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Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has awarded Jeffrey Willis and Jennifer Caradine with its 2009 Alice Neeley Memorial Award.
The Alice Neeley Memorial Award was established to recognize outstanding associates who are dedicated to the practice of law, relate well to clients, have a positive attitude even in adverse situations, and make a genuine effort to personally know others in the firm. The Award has been given annually over the past six years to the most outstanding associate as voted by their peers.
"It is a privilege to be part of the committee that honors Alice Neeley’s memory by recognizing those associates who portray qualities Alice possessed in both her personal and professional life. It was a pleasure to share in the decision making process that acknowledged Jennifer Caradine and Jeff Willis as individuals possessing those qualities," said Helana Darrow, a partner in the firm's Cincinnati, Ohio office.
Caradine is finishing her sixth year as an associate in the Corporate Department in the firm's Morgantown, West Virginia office. Caradine focuses her practice on real estate and education law. She earned her J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law and her B.A. from Bethany College.
Willis is finishing his seventh year as an associate in the Litigation Department in the firm's Columbus, Ohio office. He has extensive experience in natural resources law, tenant/landlord law, manufacturing and distribution, general corporate law, estate planning, and probate administration and litigation. Willis earned his J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law and his B.S. from Bowling Green State University.