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Charity Hyde and Matt Hyde from the Perez Morris team will attend the Magna Legal Services March CLE Madness 2025 in Las Vegas, March 19-20 with other industry leaders. This event features The Jury Game, an interactive role-play on trial strategy. Founded in 2007, Magna Legal Services offers litigation support, including court reporting, jury consulting, trial presentation, and language services for law firms, corporations, and government agencies. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/equJxFmr. #PerezMorris #TrialLawyers #MarchCLEMadness

Perez Morris attorneys Kevin Murch, Kathleen Nitschke, and Michelle Thompson recently attended the 2025 NAMWOLF Driving Diversity & Leadership Conference (DDLC). As part of the conference, Kevin, Kathleen, and Michelle participated in NAMWOLF’s Pitch Perfect session, where law firm members delivered 15-minute pitches to a panel of in-house counsel. This interactive session offered real-time feedback to help members refine their pitches and strengthen business development efforts. Held annually, the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) DDLC fosters partnerships between leading minority- and women-owned law firms and private and public entities. #PerezMorris #NAMWOLF #DrivingDiversity 

Perez Morris proudly announces the promotion of Matthew Turkalj, Nicholas Jacoby, Rebecca Johnson, and Michelle Thompson to partner. Their elevation reflects the firm’s commitment to advancing top talent and delivering outstanding legal services. Matt focuses on medical malpractice, healthcare professional liability, long-term care liability, and general liability. He represents clients through all stages of litigation, including pleadings, motion practice, discovery, trial, and post-trial motions. Nick practices in the area of workers’ compensation defense, defending some of the largest healthcare institutions, manufacturers, and business owners in the state of Ohio through the entirety of the administrative and appeals process. Rebecca defends businesses in general liability and complex commercial litigation, including construction matters, property and casualty litigation, premises and product liability, malpractice defense, and workers’ compensation. Michelle’s litigation experience spans business disputes, labor and employment, fraud investigations, premises liability, real estate and construction litigation, and ADA Title III defense. “These attorneys have demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and commitment to our firm’s core values of excellence, integrity, and client service,” said Sarah Perez, managing partner of Perez Morris. “Their elevation to partner is a testament to their hard work and leadership, and I am confident they will continue to drive our firm’s success while delivering outstanding legal services.” As partners, they will help shape the firm’s future, drive growth, mentor talent, and uphold Perez Morris’ reputation for excellence in the legal community. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eXmcAX9Z. #PerezMorris

Members of the Perez Morris team, Charity Hyde, Kelly Grigsby Jones, David R. Bronstein, and Matt Hyde, will attend the National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA) Annual Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, from March 3-5, 2025. The conference will bring industry leaders together to discuss key challenges in retail, restaurant, and hospitality defense. Attendees will engage in discussions on risk management, litigation trends, and best practices for handling claims. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gMZCJKEy #PerezMorris #NRRDA #RetailDefense

Happy Presidents’ Day from Perez Morris! Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Perez Morris is proud to celebrate and honor Black History Month. #PerezMorris #BlackHistoryMonth

Perez Morris is excited to announce the launch of our new mediation services practice group. Our experienced mediators are here to help resolve disputes in key areas like: - Construction - Commercial and Business Litigation - Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Professional Liability - Transportation and Logistics - Real Estate - Workers’ Compensation - Professional Liability - Labor & Employment The firm’s attorneys bring deep industry knowledge and practical experience, ensuring each mediation session is guided by professionals who truly understand the issues at hand; this ensures a collaborative and effective approach to conflict resolution, aiming for solutions that benefit all parties involved. “We are excited to announce the launch of our new mediation services practice group,” said Sarah Perez, Managing Partner of Perez Morris. “This expansion enhances our ability to provide clients across Ohio with a full range of dispute resolution options and a commitment to delivering effective, efficient solutions." 📍 Serving clients across Ohio with offices in Columbus, Cleveland, and Toledo. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ePtRybdn. #PerezMorris #Meditation #DisputeResolution

Perez Morris is thrilled to announce that Kristen Connelly has joined our team as a partner in our Toledo office. Kristen is an experienced attorney focusing on litigation, professional liability, medical malpractice, and insurance defense. With more than 20 years of practice, Kristen is known for her strategic legal counsel and ability to handle complex cases with precision. She has a proven track record representing healthcare providers in medical negligence claims and has successfully navigated regulatory and disciplinary matters before the Ohio State Boards of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. Kristen is also dedicated to supporting the growth of junior attorneys. In her previous role as an attorney development officer, she led initiatives to mentor, train, and provide career development opportunities for younger attorneys. An active member of the Toledo Bar Association, Kristen also serves on several community boards, including the Ursuline Convent Foundation and the Saint Ursula Academy Board of Trustees. We are excited to welcome Kristen to the Perez Morris team and look forward to the impact her skills will have on our clients. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d4a_4gwr.

Perez Morris is proud to announce that Founding Partner Karen Giffen has been appointed Interim Director of Development and Communications at The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland. "I’m honored to continue my long-standing connection with the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland in this new role," Karen said. "I am deeply committed to its mission of advancing justice, equity, and access for those who need it most." Congratulations to Karen on her new role! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gEgdFCXU. #PerezMorris #LegalAidSocietyofCleveland

During the holiday season, Perez Morris organizes a firmwide service day, with each office participating in meaningful community outreach. This year, the Toledo office volunteered with SAME Café, which stands for “So All May Eat.” SAME Café, where Partner Lisa Baer serves on the Executive Committee, is dedicated to providing nutritious, locally sourced meals to individuals facing food insecurity. The café operates on a participation model, where customers can volunteer, donate money, or contribute produce in exchange for a meal. The team spent the day preparing and serving meals, then concluded with a gathering at Perez Morris' favorite local Mexican restaurant, Poco Loco, to reflect on the experience and discuss how they can continue supporting SAME Café in the future. A heartfelt thank you to SAME Café Toledo for the essential work you do and for providing our team with the opportunity to give back in such a meaningful way. For more information on how to support their mission, visit: https://lnkd.in/e6BYkz6. #PerezMorris