The Arab American Bar Association of Ohio

04/07/2026

✨Join the Arab American Bar Association of Ohio for our fourth annual banquet on Saturday, April 25th. This year we are celebrating Trailblazer Awardee Tony Asher! It will be an evening filled with great food, good company and fabulous fellowship. This year, we will be featuring entertainment by the amazing talents of and Danny Lahood. Get your tickets today using the link in our bio! 📲

04/06/2026

Join us for the AABAR-OH Fourth Annial Banquet on Saturday - April 25th! We will honor Mr. Tony Asher with our Trailblazer Award and present Scholarships to our amazing law students. We promise an evening of engagement, entertainment, and memory-making. Hope to see you soon… Get your tickets now!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-banquet-39

03/17/2026

Four Years and You’re Free: Ohio’s New Rules on Malpractice Claims

Join AABAR-OHIO for this CLE on the statute of repose in legal malpractice claims.

Whether you’re actively practicing, considering retirement, or just tired of storing decades-old files “just in case,” this session is for you. We’ll cover what the new law does, who it protects, and the practical steps attorneys can take to benefit from it. Don’t miss this opportunity to understand how Ohio’s legal malpractice landscape has changed—and how it now aligns with the repose protections long enjoyed by other professionals.

Register Today!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cle-statute-of-repose-for-legal-malpractice-claims

03/14/2026

Join us for the AABAR-OH Fourth Annual Banquet on Saturday - April 25th! We will honor Mr. Tony Asher with our Trailblazer Award and present scholarships to our amazing law students. We promise an evening of engagement, entertainment and memory-making. Hope to see you soon...get your tickets now!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-banquet-39

12/04/2025

AABAR-OHIO was proud to sponsor and attend The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland’s 120th Annual Meeting. We are honored to support an organization dedicated to expanding access to justice and serving our communities for over a century.

10/16/2025

10/16/2025

🌟 Thank You for a Memorable Evening!

The Arab American Bar Association of Ohio extends our heartfelt gratitude to for hosting an incredible event last night as part of their Judicial Speaker Series.

A special thank you to Judge Joy Malek Oldfield for making this event possible and to Judge Sherrie Mikhail Midday for co-moderating to make this event possible! Your insights and leadership inspire us all.

The delightful food from and was a crowd favorite, and the discussion led by our esteemed panelists , Melaak Rashid, , and sparked invaluable dialogue and reflection.

We look forward to more enriching CLEs and conversations in the future!

👉 Click the link in our bio to learn more and become a member of the Arab American Bar Association of Ohio.

10/10/2025

We are proud to celebrate our member Judge Joy Malek Oldfield, recipient of the 2025 ADM Trailblazer Award: Dr. Robert Smith Innovation Award!

Judge Oldfield has transformed recovery-focused justice in Summit County—leading Drug Court, Turning Point Program, and launching initiatives like Faith in Recovery, Y-STRONG, and more. She even introduced Summit County’s first therapy dog, Tank.

A nationally recognized leader, she continues to inspire through her work with All Rise, SAMHSA, and the Bureau of Justice Assistance.

Join us in honoring her impact and innovation

09/19/2025

Join us on Wednesday, October 15th for an evening of networking and a CLE presentation on “The Immigration Process: Social Services & Legal Support for Immigrants and Refugees.”

The event will be hosted in partnership with The University of Akron School of Law and will explore a distinguished panel of attorneys and community leaders that will share insights on immigration law, available social services, and the challenges faced by immigrant and refugee communities.

Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Akron Law School

Registration is FREE for AABAR-Ohio Members and Students (use code provided to members), and $25 for all other guests. Registration is required.

Register today!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cle-the-immigration-process

07/17/2025

Join us for a special evening at Progressive Field as we celebrate Arab American Heritage Night with the Cleveland Guardians as they take on the Cincinnati Reds!

Date: August 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM (Gates Open: 5:00 PM and First Pitch: 7:10 PM)

Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH

AABAR-Ohio has secured a limited number of tickets for this event, and we encourage you to reserve yours as soon as possible. To purchase your ticket, please follow this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/arab-american-heritage-night-at-progressive-field

We look forward to seeing you there for a night of culture, community, and baseball!

07/14/2025

This weekend, AABAR-OHIO members proudly volunteered at the The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland’s Brief Advice Clinic. Together, we provided legal guidance to individuals facing pressing issues in housing, family law, and more.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to serve and stand in solidarity with our community—and we commend Legal Aid for organizing these impactful events.

05/14/2025

The Arab American Bar Association of Ohio was honored to serve as a Gold Sponsor for the CSU Law Alumni Association’s Annual Recognition Luncheon. Congratulations to the 2025 Alumni of the Year Honorees Stacey McKinley and Judge Michelle J. Sheehan