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April 2022: Judge Sutton Sat with the Ohio Supreme Court Judge Betty Sutton sat as a visiting judge for the first time with the Ohio Supreme Court on April 26, 2022.
Court News Ohio has the story here.
April 2022: Judges Spoke to Akron Law Students Judge Donna Carr, Judge Jennifer Hensal, and Judge Lynne Callahan talked with two University of Akron Law School students who are quickly approaching graduation.
The students were shown around the Court, introduced to staff, and heard about the professional experiences of the judges. The students also asked some excellent questions during their visit.
July 2021: Judges Spoke to Akron Law Students Judge Jennifer Hensal, Judge Thomas Teodosio, and Judge Betty Sutton talked with a University of Akron student who is making plans to attend law school.
The student was shown around the Court, introduced to staff, and learned about the legal profession and the Court's history.
July 2021: Judges Meet with Law Students Judge Donna Carr, Judge Jennifer Hensal, and Judge Lynne Callahan held a virtual question and answer session with summer associates from Community Legal Aid.
The law students watched an oral argument that was livestreamed on the Court's YouTube Channel. The judges then met with the students after the argument. The judges talked about their careers and answered questions about appellate practice.
May 2021: Judge Carr Participated in Middle School Reality Day Event Judge Donna Carr spoke to about 100 students at the Copley-Fairlawn Middle School. The Reality Day event introduced students to the realities of career, income, family, and more. The eighth grade class heard from several speakers in small groups. Judge Carr, and several other speakers, talked about their career journeys to help the students learn about how the speakers got to where they are today.
May 2021: Judges Throw Out Ceremonial First Pitch Judge Donna Carr, Judge Jennifer Hensal, Judge Thomas Teodosio, and Judge Betty Sutton threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Cuyahoga Falls versus Stow-Munroe Falls high school baseball game. Judge Callahan planned to attend, but was placed on the disabled list because of a foot injury.
May 2021: Judge Teodosio Received 2021 Sir Thomas More Award Judge Thomas Teodosio received the 2021 Sir Thomas More Award. The award is presented by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland and is part of the Akron Bar Association Law Week Celebration.
It is presented each year at the Red Mass in recognition of a member of the legal community who demonstrates outstanding personal integrity, community service and professional excellence. You can read more about Judge Teodosio's selection here.
May 2021: Judge Carr Spoke at the National Day of Prayer Judge Donna Carr spoke at the 2021 National Day of Prayer. She joined others who spoke on the steps of the Summit County Courthouse.
March 2021: Judge Hensal Sat with the Ohio Supreme Court Judge Jennifer Hensal sat as a visiting judge with the Ohio Supreme Court on March 31, 2021.
Court News Ohio has the story here. January 2020: Judge Carr Sat with the Ohio Supreme Court Judge Donna Carr sat as a visiting judge with the Ohio Supreme Court on January 29, 2020.
Court News Ohio has the story here.
July 2019: Judge Hensal Sat with the Ohio Supreme Court Judge Jennifer Hensal sat as a visiting judge with the Ohio Supreme Court on July 9, 2019.
Court News Ohio has the story here.
July 2019: Judges Spoke to Akron Law Students Judge Lynne Callahan, Judge Julie Schafer, and Judge Thomas Teodosio talked with a group of Akron Law School at the Court of Appeals.
The students received a tour of the court and learned about the Court's history.
May 2019: Judge Schafer Sat with the Ohio Supreme Court Judge Julie Schafer sat as a visiting judge with the Ohio Supreme Court on May 21, 2019.
You can read more on the Court News Ohio website here.
March 2019: Judge Teodosio Sat with the Ohio Supreme Court Judge Thomas Teodosio sat as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court on March 27, 2019.
The story is available on the Ohio Supreme Court web site here.
February 2019: Judges Spoke to First-year Law Students Judge Thomas Teodosio showed a group of first-year Akron Law School students around the Court of Appeals. Judge Julie Schafer talked with them, too.
