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Ab Initio

ab initio (ab i-nish-ee-oh), adv. [Latin] From the beginning.

The Ab Initio Section is a new engine of the Akron Bar Association driving young and new attorneys toward professional and leadership growth by providing access to other professionals
along with timely, cutting-edge continuing legal education and philanthropic activities to improve and develop our community.

2010/2011 SECTION OFFICERS:


 



Mary Swann, Chair

Jonea Shade, Vice-Chair


Corrine Hoover Six, Secretary/Treasurer


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ABOUT THE SECTION:
This section provides a forum for addressing issues affecting newer lawyers. It sponsors Explorer Post involving high school students and educational programs which gives them a better feel for the practice of law as a career. It updates "The Legal Facts of Life," a pamphlet on your legal rights and responsibilities once you are 18. It assists with the annual Bridge the Gap program. It sponsors educational programs and a reception for those newly in practice. It develops opportunities for newer attorneys to network.

Click here to join this and other Akron Bar Association Sections.


Law Students: Interested in becoming an Ex Officio of the Ab Initio Section? Click here for an application for an ex officio position! Not a member of the Akron Bar Association yet? It's FREE for students! Click here for an application for student membership.


UPCOMING MEETINGS:
  • Wednesday, September22, 2010

STAY TUNED FOR UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • 2nd Annual Ab Initio Summer Retreat

The April Spring Event with Keep Akron Beautiful was held on April 24. Thanks to the following volunteers for braving the Ohio "spring weather" to help Keep Akron Beautiful!

Craig Horbus, Mary Swann, Sarah Cavanaugh, Stu Baker, Charles Budde, Chris Billow, Carrie Ann Harris, Matt Delaney, Joel Queen, and Sheila Hines



Click here to read "An Ounce of Prevention: How to Protect Your Online Reputation," an article that interviews Ab Initio Past-Chair Craig Horbus (Smart Business Cleveland).

Click here to read "3 Questions," a special report for Smart Business Akron/Canton written by Ab Initio Past-Chair Craig Horbus.



Click here to see pictures from the Tailgate Party!




Click here to read an article written by Ab Initio Past-Chair Craig Horbus that was featured in the September 2009 issue of The Examiner!

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