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Stephanie dutchess Trudeau

CMBF President

ellows of the Foundation are very work, social services or other endeavors for events. They are recognized for their leadership
special individuals who advance the betterment of our community. and receive special mention in the publications
the mission of the Cleveland Fellows are distinguished members of the of the Bar Association.
Metropolitan Bar Association to Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association,
Fimprove our community. They are a nominated by their peers and approved by Contributions of Fellows. Fellows contribute
select group. Fellow status is an honor bestowed both the CMBF and CMBA boards. Lawyer to the greater good by volunteering their
on an elite group of CMBA members who nominees must have been admitted to practice time and special skills, by exhibiting their
have demonstrated professional excellence, for at least 10 years, while other nominees leadership, and by donating financially to the
the highest standards of integrity, and a must have an equivalent level of experience. Foundation. Donations are dedicated to the
commitment to the advancement of justice in CMBF Endowment. The Endowment provides
the greater Cleveland community. Lawyers and Becoming a Fellow. To become a Fellow, the a steady stream of income into perpetuity for
other professionals who meet these criteria are member must be nominated by a CMBA the transformative CMBA programs positively
eligible. Becoming a Fellow is not limited to member. The candidate’s credentials are reviewed impacting our community in the areas of
attorneys, but Fellows must be CMBA members. and vetted by a committee. Attorneys nominated education and workforce development,
Only 20% of the CMBA membership have the to be Fellows must be in good standing with improving access to justice, and supporting
opportunity to participate in this best of class. their state Bar. The Board of Directors of the Bar not for profit organizations and the arts. The
Foundation must approve the nomination and Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation is an
Attributes of Fellows. Individuals who recommend the prospective Fellow to the Bar IRS Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
have demonstrated commitment to the Association Board of Directors, which must also Gifts to it are eligible for income tax deduction.
advancement of justice in the greater approve the nomination. The approved nominee If you are interested receiving the recognition
Cleveland community, through public receives an invitation to become a Fellow of becoming a Fellow or you know a worthy
service activities serving the cause of justice and agree to support the programs of the Bar individual who should become a Fellow,
for all members of our community are Association. Fellows are provided with unique please contact Michael G. Riley, Chair of
worthy of the Fellow designation. Examples opportunities to enhance their Bar and civic the Fellows Committee and an attorney at
of service may be involvement in providing engagement through participation in initiatives McDonald Hopkins. Ask me or Mike or any
economic opportunities, workforce training, of the Bar Foundation and the Bar Association. other member of the Foundation Board of
legal education, bar activities, pro bono Fellows receive special access to programs and Trustees about becoming a Fellow.

an honor BestoweD on DistinguisheD inDiviDuals who have Stephanie Dutchess Trudeau is a Fellow of the
¡ Demonstrated professional excellence Foundation and a partner at Ulmer & Berne
¡ The highest standards of integrity LLP, who provides legal advice across the spectrum
¡ A commitment to the advancement of justice of employment law including issues of social
media, medical marijuana, non-competes,
aDvancing the cause of justice may Be shown By trade secrets, executive compensation, severance
¡ Providing economic opportunities pay, arbitration, discrimination, harassment,
¡ Advancing workforce development retaliation, whistleblower, leaves of absence, and
¡ Pro bono work wage and hour compliance. She received the
¡ Legal education Best Lawyers in America designation and is a
¡ Bar association activities Certified Specialist in Employment and Labor
¡ Other endeavors for the betterment of our community Law. Stephanie has been a CMBA member since
1985. She can be reached at strudeau@ulmer.com.
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