My BarStory
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association is proud to bring you the most compelling content, and to bring our commitment to the Rule of Law to your favorite podcast stream. As our Bar approached its 150th Anniversary with Legacy 150, you'll hear the impact our Bar has had on some of Northeast Ohio's most distinguished legal leaders. You'll also hear from a new generation, ready to take on work and life with optimism and courage. We honor the past, we look to the future, and we wanna have some fun! Watch our feed for frequent updates!
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best My BarStory episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to My BarStory for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite My BarStory episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
09/21/22 • 27 min
Taft Partners Adrian Thompson, CMBA President, and Phil Bautista, a CMBF Fellow, discuss their mentors and role models, the challenges faced by lawyers of color, and the importance of the CMBA in their growth as leaders.
My BarStory - 15 Jay Milano
My BarStory
03/19/23 • 37 min
Our Bar is full of distinguished lawyers with amazing stories. But no one tells us a story like Cuyahoga County Bar Association Past President Jay Milano. In this special edition of My BarStory, Jay talks about why service to several local Bars has been a lifetime highlight. He also takes us on a journey through his career, with stories of Snoop Dog, having his life threatened in a courtroom, and the good old days at the Theatrical Grill.
04/23/23 • 27 min
The topic is Women Advancing to Bar Leadership, and telling this week's My BarStory are two voices from the bench: Shaker Heights Municipal Court Judge Anne Walton Keller, and 11th District Court of Appeals Judge Mary Jane Trapp. Both of these successful women credit the CMBA and the CCBA for their growth as leaders. They also talk about their shared friendship and memories of the late Judge K.J. Montgomery.
10/08/23 • 41 min
Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. is on the bench for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, and retired Judge Ronald B. Adrine served for most of his career for the Cleveland Municipal Court. They are acclaimed as jurists, but also for lifting up those who seek justice and hope. The pair spoke with CMBA Director of Donor and Member Engagement Mary Groth
We interrupt your podcast feed this week for a special My BarStory Celebrity Edition, and we are talking about Hollywood A-listers! Chef Michael Symon, and Anthony and Angela Russo of AGBO, blockbuster movie producers, are joined by Anthony and Angela's cousin and our President, Judge John J. Russo. As part of Judge Russo's Fit to Practice theme for this Bar year, these old friends talk about healthy eating and their love of Cleveland food. Part two of our conversation includes talk about the best food in Cleveland, and the one restaurant that is best visited after a night out.
To listen and subscribe to My BarStory, visit clemetrobar.org/podcasts.
08/13/23 • 33 min
My BarStory - 24 Alan Kopit and Mary Groth
My BarStory
05/21/23 • 36 min
Alan Kopit has an amazing career, as a long-time partner with Hahn Loeser & Parks LLC, as a White House Fellow, and as a TV lawyer on the Today Show. In this special edition of My BarStory, CMBA Director of Donor and Member Engagement Mary Groth digs deep into Alan’s fascinating history.
06/27/24 • 41 min
Our theme for this Bar year is "In It Together". CMBA 2024-25 President Matthew D. Besser is dedicated to creating honest conversations about mental health like the one you're about to hear.
University of Akron law students John Enger and Tatyana Norman-Webler share honest stories of dealing with mental illness while working hard to get through law school and build a career. Would you be willing to delete all of your social media apps? Learn why pickleball could be the greatest thing to happen to your mental health.
This podcast contains frank discussions of mental illness including suicide and anxiety. It may not be right for some listeners.
To join us and be "In It Together", visit clemetrobar.org/mentalhealth
09/11/24 • 35 min
Big new ideas are coming to the CMBA, from our members, our staff, and from new CMBA and CMBF CEO Chris Schmitt. If you don't know Chris, this conversation is a great way to start. Chris talks about growing up in Ohio's farm country and the value of hard work. He explains how a philosophy degree launched him into an amazing career. And he tells CMBA President Matthew D. Besser why our Bar's future is so bright, we gotta wear shades!
02/12/23 • 48 min
To dream the impossible dream
To fight the unbeatable foe
To bear with unbearable sorrow
To run where the brave dare not go
Those lyrics inspired one of Cleveland's most successful careers in litigation. Steven S. Kaufman has an amazing track record of delivering for his clients, including Hillary Clinton, the City of Cleveland, and his friend Lee Fisher. Dean Lee Fisher of the Cleveland State University College of Law was honored to interview Steve, and Dean Fisher has no shortage of accomplishments of his own! In this episode, the two old friends talk about Steve's outstanding career, and his lessons for current law students considering a career as a litigator.
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FAQ
How many episodes does My BarStory have?
My BarStory currently has 73 episodes available.
What topics does My BarStory cover?
The podcast is about Legacy, History, Cleveland, Law, Legal, Justice, Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on My BarStory?
The episode title 'My BarStory - 13 Hugh McKay, Lori Urogdy Eiler and Mary Groth' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on My BarStory?
The average episode length on My BarStory is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of My BarStory released?
Episodes of My BarStory are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of My BarStory?
The first episode of My BarStory was released on Sep 10, 2022.
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