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Ohio Innocence Project Staff and Board of Advocates

Ohio Innocence Project at Cincinnati Law Staff


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If you’re interested in having a member of OIP’s staff or one of our freed clients speak to your organization, please contact Pierce Reed at pierce.reed@uc.edu .


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Mark A. Godsey

Daniel P. and Judith L. Carmichael Professor of Law and Director, Lois and Richard Rosenthal Institute for Justice/Ohio Innocence Project, College of Law

620L

513-556-0107

Areas of Interest: Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence

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Donald Caster

Professor of Clinical Law, Ohio Innocence Project, Rosenthal Institute for Justice, College of Law

620C

513-556-4273

Areas of Interest: Civil Rights

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Shantya Goddard

Procter and Gamble/Dinsmore Post Graduate Fellow, Ohio Innocence Project, College of Law

620N

513-556-3474

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Sarah Nix

Client Support specialist, Ohio Innocence Project, College of Law

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Kate Flexter

Rosenthal Post-Graduate Fellow, Ohio Innocence Project, College of Law

620D

513-556-0062

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Brian Howe

Professor of Clinical Law, Ohio Innocence Project, Rosenthal Institute for Justice, College of Law

620H

513-556-4276

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Stephanie King

Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Ohio Innocence Project

620F

513-556-0752

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Dr. Donna Mayerson

Clinical Director, Ohio Innocence Project

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Pierce Reed

Director, Policy and Engagement, Ohio Innocence Project

620K

513-556-0162

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Lauren Staley

Staff Attorney with the Ohio Innocence Project , College of Law

620

513-556-0092


Ohio Innocence Project at Cincinnati Law Board of Advocates

Formed in 2013, the Board of Advocates is made up of professionals dedicated to the integrity and growth of the Ohio Innocence Project at Cincinnati Law. Board members help raise funds to support OIP's legal work, and they have also provided assistance with Development, Marketing and Public Relations efforts. They work to help raise awareness of OIP in the community and increase the publicity of OIP’s successes and mission. With the help of volunteer consultants, Board members have revised OIP's mission, vision and values, as well as developed a strategic plan that identifies specific objectives, goals, strategies and measures for the organization.

  • Tara Rosnell, Chair
  • Tom Hayes, Vice Chair
  • Sarah Topy, Secretary
  • Emily St. Cyr, pro tempore board member
  • Gregory E. Bell
  • Tammy Bennett
  • Stephen L. Black
  • Kathleen Brinkman
  • Kristi Clement Williams
  • John Cranley
  • Zach El-Sawaf
  • Dean Gillispie
  • Tom Hayes
  • John M. Isidor
  • Gibran Pena-Porras
  • Kyle Pohlman
  • Roland West