2026 OACTA Annual Meeting

December 3 - 4, 2026

The Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris

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

View the Annual Meeting Program Agenda 
Registration

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 2027!

Continuing Legal Education

This course is pending approval 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 is pending approval 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  ($174/ night).  To make your reservation through the block and receive the discounted rate, CLICK HERE. The group rate will be available until November 11, 2026 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. 

Stay tuned for details and a sign up link to the Dine Arounds!

OACTA Award Recipients

During the OACTA Annual Business Meeting & Legal Excellence Award Luncheon on Thursday, December 3rd, the following awards will be presented. This presentation will take place during the OACTA 2026 Annual Meeting at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris. 

Excellence in Advocacy Award:

Gary Grubler, Esq.

Grange Insurance

Lifetime Achievement Award:

Fred Hunker, Esq.

Ret., Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company

Respected Adversary Award:

Chris Snyder, Esq. 

McKenzie & Snyder

Outstanding Advocacy Awards:

Michael Farley, Esq.

The Ohio Insurance Institute

Frank Scialdone, Esq.
Mazanec, Raskin & Ryder

Public Service Award: 

Justice Patrick Fischer

Ohio Supreme Court

Outstanding Young Lawyer Award:

Austin Richards, Esq.

Reminger

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