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Aaron Johnston

Columbus,OH

Summary

Legal professional with comprehensive experience in delivering strategic legal solutions and advising clients on complex issues. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to achieving results. Reliable team player with flexible attitude towards changing case requirements, possessing strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Division Counsel

The Ohio Department of Commerce
01.2017 - Current
  • Mentor junior associates in best practices for effective client communication and case management techniques.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to Department leadership on sensitive legal matters impacting operations and strategy decisions.
  • Draft complex contracts, state procurement documents, adjudication orders, search warrants, administrative rules, and internal guidance documents.
  • Represent Division before the Ohio Legislature and in negotiations with vendors and other parties.

Senior Assistant Attorney General

OFFICE OF THE OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL
04.2009 - 01.2016
  • Supervised junior attorneys in litigation on behalf of the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance.
  • Represented the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance, the State Personnel Board of Review, and the State Employment Relations Board in administrative hearings, negotiations, mediations, administrative appeals, and litigation in state and federal courts.

Attorney

LEGAL AID OF WESTERN OHIO
12.2006 - 03.2009
  • Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
  • Drafted comprehensive legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, wills, and trusts for various clients.

Contract Staff Attorney

WAITE SCHNEIDER BAYLESS & CHESLEY
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Analyzed complex business documents including corporate memoranda, SEC filings, Federal Oversight reports and correspondence during the discovery phase of major class action law suits
  • Worked cooperatively with staff and other attorneys to achieve organizational objectives.

Attorney

RAYL STEPTER LAW OFFICES
04.2004 - 06.2005
  • Assisted in all phases of litigation from intake to trial preparation on cases concerning the Fair Labor Standards Act, the WARN Act, employment discrimination, the Family Medical Leave Act, EEOC claims, and various employment agreements.

Intern/Extern

THE SUPREME COURT OF OHIO, OFFICE OF INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY
03.2002 - 09.2002
  • Researched technology driven issues and wrote corresponding memorandum to the Supreme Court.
  • Gained valuable experience working within the intersection of technology and the law.

Education

J.D. -

Moritz College of Law At The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Bachelor of Science - Public Law & Government

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Skills

    Proven Leader

    Excellent Communicator

    Problem Solver

    Willing Collaborator

Affiliations

  • Admitted to practice in Ohio and Northern & Southern Districts of Ohio
  • Former chair of the Ohio State Bar Association administrative law section and the Construction Law section
  • Regular presenter at a number of symposiums and trainings
  • Member of the Mid Ohio Filmmakers Association Board of Directors
  • City Producer for the Columbus 48 Hour Film Project

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

  • Successfully litigated, mediated, and arbitrated a wide range of complex cases
  • Experienced in administrative proceedings before the State Employment Relations Board, the Ohio Department of Commerce, Social Security Administration, & Health and Human Services.
  • Advise a complex state agency with a 40 million dollar budget on all matters concerning compliance, strategy, and growth.
  • Regularly testify before political entities including the Ohio Legislature on behalf of clients

Timeline

Division Counsel

The Ohio Department of Commerce
01.2017 - Current

Senior Assistant Attorney General

OFFICE OF THE OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL
04.2009 - 01.2016

Attorney

LEGAL AID OF WESTERN OHIO
12.2006 - 03.2009

Contract Staff Attorney

WAITE SCHNEIDER BAYLESS & CHESLEY
01.2005 - 01.2007

Attorney

RAYL STEPTER LAW OFFICES
04.2004 - 06.2005

Intern/Extern

THE SUPREME COURT OF OHIO, OFFICE OF INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY
03.2002 - 09.2002

J.D. -

Moritz College of Law At The Ohio State University

Bachelor of Science - Public Law & Government

Eastern Michigan University

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