Latino Community Events in Ohio

Ronald R. Petroff was born in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated high school from the University School in Hunting Valley, Ohio. He attended Vanderbilt University as an undergraduate where he earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science and American History. He graduated cum laude and was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Mr. Petroff then attended The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law where he earned a certificate in Alternate Dispute Resolution and was a member of the National Labor and Employment Law Moot Court Team. Mr. Petroff also was a member of the National Trial Competition Team. Mr. Petroff also earned a CALI Excellence for the Future Award for his perfect score in the class, Criminal Law in the Boardroom. Prior to law school, Mr. Petroff worked for the law firm of Thompson Hine as a litigation assistant. It was through this experience where he developed a passion for law. During law school, Mr. Petroff was a summer associate in the Columbus office of the law firm Buckley King. He also clerked for the Honorable Kathleen M. O'Malley in Federal Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division. Mr. Petroff is a member of the American Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association, and the Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Petroff is also a member of the Anti-Defamation League and the Columbus Jewish Federation. In 2009, Mr. Petroff was appointed as Editor In Chief of "The Communicator", a legal periodical for trial lawyers circulated by the Central Ohio Association for Justice where he also services as Chairperson for the Domestic Relations Committee. In 2009, Mr. Petroff was selected as a board member for the Collaborative Divorce Professionals of Columbus, Ohio, an organization which is committed to settling divorces with dignity, and family dispute resolution by reasoned negotiation. Mr. Petroff limits his practice to Family Law, Real Estate, and Criminal Defense. Mr. Petroff is admitted to practice in front of all state courts and agencies in the State of Ohio as well as before the United States District Court for the Southern and Northern Districts of Ohio. Mr. Petroff is fluent in Russian and is passionate about assisting the Russian Community through various endeavors. After several years living in downtown Columbus, Mr. Petroff and his wife, Natasha, settled in New Albany. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, S.C.U.B.A. Diving, Theater, spending time with his family and close friends, as well as cheering on all of Cleveland's professional sports teams. He is also a big time Ohio State Buckeyes and Vanderbilt Commodores sports enthusiast and booster. Mr. Petroff, however, most enjoys spending time with his wife, Natasha, their daughters Samantha, Sonya, and the family pet, an adorable English Bulldog named Cammy.

Jim Malek ha sido un abogado licenciado en Ohio desde 1995. Él ha llevado a juicio numerosos casos frente a los tribunales del Estado de Ohio referidos a indemnización de trabajadores y lesiones personales. Antes de convertirse en un abogado, Jim trabajó para las tiendas Big Bear en Columbus por 11 años. Allí aprendió la importancia de trabajar duro y respetar.

HOLA Ohio is an award-winning, 501c3 charitable nonprofit organization based in Painesville, Ohio, providing programs and services to Hispanic workers, families and children. HOLA was founded in 1999 to serve the growing Hispanic community in Lake and Ashtabula counties, and has since expanded its reach to most of northern Ohio and beyond.

The UD Law Hispanic Law Student Association represents the University of Dayton's commitment to building an inclusive, welcoming community where all students can thrive. Founded on the university's Catholic, Marianist values of community and service, this student organization provides Hispanic law students at the University of Dayton in Dayton, OH with a supportive network and platform for professional growth. As a student organization at the University of Dayton School of Law, the Hispanic Law Student Association embodies the institution's mission to educate the whole person and foster meaningful relationships among its members. The organization creates spaces where students can explore their identities, develop leadership skills, and contribute to the legal profession with cultural awareness and perspective. The University of Dayton, established in 1850 and located in Dayton, Ohio, has long prioritized the common good and collective success. The Hispanic Law Student Association extends this tradition by connecting law students who share cultural backgrounds and professional interests, fostering mentorship relationships, and promoting diversity within the legal field. Members benefit from the university's strong emphasis on community engagement and real-world learning opportunities. This organization reflects the University of Dayton's belief in the power of community and its unwavering commitment to student success. Through programming, networking events, and collaborative initiatives, the Hispanic Law Student Association helps law students build confidence, develop their voices, and discover their professional calling. The organization serves as a vital resource for Hispanic law students navigating their legal education while contributing to a more inclusive and representative legal profession in Dayton, Ohio and beyond.

The Latino Law Students Association at Cleveland State University's Cleveland-Marshall College of Law embodies the institution's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community engagement in legal education. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, this student organization creates a supportive community for Latino law students navigating their legal education and early careers, recognizing the importance of peer support and cultural connection in professional development. As a student organization within Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, the Latino Law Students Association serves an essential role in building bridges between students, faculty, and the broader legal community in Cleveland, OH. The association provides a space where Latino law students can connect with mentors, explore shared professional interests, and develop leadership skills that extend beyond the classroom. Members engage in discussions about legal practice, community service, and the unique perspectives that diverse voices bring to the legal profession. The organization operates within Cleveland State University's College of Law, an institution deeply invested in supporting student success through comprehensive resources and collaborative learning opportunities. The law school's mission emphasizes providing information services and resources that promote high-quality legal education and research. Students in the Latino Law Students Association benefit from access to the Law Library's professional research services, collaborative study spaces, and subject-specific legal materials that support their academic pursuits. This association reflects the values of Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in creating an inclusive environment where all students feel welcomed and supported. By fostering community among Latino law students in Cleveland, the organization contributes to a more diverse and representative legal profession. The Latino Law Students Association demonstrates how student organizations enhance the law school experience and build lasting professional networks that extend throughout careers in legal practice.