10/29/2025
Community involvement has always been important to our firm. We're thrilled that Attorney Jason Groh has been recognized by the Ohio State Bar Foundation for his commitment to the Wayne County Community. Jason currently serves on the boards for One-Eighty, Inc, Habitat for Humanity in Wayne County, Orrville Community Development Corporation, and OrrViews. He previously has served on the boards for Orrville Rotary and the Orrville Community Development Foundation. Congratulations to Jason on the well deserved recognition!
Weโre proud to recognize this year's District and Regional Community Service Award for Newer Attorneys winners!
These outstanding attorneys from across Ohio are making a lasting impact in their communities through their leadership, compassion, and commitment to service.
The District and Regional Community Service Award honors attorneys under age 40 or with fewer than 15 years in practice who dedicate significant time and talent to social service, civic, artistic, or cultural organizations. This service is performed outside their practice of law and without compensationโreflecting the very best ideals of the legal profession.
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โข District 10 โ Jason Groh, Orrville โ Attorney, Kropf Wagner Law Firm, LLP
โข District 11 โ Samantha Salamon, Akron โ Chief Counsel, Asian Services In Action - ASIA
โข District 12 & Northeast Region Winner โ Brandon Wojtasik, Cleveland โ Counsel, Tucker Ellis LLP
โข District 14 โ Howard Wernow, Canton โ Partner, Sand, Sebolt & Wernow Co., LPA
โข District 18 โ Margaret (Megan) Brunarski, Jefferson โ Director, Ashtabula County Public Defenderโs Office
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โข District 3 โ Elizabeth Bostdorff, Perrysburg โ Partner & Owner, Bostdorff Legal, LLC
โข District 4 & Northwest Region Winner โ Raina Dawson, Toledo โ Attorney, Housing Practice Group, ABLE
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โข District 6 and Central Region Winner โ Jasmin Hurley, Washington Court House โ Attorney and Owner, JH Legal LLC
โข District 7 โ Brandi Staley-Sladek, Columbus โ Partner, Kitrick, Lewis & Staley-Sladek, LPA
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โข District 8 โ Baylee Butler, Chillicothe โ Managing Attorney of Pro Bono & Community Outreach, Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio - LASCO
โข District 17 & South Region Winner โ Caitlyn McDaniel, Athens โ Staff Attorney, Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio - LASCO
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โข District 1 & Southwest Region Winner โ Maggie Muething, Cincinnati โ Partner, Taft Law
โข District 2 โ Kara Ruffolo, Dayton โ Associate, Coolidge Wall Co, LPA
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โข District 9 & Southeast Region Winner โ Jillian Von Gunten, Zanesville โ Attorney, Allen & Baughman Law Offices
โข District 15 โ Erik Schramm, Jr., St. Clairsville โ Attorney, Hanlon, McCormick, Schramm, Bickford & Schramm Co., LPA
Congratulations to all our honorees for exemplifying what it means to serveโwith integrity, purpose, and a genuine commitment to others.