Taft Columbus partner Ukeme Awakessien Jeter has been selected to serve as a judge on the panel for Philanthropitch Columbus 2022. The panel of judges consists of local leaders with extensive knowledge and experience within Columbus’ social impact community and have unique perspectives that will help the nonprofit finalists grow their impact.

Philanthropitch is a pitch competition empowering innovative nonprofits to scale their impact. To read more about Philanthropitch or to buy tickets for Philanthropitch Columbus 2022, visit here.

Jeter is a partner in Taft’s Intellectual Property practice. She focuses on negotiating and structuring intellectual property licenses, options, and related agreements. Jeter serves on the board of directors for Ohio Legal Help, is an appointed member of the Community Relations Committee for the City of Upper Arlington, and serves as a member on the United Way of Central Ohio – Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council.