Law School Accreditation Advisory Committee
The purpose of the advisory committee is to evaluate and review current accreditation standards and procedures for Ohio's law schools, with an emphasis on identifying potential opportunities for innovation, in light of the evolving needs of the legal profession.
The Chief Justice has appointed Robert W. Horner, III, Administrative Director of the Supreme Court of Ohio, as Chairman of the committee. Initial members of the committee include:
- Mary Amos Augsburger, CEO at Ohio State Bar Association
- Kent Barnett, Dean of Moritz College of Law at the Ohio State University
- Amanda Gould, Chief Counsel to U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno
- Emily Janoski-Haehlen, Dean of Akron School of Law at the University of Akron
- Sen. Nathan Manning, Ohio State Senator, 13th District
- Gina White Palmer, Deputy Administrative Director at the Supreme Court of Ohio
- Rep. Brian Stewart, Ohio State Representative, 12th District
- Dr. Frank C. Woodside, III, of Counsel at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Meeting Information
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. EDT at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center, 65 S. Front Street, Columbus, Room 735
If you would like to attend, please contact staff liaison September Coyne at September.Coyne@sc.ohio.gov for more information.
Contact Information
Supreme Court of Ohio
65 South Front Street
Columbus, OH 43215-3431
Staff Liaison:
September Coyne, Esq.
Staff Liaison:
Zach Holscher, Esq.