Akron Bar Association and its Lawyer Referral Service

06/02/2026

🚨 FOOD DRIVE GOAL UPDATE! 🚨

We're off to a great start, but we still have a long way to go to reach our goal of 50,000 meals for our community!

So far, we've raised the equivalent of approximately 6,600 meals — that's just 13% of our goal. Every donation makes a difference, and we need your help to keep the momentum going.

There are THREE ways to contribute:

🥫 Donate non-perishable food items
💵 Make a monetary donation ($1 = 3 meals)
⏰ Volunteer your time to support the effort

Haven't signed up your law firm, court, or legal office yet? There's still time to join the challenge! Participating organizations receive a Food Drive Kit, promotional materials, and a custom fundraising page to help maximize their impact.

Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of families facing food insecurity. Let's work together to reach 50,000 meals! Make sure to submit those receipts!

05/27/2026

The Akron Bar Association Perantinides & Nolan Leadership Academy Food Drive has officially started! 🥫💙

Join local law firms, courts, and legal offices as we come together to support the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and help us reach our goal of 50,000 meals for individuals and families in need throughout our community.

Participate through:
✔️ Non-perishable food donations
✔️ Monetary contributions
✔️ Volunteer hours

Every donation helps provide meals to individuals and families in need.

📅 Food Drive Dates: May 20 – July 17, 2026

Let’s make an impact together! For more details and participation questions contact Anna Theis at [email protected].

Create a team using this link:
https://secure3.convio.net/acrf/site/TR?fr_id=1430&pg=entry

05/26/2026

⚖️ Calling all new lawyers! ⚖️

Need to complete your Specialty NLT hours? Join us for the New Lawyer Training 2026 Special Edition hosted by the New Lawyers Section of the Akron Bar Association & Foundation (Rubber City CLE)!

📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026
📍 Akron Bar Association & Foundation
⏰ 11:30 AM – 3:45 PM
🍴 Lunch Provided

This in-person program includes:
✔️ Professional Conduct NLT
✔️ Law Practice Management
✔️ Client Fund Management

Hear from experienced legal professionals and earn the credits you need while networking with fellow attorneys.

Register today and invest in your professional growth! ⚖️

Click here to register:
https://www.akronbar.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=347527&evSubAction=viewMonth&calmonth=202606

05/26/2026

✨ Date Change Notice ✨

Our Women in Law Walk & Talk has been moved to Wednesday, June 4th! 🌸👟

Join us at Lock 15 Trailhead for an evening of fresh air, connection, and conversation along the towpath. We can’t wait to walk, talk, and unwind together!

🗓 Wednesday, June 4th
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM ET
📍 Lock 15 Trailhead, Downtown Akron

See you there 💕

05/20/2026

Join us for the Akron Bar Association’s Annual Meeting at the Zoo! 🦥🌿⚖️
Bring the whole family for an evening of celebration, connection, and fun at the Akron Zoo.

📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026
📍 Akron Zoo | Akron, Ohio

For more details and registration, click here: https://www.akronbar.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=346181&evSubAction=viewMonth&calmonth=202606

05/15/2026

🥫 THE FOOD DRIVE IS ON! 🥫
The Akron Bar Association Leadership Academy Food Drive officially kicks off May 18 — and we’re calling on local law firms, courts, and legal offices to help make a difference in our community!
This friendly competition will support families in need through donations benefiting the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Whether you collect non-perishable food items, make a monetary contribution, or volunteer your time, every effort helps provide meals to those facing food insecurity.
🏆 Participating offices will compete to donate the most meals, with top-performing teams recognized at the Akron Bar Association Annual Meeting!
📅 Food Drive Dates: May 18 – June 22
👥 Open to law firms, courts, and legal offices of all sizes
❤️ Every $1 donated helps provide 3 meals
Let’s come together as a legal community and make an impact — one meal at a time.
For details or to sign up, visit: https://secure3.convio.net/acrf/site/TR?fr_id=1430&pg=entry —> click "form a team" --> and create a new team associated with the company Akron Bar Association

05/13/2026

Addiction impacts families, courts, and communities every day — understanding it matters. Join the Akron Bar Association Juvenile Court Committee and Rubber City CLE for The Addictoholic Deconstructed, an insightful CLE presented by Dr. Nicole T. Labor.
This one-hour CLE will explore the science behind addiction, recovery, relapse, and the impact substance use has on parenting and family reunification. Gain valuable insight to better understand and support clients navigating these challenges.
🗓️ In-Person CLE
📍 Summit County Juvenile Court
🎓 1.0 General CLE Credit Approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio
For more details or to register, visit: https://www.akronbar.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=347478&evSubAction=viewMonth&calmonth=202606

The Addictoholic Deconstructed is made possible by the Juvenile Court Committee of the Akron Bar Association and Foundation (Rubber City CLE). 

05/05/2026

Don’t wait to sign up! This Friday is the Annual Senior Summit (2026).

Join Northeast Ohio attorneys and professionals for a full day of timely, practical CLE focused on estate planning, probate, and elder law. From navigating scams and aging transitions to dementia care, ethics, and public assistance strategies—this summit covers it all.

📅 This Friday (May 8th)
📍 St. George Church
⏰ Full-day program + breakout sessions

Spots are limited and the registration deadline is approaching fast—secure yours now. More details at the link below.

🔗 Register today before it closes
https://www.akronbar.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=321231&evSubAction=viewMonth&calmonth=202605

05/05/2026

Last call to register—this CLE is tomorrow! ⏰

Join us for Nuts and Bolts of Driver’s License Reinstatement and get practical, real-world guidance on navigating suspensions, reinstatement steps, and BMV amnesty programs. Whether you’re new to this area or looking to sharpen your approach, this session delivers tools you can use right away.

🗓 Tomorrow
⏱ 3:30 – 4:30 PM (Q&A to follow)
📍 Hybrid option available

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Magistrate John Clark and Attorney Russ Nichols—register now before it’s too late.

🔗 Secure your spot today
https://www.akronbar.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=345738&evSubAction=viewMonth&calmonth=202605

05/05/2026

Take a break from the office and join us for our Women in Law Walk & Talk 👟

Enjoy a relaxed evening on the Towpath with great conversation and even better company. We’ll meet at the Lock 15 Trailhead, get some steps in, and then head over for food and drinks.

📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 6:30 PM
📍 Lock 15 Trailhead, Downtown Akron

Come for the walk, stay for the connections.

🔗 Register to join us
https://www.akronbar.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=346807&evSubAction=viewMonth&calmonth=202605