Fourteen attorneys in Taft’s Ohio offices were selected for inclusion in Ohio Rising Stars 2022. Rising Stars recognizes the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state – no more than 2.5% of the lawyers in the state are selected.

Following are the Taft honorees:

Ohio Rising Stars 2022 – Cincinnati

• Christopher (Kit) S. Houston (Real Estate)
• Megan M. Okun (Estate & Probate)
• Nick J. Pieczonka (General Litigation)
• Evan T. Priestle (Employment & Labor)
• Chad R. Ziepfel (Criminal Defense: White-Collar)

Ohio Rising Stars 2022 – Cleveland

• William A. Doyle (Business Litigation)
• Jozeff W. Gebolys (Civil Litigation: Plaintiff)
• Brandi N. Weekley (Business/Corporate)

Ohio Rising Stars 2022 – Columbus

• Carolyn A. Davis (Employment & Labor)
• Jonathan N. Olivito (Business Litigation)
• Michael K. Robertson (Appellate)
• Kathryn Wallrabenstein (Criminal Defense: White-Collar)

 Ohio Rising Stars 2022 – Dayton

• Zachary Heck (Technology Transactions)
• Shawna Sorrell (Employment & Labor)*

* Newly Recognized.

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