From left, Drew Burton, Matt Modderman, Evan Schantz, Judge Schafer, Judge Teodosio, Austin Richards, Daniel Kosich, and Caleb Ohrn.
February 2019: Judge Teodosio spoke on panel at the College of Wooster Judge Thomas Teodosio participated on a panel at a session of this year’s Great Decisions series at the College of Wooster. The title of the session was “The Opioid Crisis: Economic, Legal and Clinical Perspectives.”
Judge Teodosio discussed the benefits of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas Turning Point drug court program he presided over until his election to the Court of Appeals.
October 2018: Judges Spoke to Community Legal Aid Services CLE Judge Donna Carr, Judge Jennifer Hensal, Judge Julie Schafer, Judge Thomas Teodosio, and Judge Lynne Callahan presented at a CLE sponsored by Community Legal Aid. They spoke as a panel about brief writing and oral arguments, a day in the life of an appellate court judge, how they prepare for oral arguments, what goes into writing an opinion, and how they decide when to write a separate opinion.
The attorneys and law students asked outstanding questions and the judges enjoyed discussing the topics raised by the participants.
July 2018: Judge Hensal Judged Appellate Advocacy Class Oral Arguments Judge Jennifer Hensal judged oral arguments for the University of Akron School of Law's Appellate Law Practice and Procedure class in July 2018. She was joined on the panel by Judge Craig Baldwin, Fifth District Court of Appeals, and Judge Cynthia Westcott Rice, Eleventh District Court of Appeals.
Following the oral arguments, the judges and students posed for a photo and shared dinner.
May 2018: Red Mass Brings Together Current and Former Ninth District Court of Appeals Judges The annual Red Mass was held on Friday, May 4, 2018, to honor Judge Alice Batchelder. Following the service, several current and former judges stopped for a picture.
Pictured are current Ninth District Court of Appeals Judges, Judge Julie Schafer, Judge Jennifer Hensal, and Judge Thomas Teodosio, along with former Ninth District Court of Appeals Judges William Batchelder and Deborah Cook.
February 2018: Judge Callahan Sat with the Ohio Supreme Court Judge Lynne Callahan sat as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court on February 27, 2018.
The story is available on the Ohio Supreme Court web site here.
December 2017: Press Release Announcing Plans for Court to Move to New Location Presiding Judge Jennifer Hensal, on behalf of the Ninth District Court of Appeals, distributed a press release announcing plans to move to a new court facility.
November 2016: Judge Schafer Taught CLE Program Judge Julie Schafer spoke at the 12th Annual Bernard I. Rosen Domestic Relations Institute on November 17, 2017. Judge Schafer presented "Practice Pointers & Strategies in Appellate Cases."
September 2016: Judge Carr Elected Chief Judge of Ohio Courts of Appeals Judges Association Judge Donna Carr was elected Chief Judge of the Ohio Courts of Appeals Judges Association for 2017. The election took place during the Association's fall meeting in September 2016. For 2016, Judge Carr is serving as Chief-Judge Elect. Last year, she served as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Association. The Ohio Courts of Appeals Judges Association is comprised of all judges who serve on Ohio’s appeals courts along with those who have retired from serving on Ohio appeals courts. The purpose of the Association is to implement the goals of the Ohio Judicial Conference as set forth in the Ohio Revised Code. The Association meets twice a year. It conducts judicial education around issues of relevance to appeals courts and discusses issues related to the administration of justice in the courts of appeals. May 2016: Judge Moore Sat with the Ohio Supreme Court Judge Carla Moore sat as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court on May 31, 2016. She also sat as a visiting judge with the Supreme Court in 2011.
The story is available on the Ohio Supreme Court web site here.
May 2016: Judge Carr Participated in a High School Pre-Prom Mock Trial Program Judge Donna Carr participated in a Revere High School pre-prom program to show the effects of impaired driving by a high school senior. Juniors and seniors watched a reenactment of an automobile crash caused by an impaired driver. As a result of the accident, there were serious injuries and a death. The students then moved into the school and Judge Carr's bailiff called court to order. Judge Carr presided over a sentencing hearing where she and the students heard an emotional victim-impact statement and other evidence. Judge Carr then sentenced the student to a lengthy prison term. Students left the program with a better understanding of the life-changing consequences of impaired driving.
