Remote in 88 Counties: Practicing Law in Ohio During a Pandemic

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As Covid cases increase again throughout Ohio, another season of remote work seems all but inevitable for law firms in the Buckeye state.

While many firms have technology plans in place, changing guidance and rules that differ by county mean that plenty are still scrambling to make fast decisions that will ensure attorneys are set up for success this winter and beyond.

Join our expert panel of three Ohio legal professionals as they discuss legal technology trends and challenges and offer their advice for Ohio firms navigating the same issues. Our panelists include:

Rob Chudakoff, Partner at Ulmer & Berne LLP
Jeff Farkas, Chief Information Officer at Roetzel
Katie Wahl, Partner at Pickrel Schaeffer and Ebeling, LPA

The panel will be moderated by Matt Wholey, Senior Legal Editor at Thomson Reuters Practical Law and an experienced Ohio litigator.

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Speakers

Rob Chudakoff

Rob Chudakoff is a Partner at Ulmer & Berne LLP and has extensive experience in the defense and prosecution of intellectual property claims. He litigates matters involving claims of trademark, copyright infringement, false designation of origin, unfair competition, false advertising, and more. Rob also serves as chair of Ulmer’s Security & Technology Committee which guides policy and protection for client data within the firm.

Jeff Farkas

Mr Farkas is the Chief Information Officer and Director of Operations at Roetzel. He is responsible for the firm's overall technology strategy, data security, disaster recovery, and cyber preparedness. Jeff is also a member of the firm’s Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice, leads the Firm Technology Committee, and works directly with both firm executive leadership and clients to craft technology and business strategy.

Katie Wahl

Katie Wahl is a Partner at Pickrel Schaeffer and Ebeling Co. After serving as a complex business litigator for eight years, Katie now focuses primarily on business and corporate law where she assists clients with forming new business entities, sales of businesses, and more. Katie also focuses on estate planning, probate and Medicaid planning, and working with non-profit entities.