Celebrating the 2025 All Rise Annual Awards

Join us in recognizing the outstanding recipients of this year’s All Rise Awards—distinguished legal professionals and mission-driven organizations whose work uplifts lives, strengthens communities, and exemplifies the highest ideals of justice.

Honoring

RITTER AWARD
William K. Weisenberg

RAMEY AWARD
Patricia A. Shlonsky

EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AWARD
Walter Reynolds

OUTSTANDING PROGRAM OR ORGANIZATION AWARD
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO)

Additionally, the OSBF honors Distinguished Life Fellows that reach the next level of giving and new Life Fellows:

Our Distinguished Life Fellows represent attorneys who have not only committed themselves to the mission of the Ohio State Bar Foundation but have also achieved new levels of giving in 2025. Their generosity and dedication strengthen this organization and ensure that we can continue to expand access to justice and serve communities across Ohio.

Barrister
We are honored to recognize, posthumously, Ronald W. Dougherty, who achieved the Distinguished Life Fellow Barrister level of giving. A past president of the Ohio State Bar Foundation, a Ritter Award recipient, and a lifelong champion of the legal profession and his community, Ron’s leadership and generosity have left a lasting legacy that continues to inspire us all.

Partner

• Daniel Hoffheimer

Advocate

• Jonathan Hollingsworth

Counselors

• Merle Wilberding
• Carol Marx

Associates

• Stuart Goldberg
• Lori Keating
•  Margaret Lockhart
• Emily Samlow
• Hon. Kevin Taylor

Newest Life Fellows

The Ohio State Bar Foundation Fellows are a distinguished group of attorneys who dedicate their time, talent, and resources to strengthen the legal profession and promote access to justice. Our newest Fellows have fulfilled their $2,500 pledge, joining this esteemed community of leaders committed to service and philanthropy.

• Joyce Anagnos
• Cheri Budzynski
• Catherine Burgett
• Susan Choe
• Bill Chris
• Eric Combs
• George Davis III
• Lauren Epperley
• Bryan Everitt
• Daniel Gentry
• John Gouttiere
• Michaela Hahn Burriss
• Hon. Taryn Heath
• Mark A. Hutson
  
• Roy Krall
• Clement Luken
• Kevin Lundholm
• Scott Lundregan
• Timothy McKeen
• Mag. Arvin Miller
• J. Peter Millon
• Jeffrey Mullins
• Joseph Oehlers
• Patrick Piccininni
• Marlon Primes
• Jennifer Rausch
• Dustin Rawlin
• Alan Schaeffer
• Sen. William Seitz III
• Jennifer Sitterley
• Brandi Staley-Sladek
• Matthew Stokely
• John Thomas
• Jay Wampler
• Mag. Nikole Xarhoulacos

Thanks to Our Sponsors

In Honor Of...

Make a tribute gift to honor an awardee, organization, or individual of your choice. Unless otherwise designated, 100% of your gift will be used for grant making purposes. Your name will be included in the event program. Your gift will be acknowledged, and a notification sent to the individual or organization you honored.

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Sponsorships Available Now!

Event Sponsorships offer excellent opportunities to support the work of the Foundation and honor the award recipients while also strengthening your organization’s brand awareness among the leaders of Ohio’s legal community. Sponsorships are currently available at levels ranging from $500 to $15,000.

Take a look at the sponsorship packet to see the incredible opportunities to support this year's awardees and be a part of this amazing event.

Ready to become a sponsor? Contact Laurie Beth Sweeney, Executive Director at lbsweeney@osbf.org.

Sponsorship Packet