April 2016: Judge Moore Selected to Receive 2016 Sir Thomas More Award Judge Moore was selected to receive the 2016 Sir Thomas More Award. The award is presented by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland and is part of the Akron Bar Association Law Week Celebration. It is presented each year at the Red Mass in recognition of a member of the legal community who demonstrates outstanding personal integrity, community service and professional excellence.
January 2016: Judge Whitmore Worked with Hudson Mock Trial Team Judge Whitmore welcomed the Hudson High School Mock Trial Team to a practice in the courtroom at the Ninth District Court of Appeals. Judge Whitmore presided over a trial and provided feedback to the students about their performance.
The team and coach thanked Judge Whitmore for her time and sharing her expertise with them.
July 2015: Pinnacle Award Judge Moore will receive a 2015 Pinnacle Award for Summit County. She is the recipient of the John F. Seiberling Award for Excellence in Elected Public Service. According to the nomination criteria, this award was established to recognize the unique, positive influence that elected officials can have on the community and the people of Summit County. You can learn more about the award and ceremony here.
May 2015: Scouts Visited the Court Judge Schafer welcomed a group of cub scouts, and their parents, to the Court. She gave them an overview of the Ohio court system and answered lots of questions.
After her presentation, the scouts took to the bench to experience the judges' view of the courtroom. Judge Schafer also gave the scouts and their families a tour of her office and the judges' conference room.
April 2015: Coverage of the Court's Video Oral Argument Program Court News Ohio published a story about the Ninth District's video oral argument program. You can read the story, and watch the video, by clicking here.
January 2015: New Presiding and Administrative Judges The judges selected a new Presiding and Administrative Judge for 2015. Judge Jennifer Hensal will serve as Presiding Judge and Judge Donna Carr will serve as Administrative Judge.
September 2014: Judge Carr Elected to Judicial Officer Position Judge Donna Carr was elected as Secretary/Treasurer of the Ohio Courts of Appeals Judges Association for 2015. The Association consists of all 69 appeals court judges who serve on Ohio's 12 appellate Districts. The story is available on the Ohio Supreme Court web site here.
September 2014: Judge Hensal Sat with the Ohio Supreme Court Judge Hensal sat as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court on September 9, 2014. The story is available on the Ohio Supreme Court web site here.
July 2014: Law and Leadership Institute Visited the Ninth District On July 16, 2014, the Law and Leadership Institute class visited the Ninth District Court of Appeals. The students prepared a mock oral argument and presented their cases in the courtroom. Judge Eve Belfance presided over the panel. Joining here were Ohio Supreme Court Justice Judi French and Ninth District Court of Appeals Judge Jennifer Hensal.
Eight students presented oral arguments to the Court. Following the arguments, the panel deliberated and returned to the bench to announce the decision.
The judges then complimented the students on their outstanding arguments, answered questions, and chatted with the students, parents, and teachers who attended.
February 2014: Judge Belfance Sat with the Ohio Supreme Court Judge Belfance sat as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court on February 25, 2014. The story is available on the Ohio Supreme Court web site here.
November 2013: Judge Whitmore Sat with the Ohio Supreme Court Judge Whitmore sat as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court on November 6, 2013. You can read more about her experience on the Ohio Supreme Court web site here.
October 2013: Students Welcomed to the Court The Court welcomed a group of masters students to oral arguments on October 31, 2013. After the arguments were finished, Judges Eve Belfance, Donna Carr, and Carla Moore talked with the students. The judges enjoyed answering the students' questions.
July 2013: Students Welcomed to the Court The Court welcomed two different groups of students to oral argument on July 18, 2013. A small group of students from the Law and Leadership Program attended oral arguments. After the arguments were finished, Judges Eve Belfance, Donna Carr, and Beth Whitmore talked with the students for a few minutes. The students asked several thoughtful questions and the judges enjoyed chatting with them. Another group of students also attended oral arguments on July 18. About ten students from a Kent State University class on the judicial process in action observed several oral arguments. The Ninth District is one of several courts the students will visit during the semester.
