Examining the Economic Performance of U.S. Presidents

Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Time: 12:10 p.m.

Location: Room 114

Professor Lewis Goldfarb, Director of the Entrepreneurship Clinic, discusses his book “Bulls Bears and the Ballot Box:  How the Performance of Our Presidents Has Impacted Your Wallet.” Professor Goldfarb’s book, which has received considerable media attention in the run-up to November’s election, examines 80 years of presidential history, ranking the economic performance of the presidents and their respective parties.  The results may surprise you!

This program is first in a series of fall events sponsored by the Corporate Law Center.

Attorney Ken Lawson Shares His Story of Addiction, Recovery, and Redemption

Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Location: Room 118

All are invited to attend.

Ken Lawson ’89 was a well-known attorney in Cincinnati during the 1990s and early 2000’s. At one time considered by many to be one of the busiest criminal defense attorneys in the city, his clients included Cincinnati Reds’ Deion Sanders and the family of Lorenzo Collins (a psychiatric patient who was shot and killed by police), among many others. Mr. Lawson developed a drug addiction that led to the loss of his criminal practice, a stint in federal prison, and ultimately his disbarment in September 2011.   

Currently, he lives in Hawaii but will be at the College of Law to speak about his experiences, his recovery, and his redemption. A powerful story, Mr.  Lawson’s experience is a valuable cautionary tale that he wants to share. 

Mr. Lawson’s visit to UC Law is at the invitation of the professional responsibility professors.