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Foundation of Justice Ohio State Bar Foundation
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Foundation of Justice is a podcast brought to you by the Ohio State Bar Foundation. In this series, we’ll discuss a number of topics that directly relate to OSBF's mission: to advance the rule of law and build a better justice system. We will highlight the stories and experiences of community members and gain insight from attorneys, judges, social workers, and educators who will help us navigate the most pressing legal issues of our moment. We’ll also trace the impact of the grants we’ve awarded and hear from our grantees to learn about how the dollars we’ve invested are making a positive difference in the lives of Ohioans.
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Reflections, Affirmations, and Practice | OSBF Unity Summit: LGBTQ+ Education, Law and Policy
Episode 2 of Foundation of Justice provides a rich conversation on identity, intersectionality, and belonging with lawyers and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Discussions include a reflection on the 2022 OSBF Unity Summit: LGBTQ+ Education, Law and Policy, and dialogue on how to be affirming and an ally in practice. Panelists explore how important issues and challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community impact their life, practice and work.
Hosted by OSBF Trustee Joseph Wenger, with OSBF 2021 Fellows Amy Flowers (attorney w/ Ice Miller), Jane Messmer (Assistant State Public Defender) with special guest Karen Hewitt (Associate Director, Leadership Columbus). -
Being Trans in Ohio: Life and Rights
In this episode, OSBF board trustee and host Joseph Wenger speaks with Julie Boylen, a board member with TransOhio and a general support specialist at Community AIDS Network/Akron Pride Initiative about her transition and what it's like to be a member of the transgender community in Ohio.
In the second half of the episode, Joseph speaks to James Knapp, Ohio attorney and Chair of the Board of TransOhio, and Judge Jeffrey Mackey of the Franklin County Probate Court to get insight on the legal issues facing the trans community and perspectives from the bench.
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Great first episode - excited to hear more