May 2013: Psychology Interns Learn about Testifying as Expert Witnesses A class of psychology interns from the Ohio Psychology Internship visited the Court on May 30, 2013. The interns have completed their coursework for a Ph.D. in psychology and were nearing the end of their one-year internship. Many of the interns worked with parties in court cases and would be called to testify as expert witnesses. Judges Eve Belfance, Jennifer Hensal, and Beth Whitmore talked with the interns for about an hour. The judges shared their expectations of expert witnesses from the perspective of former trial lawyers and trial court judges, and as current appellate court judges. The interns then watched oral arguments and then asked more questions about the appellate process.
October 2012: Judge Carr Taught Judicial College CLE Program Judge Carr presented at the Ethics and Professionalism & Access to Justice and Fairness in the Courts Judicial College CLE on October 19, 2012. Judge Carr's presentation focused on the use of interpreters in the courts.
December 2011: Judge Dickinson Appointed to Two Supreme Court Commissions Judge Dickinson has been appointed to one Supreme Court Commission and reappointed to another. He was appointed to the Commission on the Rules of Practice and Procedure. This 19-member Commission is responsible for suggesting and reviewing proposed amendments to Ohio's Appellate, Civil, Criminal, and Juvenile Procedure Rules and the Evidence and Traffic Rules. Judge Dickinson was reappointed to the Commission on Rules of Superintendence. He serves on this Commission as the representative of the Court of Appeals Judges Association.
December 2011: Judge Dickinson Taught CLE Program Judge Dickinson presented his appellate advocacy CLE sponsored by the Akron Bar Association on December 9, 2011.
December 2011: Wooster High School - December 8, 2011 The
Court held oral arguments at Wooster High School on December 8, 2011. Judge
Donna Carr, Judge Clair Dickinson, and Judge Carla Moore heard oral arguments in
two cases. The Judges and attorneys answered questions from the students
after the cases were argued. The students were very engaged in the arguments and
it was a good experience for all involved. August 2011: University of Akron School of Law - August 17, 2011 The
Court held oral arguments at the University of Akron School of Law on August 17,
2011, as part of the Law School's Orientation Week for new law students. Judge
Eve Belfance, Judge Clair Dickinson, and Judge Beth Whitmore heard oral
arguments in one case. The Judges and attorneys answered questions from the
students after the case was argued. April 2011: Judge Dickinson Taught CLE Program Judge Dickinson presented his appellate advocacy CLE sponsored by the Lorain County Bar Association on April 14, 2011.
May 2011: Courtroom in the Classroom - Street Law Summit The Court heard oral argument in one case at the Quaker Square Inn at the University of Akron as part of the 2011 Street Law Summit. Students from high schools in Summit County participated in the program. Judge Eve Belfance, Judge Carla Moore, and Judge Beth Whitmore, presided over the oral argument and responded to questions from the students.
April 2011: Judge Dickinson Taught CLE Program Judge Dickinson presented his appellate advocacy CLE sponsored by the Lorain County Bar Association on April 14, 2011.
March 2011: Judge Moore Sat with the Ohio Supreme Court Judge Moore sat as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court on March 2, 2011. You can read more about her experience on the Ohio Supreme Court web site here.
January 2011: Judge Moore again named President of Ohio Judicial College Board of Trustees The Judicial College Board of Trustees installed its officers for 2011, and, for the second year in a row, Judge Carla Moore will serve as chair of the Board of Trustees. The Judicial College, an office within the Supreme Court of Ohio, was created in 1976 to help judges meet their mandatory education requirements. The Judicial College offers training and education to Ohio judges, magistrates and court personnel. The College’s operation is guided by a ten-member Board of Trustees.
