COVID-19 Legal Issues Forum
The COVID-19 crisis impacted every one of us in multiple ways. No matter what we were doing — we were doing it from a distance, often remotely. Our families and businesses tackled issues they never imagined. Our virtual legal issues series addressed how this public health crisis impacted specific practice areas. Hear how others dealt with it personally and professionally within their organizations and with their clients. We also discussed what they see on the horizon. Click links below to watch recordings on-demand.
The Pandemic's Impact on our Election
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 | 5 p.m. ET
Back in the spring, when we were first beginning to understand what COVID-19 was, we had no idea we would still be feeling its impact eight months later. Now, with
elections just days away, the pandemic threatens our ability to vote. While many organizations
have spent time thinking about how to help Americans fulfill their right to vote,
many concerns remain locally and nationally — and may not be easily resolved.
Dean Ben Barros will moderate an alumni panel discussion with Paul Hancock '70 and
Stephen D. Hartman '01. Paul is a partner at K&L Gates in Miami, where he focuses
his practice on litigation and defense of federal and state government investigations.
He briefed and argued Bush v. Gore before the Florida Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court. Steve is a partner at
Spengler Nathanson in Toledo. His practice consists of civil litigation, criminal
defense, and election law.
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Cedar Point - During and After COVID-19
Tuesday, July 7, 2020 | Noon ET
Dean Ben Barros talks with Duff Milkie '91 — Cedar Fair's executive vice president,
general counsel, and corporate secretary. Heading to the Point meant something different
just a few short months ago. How are amusement parks like Cedar Point preparing to
welcome their summer crowds in the middle of COVID-19? How has the world of all-day
fun with shows, rides, and roller coasters, re-engineered itself in this new-social-distancing
era?
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The View from a Senator's Remote Office
Friday, June 5, 2020 | Noon ET
Dean Ben Barros talks with Megan Harrington '10, legislative assistant to Rob Portman,
U.S. Senator from Ohio. Megan had a remote "front row seat" to observe and assist
with the legislative issues brought about by COVID-19. She will touch on the challenges
of legislating quickly and trying to anticipate unintended consequences, remote voting,
and some impactful SCOTUS decisions that will be coming out, specifically DACA and
Title VII employment discrimination cases.
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The Cleveland Clinic Response
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 | 5 p.m. ET
Dean Ben Barros talks with Michael J. Meehan '81 — general counsel of Cleveland Clinic
Regional Hospitals. Healthcare systems have been at the forefront of the pandemic
and continue to be at the heart of the conversation about how we care for our most
vulnerable citizens. What did the "front lines" look like from this multinational
healthcare organization's perspective? How did Cleveland Clinic react as the crisis
was unfolding? What were they prepared for - what actually happened - and what happens
now?
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Conversation with New York's Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz '97
Friday, May 15, 2020 | Noon ET
Dean Ben Barros talks with New York's Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz '97. We
will address how the COVID-19 crisis impacted his county, what issues remain unresolved,
and plans for moving forward.
Event recording is not available.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Courts
Thursday, May 7, 2020 | Noon ET
Dean Ben Barros moderates an alumni panel discussion about the pandemic's impact on
local courts, cases, and attorneys, as well as the best ways to move forward.
- Ian B. English '00 — Lucas County Common Pleas Court Judge
- Nicole I. Khoury '01 — Toledo Municipal Court Judge
Impact of COVID-19 on Sports Law
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Noon ET
Dean Ben Barros moderates an alumni panel discussion about the pandemic's impact on
sports law.
- Brian Goldberg '85 — co-owner of Society Sports, LLC
- Andrea Kimball '97 — vice president and general counsel of Sporting Kansas City
- Matthew Mitten '84 — professor of law and executive director of the National Sports Law Institute at Marquette University
Conversation with Jeff Haidet '85
Thursday, April 23, 2020 | Noon ET
Dean Ben Barros talks with Jeff Haidet '85 — U.S. chair of Dentons, the world's largest law firm.
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