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Advocacy

The Voice of the Legal Profession: The Ohio State Bar Association is a constant presence at the Ohio General Assembly, the Ohio Supreme Court and the U.S. Capitol, advocating for the profession, for access to justice and to improve rule of law.

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Council of Delegates

The Ohio Bar Council of Delegates meets annually to consider legislative proposals from OSBA committees and sections and proposals from the Board of Governors.

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Practice Area Updates

See status updates on Ohio General Assembly bills we are tracking by practice area.

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Support Our Advocacy Efforts

Become an Advocacy Partner

Learn more about our Advocacy Support Fund and how to get involved as a partner.

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Contribute to Ohio LAWPAC

Support the Ohio State Bar Association’s political action committee to further our legislative efforts in the Ohio General Assembly.

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What We Stand For

Access to Justice

We are actively working to close the access to justice gap by better connecting clients in need with the attorneys who can help them.

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Inclusion & Diversity

We are fully committed to the enhancement of diversity in the Association, the profession and in our justice system.

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Independence of the Judiciary

We believe in and defend a fair, impartial, independent judiciary and the rule of law.

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Fair Tax Treatment

We have been a leading force in blocking any expansion of the state sales tax to legal services in Ohio and on ensuring fair tax treatment for lawyers.

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Legal Education Reform

We are working in tandem with Ohio’s law schools to ensure new lawyers enter the profession practice ready and without the crushing burden of student debt.

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Civics Education & Civility

Recognizing that an educated citizenry is the foundation of our democracy, we promote and defend a free and respectful exchange of ideas.

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Consumer Protection

For the protection of all legal consumers, we hold attorneys and legal professionals to the highest standards of professionalism.

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Future of the Profession

Futures Commission Report

Read our vision for an innovative, inclusive, and agile profession and the blueprint for how to get there, courtesy of the OSBA Futures Commission.

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Law Practice Modernization Task Force

Adopted by the OSBA Board of Governors in September of 2021

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