Medina County Courthouse

Monday, March 29, 2010

Ohio Northern University School of Law Celebrates Anniversary

The second oldest of Ohio’s nine law schools is celebrating its quasquicentennial year in 2010.

Founded in 1885, the Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law has planned a number of events during the 2010-11 academic year to celebrate its 125th anniversary. Those special events – one of which takes place on Tuesday – include distinguished speakers, special dedications, alumni gatherings and symposia.

The Third District Court of Appeals, which covers 17 northwestern Ohio counties including Hardin County, will convene in special session Tuesday at the law school. A three-judge panel will hear oral arguments in three cases: two Allen County age-based employment discrimination cases and an Auglaize County juvenile case involving gross sexual imposition and classification as a sex offender.

Based in Lima, the appeals court annually visits the law school to enable law students, educators and the public to observe and enhance their understanding of the appellate process.

At the conclusion of Tuesday’s oral arguments, law students will participate in a question-and-answer session with presiding Judge John Willamowski, Judge Richard Rogers and Judge Vernon Preston.

Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Robert R. Cupp, a former judge on the appeals court and a law school alumnus, congratulated the Pettit College of Law on its anniversary.

"The Court of Appeals’ session at the law school is both a tangible and a symbolic manner in which to mark the occasion,” he said. “Through its quality legal education, the Pettit College of Law has carefully prepared individuals to serve the public as capable lawyers, judges, prosecutors, legislators, and public officials for one and a quarter centuries. This is an extraordinary record of service and is a proud accomplishment. As an alumnus who holds a law degree from the Pettit College of Law, I join in celebrating this milestone.”

Contact: Chris Davey or Bret Crow at 614.387.9250.

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