scholarship.

Mikenna Cimini earned a B.S. in Criminology from Penn State University. She's a member of Capital’s ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition Team.