Brigid Heid Inducted as Fellow to Litigation Counsel of America
Summer 2010
Brigid Heid was recently inducted as a Fellow into the Litigation Counsel of America,
an honorary society for lawyers whose invitation-only membership is restricted to
one-half of one percent of American lawyers. Evaluation for fellowship is based on
the effectiveness and accomplishment of the attorney in trial work along with their ethical reputation. Brigid’s trial work is focused on representing businesses in employment-related disputes.
CPM Welcomes Back Two Attorneys
Spring 2010
Doug Jennings has returned to the Securities Litigation practice, after spending several
years as an in-house attorney at Nationwide Insurance’s headquarters, and Brian Johnson returns to the full-time practice of litigation and commercial work after serving
as a minister with Heritage Christian Church in Westerville for the past several years. Learn more about Doug and Brian here.
CPM Welcomes Dan Barham to the Firm
April 2010
Dan Barham is is a 2007 graduate of Vanderbilt Law School and graduated in 1997 from Texas A&M University with a degree in business administration. Dan’s approach to the
practice of law is unique, probably because he spent six years in the business world
before entering the legal field. Dan worked in the plastics industry: a career that began
with Ashland Chemical in Dublin, Ohio. Eventually, Dan managed the Southeastern
United States business for AT Plastics, a multi-national plastics manufacturer. Dan’s territory generated over $20 million in profit. Every day, Dan uses the lessons learned from his business experience to provide custom-tailored legal services to the firm’s clients. Learn more about Dan here.
Joe Patchen Speaks on Commercial Leases
Summer 2010
Joe Patchen recently spoke at an Ohio State Bar Association continuing education program on Commercial Lease Defaults and Remedies.
Brandon Borgmann Speaks at Tax Seminar
Summer 2010
Brandon Borgmann recently spoke about estate tax, fiduciary income tax, and probate at a seminar held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Jane Higgins Marx, Rich Seils, and Brandon Borgmann have been invited to speak on estate planning at a series of sessions called Smart Money Choices offered by the Ohio Treasurer of State.
July 2010
Jane will present at the Concourse Hotel in Columbus on August 6. Rich will present at the Quaker Square Inn near University of Akron on July 16 and at the Hope Hotel & Conference Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (Dayton) on July 23. Brandon will present at Ohio University Inn on September 17. For a complete list of events and registration information, visit http://www.tos.ohio.gov, select the tab called “For You”, and then select “Smart Money Choices” from the pull-down menu, or call 1-800-228-1102.
Joëlle Khouzam to Conduct "Avoiding Workplace Lawsuits" Program
May 2010
Joëlle Khouzam will be conducting a program entitled "Avoiding Workplace Lawsuits" on May 12 at the OCLC's Conference Center in Dublin. This program is part of a Columbus Learning Center multi-part series designed for the business owner, and clients of the participating sponsors may attend any or all sessions free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. To register for this free seminar, visit http://www.ColumbusLC.com.
CPM Associate Addresses CBA's Government Agencies Committee
April 2010
Megan Boiarsky addressed the Columbus Bar Association's Government Agencies Committee meeting to discuss the transition from the public sector to private firm life. Megan, who joined the firm in November 2009, came from the state Attorney General's office to join CPM's Employment Law group.
CPM Attorney Shares Tax Credits Knowledge
April 2010
Joe Patchen spoke about tax credits at a prospective homebuyers' seminar sponsored by Credit Union of Ohio.
CPM Sponsors Learning Series Complimentary for Clients
March 2010
CPM has partnered with McGohan Brabender, Dale Carnegie Training and Holbrook & Manter to provide Columbus-area business professionals the opportunity to develop talent within their organization. Classes cover cost-saving strategies, workplace lawsuits, stress reduction and wealth management for business owners and managers. The brochure is attached. Register early, seating is limited. 
CPM Partner Brigid Heid Interviewed for Columbus C.E.O. Article
March 2010
Congratulations to Brigid Heid, who was interviewed for the March 2010 issue of Columbus C.E.O. in an article titled "Electronic Overload" about employees suing employers for unpaid overtime for working remotely using smartphones and laptops. In the interview, Brigid explains the Department of Labor can require unpaid overtime be paid for the past two to three years. Heid helped a client set up internal procedures to address the issue of employees working remotely. Now, during annual training the client has employees sign a statement acknowledging they have been paid for all the hours worked, so late claims don't come trickling in years later.
Carlile Patchen & Murphy Joins TAGLaw
2.18.10
CPM has joined TAGLaw, a worldwide network of quality law firms. CPM will be the exclusive member of TAGLaw for Central Ohio and will share in business referrals with the other member firms. TAGLaw was founded in 1999 by The Appleton Group and has grown to be one of the largest legal networks worldwide, including more than 140 firms in over 75 countries. Its members are considered among the leading firms in their respective jurisdictions, and CPM clients will certainly benefit from our additional regional, national and international legal support that will help us better serve their needs.
Carlile Patchen & Murphy Congratulates Our 2010 Super Lawyers
1.19.2010
The firm congratulates its 2010 Super Lawyers H. Ritchey Hollenbaugh, Robert B. Barnett, Jr. and Marie-Joëlle C. Khouzam and Rising Stars Matthew Brown, Jane Higgins Marx and Richard Seils, Jr. Super Lawyers recognizes the top five percent of the lawyers in Ohio, from more than 70 practice areas, who have attained the requisite degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. To read more about their achievements, click here.
Carlile's Director of Government Relations Receives Appointment
January 2010
Congratulations to Dennis Stapleton, Director of Government Relations for CPM Government Relations LTD, who was appointed to the Insurance Industry Advisory Board by the Ohio Department of Development. Along with 25 other members, Dennis helped create an economic development tool called the "Ohio Insurance Industry Strategic Plan" for the Office of Insurance and Financial Development. This Ohio Department of Development office will be implementing the forward-thinking initiatives outlined in the plan to create more insurance jobs in Ohio. CPM Government Relations Ltd. provides non-legal advice, counseling, representation and insight into the Ohio legislative and regulatory arenas to the firm's clients.