December 2010: Judge Dickinson Presented CLE Program Judge Clair Dickinson presented a CLE sponsored by the Akron Bar Association on December 10, 2010. The CLE is titled Everything You Need to Know about Appellate Advocacy (But Didn't Know You Should Ask). It covered trial court issues as they relate to appeals, brief writing, oral argument, post-decision practice in the court of appeals, and review by the Ohio Supreme Court.
October 2010: Courtroom in the Classroom - Stow-Munroe Falls High School The Court heard oral arguments at Stow-Munroe Falls High School as part of the Courtroom in the Classroom program. You can read more about the visit here.
September 2010: Court App The Court's Android application is now available. You can find out more about it, and how to download it to your Android smartphone, here.
September 2010: Judge Whitmore Co-Presented CLE Program Judge Beth Whitmore co-presented at a CLE sponsored by the Akron Bar Association on September 30, 2010. The CLE was titled Brief Writing and Oral Advocacy. It covered oral and written advocacy in trial courts, courts of appeals, and the Ohio Supreme Court.
June 2010: Judge Dickinson Elected to Akron Bar Association Board of Trustees Judge Clair Dickinson was elected to the Board of Trustees for the Akron Bar Association. Trustees are elected by members of the Akron Bar Association. Judge Dickinson will serve a three-year term as a Trustee.
May 2010: Hudson High School Mock Trial On May 26, 2010, Judge Beth Whitmore assisted Hudson High School students to present a mock trial. Judge Whitmore attended an earlier class during which she helped them prepare for the trial. On May 26, the students tried the case with Judge Whitmore presiding and a group of Rotarians serving as jurors.
May 2010: Stow-Munroe Falls Classroom Presentations On May 11, 2010, Judge Carla Moore spoke with several government classes at the Stow Munroe-Falls High School. Judge Moore discussed the judicial system with a focus on the appellate courts.
May 2010: Courtroom in the Classroom - Street Law Summit The Court heard oral argument in one case at the Quaker Square Inn at the University of Akron as part of the 2010 Street Law Summit. More than 100 students from high schools in Summit County participated in the program. Judge Donna Carr, Judge Clair Dickinson, and Judge Carla Moore, presided over the oral argument and responded to questions from the students.
January 2010: Judge Carr Reappointed to Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Interpreter Services Chief Justice Moyer reappointed Judge Donna Carr as a member of the Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Interpreter Services. This Committee will offer recommendations to the Court on an ongoing basis regarding the use of interpreters in the courts. Judge Carr's term runs through December 31, 2012.
January 2010: Judge Moore named President of Ohio Judicial College Board of Trustees The Judicial College Board of Trustees installed its officers for 2010. Judge Carla Moore of the Ninth District Court of Appeals will serve as chair of the Board of Trustees. The Judicial College, an office within the Supreme Court of Ohio, was created in 1976 to help judges meet their mandatory education requirements. The Judicial College offers training and education to Ohio judges, magistrates and court personnel. The College’s operation is guided by a ten-member Board of Trustees.
September 2009: Judge Whitmore named ASTAR Fellow Judge Beth Whitmore was named to the position of Science and Technology Fellow of the Advanced Science and Technology Adjudication Resource (ASTAR) Center. To achieve this, she had to complete 120 hours of advanced scientific training in science.
August 2009: Courtroom in the Classroom - University of Akron School of Law The Court held oral arguments at the University of Akron School of Law on August 18, 2009. Judge Beth Whitmore, Judge Clair Dickinson, and Judge Eve Belfance heard oral arguments as part of the Law School's Orientation Week programs for new law students.
April 2009: Courtroom in the Classroom - Street Law Summit The Court heard oral argument in one case at the Quaker Square Inn at the University of Akron as part of the 2009 Street Law Summit. More than 200 students from high schools in Summit County participated in the program. Judge Donna Carr, Judge Clair Dickinson, and Judge Beth Whitmore presided over the oral argument and responded to questions from the students.
August 2009: Courtroom in the Classroom - University of Akron School of Law The Court held oral arguments at the University of Akron School of Law on August 19, 2008. Judge Lynn Slaby, Judge Beth Whitmore, and Judge Clair Dickinson heard oral arguments as part of the Law School's Orientation Week programs for new law students.
