The OACTA Annual Meeting is a premier event organized by the Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (OACTA), dedicated to professionals involved in the defense of civil lawsuits and the management of claims against individuals, corporations, and governmental entities. This two-day conference, held on November 13-14, 2025, at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris in Westerville, Ohio, offers a comprehensive program featuring Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions, networking opportunities, and industry insights.
The 2025 agenda includes a diverse range of topics pertinent to civil defense attorneys. Sessions cover third-party litigation funding, professional conduct and attorney-client privilege considerations, recent Supreme Court decisions, lessons from the federal bench, artificial intelligence in e-Discovery, cybersecurity and data breaches, and emerging issues in Ohio cannabis law. Notable speakers include Michael Farley, Esq., Todd Presnell, Esq., Garrett M. Anderson, Esq., and K. James Sullivan, Esq., among others.
Attendees can engage in various networking activities, including a networking reception on Thursday evening and dine-arounds at local restaurants. The event also features an exhibitor hall showcasing the latest products and services relevant to civil defense practice. The OACTA Legal Excellence Awards Luncheon and Annual Business Meeting on Thursday honor outstanding contributions within the legal community.
This event is ideal for attorneys, claims executives, in-house or corporate counsel, and office administrators seeking to enhance their professional knowledge, stay updated on industry developments, and connect with peers in the civil defense sector.
Speakers(17)
Adam Borgman, Esq.
Senior Associate at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Andrew Makoski, Esq.
Ohio Department of Commerce
Elizabeth T. Smith, Esq.
OACTA President
Garrett M. Anderson, Esq.
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Joshua Wulf
Data Analytics Manager at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Judge Michael J. Newman
United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio at Dayton
Judge Tyson A. Crist
United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Ohio at Dayton
Julie K. Brown
Director of Practice Technology at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Justice Daniel R. Hawkins
The Supreme Court of Ohio
Justice Megan E. Shanahan
The Supreme Court of Ohio
K. James Sullivan, Esq.
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Katie Cornelius, Esq.
Ohio Department of Commerce
Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson
United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio at Columbus
Michael Farley, Esq.
Ohio Insurance Institute
Mitchell A. Tobias, Esq.
OACTA Annual Meeting Chair
Patrick Cannell, Esq.
OACTA Annual Meeting Moderator
Todd Presnell, Esq.
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Event Details
- Date
- November 13-14, 2025
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States
- Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris
- Pricing
- $445 - $695
- Audience
- Attorneys, Claims Executives, In-House Counsel, Office Administrators
- CLE Credits
- 8.5 CLE hours, including 1.0 ethics
- Attendees
- Not specified