2025 OACTA Annual Meeting

November 13-14, 2025

The Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris

Join us on the north side of Columbus, OH for a two-day program featuring CLE, networking and fun!

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View the Annual Meeting Program Agenda 

Registration Fees

In addition to Continuing Legal Education (see details below), registration includes:  Continental Breakfast on Thursday and Friday, Beverage Breaks, Legal Excellence Awards Luncheon & Business Meeting on Thursday, Networking Reception on Thursday, and access to exhibiting companies providing the latest in products and services.

* New Attorneys are those practicing 5 years or less.

**Claims Executives are individuals employed as a claims professional by a corporation or insurance co., who spends a substantial portion of his or her professional time hiring or supervising outside counsel in the representation of business, insurance companies or their insureds, associations or governmental entities in civil litigation.

***In-House or Corporate Counsel are licensed attorneys, who are employed exclusively by a corporation or other private sector organization for the purpose of providing legal representation and counsel only to that corporation, its affiliates and subsidiaries. These lawyers act in a legal capacity for insurers or corporations but do not appear in court as defense counsel.

Groups of 4 or more from the same firm will receive a $25 discount off each “member” or “non-member” registration when registering together. Not applicable to Claims Executives or In-House Counsel. Apply the discount code on the summary page - 4ORMORE

Non-Members:

Join OACTA today to receive the member registration rate

and membership through 2026!

Continuing Legal Education

This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 8.5 total CLE hours, including 1.0 of APC (Attorney Professional Conduct) instruction credit. This course has been approved by the Kentucky Bar Association CLE Commission for 8.5 General credits, including 1.0 hours ethics. 

Hotel Reservation Information

Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris

409 Altair Pkwy
Westerville, Ohio 43082 United States

Make your reservation today at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris through the OACTA room block and receive the group rate  ($169/ night).  To make your reservation through the block and receive the discounted rate, CLICK HERE . The group rate will be available until October 22, 2025 or until the group block is sold out, whichever occurs first.

Parking:
Complimentary, on-site parking is available. 

Dine-Arounds:
Following the OACTA Networking Reception on Thursday evening, we will offer Dine-Arounds! Sign up to go to dinner with your colleagues at one of the local restaurants, all near the hotel. This event is “Dutch treat” and seats are limited, on a first-come, first-served basis.

OACTA Award Recipients

During the OACTA Annual Business Meeting & Legal Excellence Award Luncheon on Thursday, November 13, the following awards will be presented. This presentation will take place during the OACTA 2025 Annual Meeting at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris. 

Excellence in Advocacy Award

John M. Hands, Esq.
Ret. UB Greensfelder LLP

Lifetime Achievement Award
Carolyn A. Taggart, Esq.
Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP

Respected Adversary Award
Daniel R. Mordarski, Esq.
Mordarski Law

Distinguished Contributions to the Community Award
Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program

Outstanding Young Lawyer Award
Hannah M. Heinmiller, Esq.
Garvey, Shearer, Nordstrom, PSC

Frank Seth Hurd Member of the Year Award
Natalie M. E. Wais, Esq.
Young & Alexander Co., L.P.A.

OACTA Committee Chair of the Year Award
Karen E. Ross, Esq.
Tucker Ellis LLP

Thank you to our sponsors!