January 2008: Courtroom in the Classroom - North Ridgeville High School The Court visited North Ridgeville High School on Thursday, January 31, 2008. Judge Donna Carr, Judge Carla Moore, and Judge Clair Dickinson heard oral arguments in three cases pending before the Court of Appeals.
November 2007: Courtroom in the Classroom - Nordonia High School The Court visited Nordonia High School on Tuesday, November 27, 2007. Judge Lynn Slaby, Judge Carla Moore, and Judge Clair Dickinson heard oral arguments in five cases pending before the Court of Appeals.
May 2007: Courtroom in the Classroom - University of Akron School of Law Judge Lynn Slaby, Judge Beth Whitmore, and Judge Carla Moore heard oral arguments at the University of Akron School of Law on May 1, 2007. The Court heard arguments at the Law School as part of Akron area Law Week 2007 festivities.
April 2007: Take Your Child to Work Day The Court welcomed about a dozen children and parents to the Court as part of Take Your Child to Work Day 2007. The children of parents who work in the Ocasek Building visited the Court where they heard about the function of the Court and how judges decide cases. The children enjoyed asking questions and taking pictures on the bench.
October 2006: Judge Moore and Judge Slaby named ASTAR Fellows Judge Whitmore selected for 2007 class of ASTAR Judges Judge Lynn Slaby and Judge
Carla Moore were elected to the position of Science and Technology Fellow of the
Advanced Science and Technology Adjudication Resource (ASTAR) Center. In a related announcement,
Judge Beth Whitmore was selected by the Supreme Court of Ohio to be a member of
the 2007 class of fifteen Ohio judges who will participate in the ASTAR program.
May 8, 2006: Courtroom in the Classroom - Stow-Munroe Falls High School The Court visited Stow-Munroe Falls High School on Monday, May 8, 2006. Judge Lynn Slaby, Judge Donna Carr, and Judge Beth Whitmore heard oral arguments in two cases pending before the Ninth District Court of Appeals.
May 2, 2006: Lawrence School Visit About a dozen students from the Lawrence School, located in Broadview Heights, visited the Court for oral arguments on May 2, 2006. Judge Carla Moore, a member of the Lawrence School Board of Trustees, and Judge Lynn Slaby spoke with the students before the oral arguments.
April 27, 2006: Take Your Child to Work Day The Court welcomed six children and their parents to the Court as part of Take Your Child to Work Day 2006. The parents work in the Ocasek Building and asked if they could bring their children to visit the Court. Judge Lynn Slaby invited the children and parents into the courtroom where he explained the function of the Court and how judges decide cases. After his remarks, Judge Slaby and the children took several pictures on the bench, followed by a group picture with the parents.
One of the children asked why judges wear black robes. The short answer is that it is simply the tradition of this country for judges to wear black robes, dating back to the founding of the nation. Historically, there was a dispute between the founding fathers about what judges should wear. John Adams, the second President, believed judges should wear robes with a wig, consistent with the practice in England. Thomas Jefferson, the third President, preferred that judges wear traditional business suits. A compromise resulted in judges wearing black robes as a symbol of impartiality.
March 23, 2006: Courtroom in the Classroom - Medina High School The Court visited Medina High School on Thursday, March 23, 2006. Judge Donna Carr, Judge Carla Moore, and Judge Edna Boyle heard oral arguments in three cases pending before the Ninth District Court of Appeals. You can read more about the visit on the school visit page.
March 13, 2006: Judicial Systems: Promoting Rule of Law and Judicial Reform International Visitor Leadership Program On March, 13, 2006, the Court welcomed leaders from several countries---Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Syria, and Yemen---to discuss the rule of law and judicial reform in the American judicial system. The visitors included judges, prosecutors, a law school dean, and various members of government. Judge Beth Whitmore made a brief opening presentation followed by a lively discussion including Judge Carla Moore and Judge Lynn C. Slaby. This is one of several stops for the visitors and one they will surely remember. They were pleased to have their picture taken on the bench to commemorate their visit.
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