IP+ Conference 2026
Join us for CSU|Law's annual IP+ Conference - an uparalleled opportunity to learn from the nation's top intellectual property law experts.
Our keynote speaker this year is Steve Potash, Founder and Chairman of OverDrive. Chairman Potash will speak about his career from CSU-grad lawyer to founder of a startup that depends on intellectual property law, on AI and IP, including his pending trademark lawsuit against Open AI for the Sora trademark, digital libraries, legislation and more.
In the morning and other panels, you'll hear about cutting-edge issues in IP law, including:
Ohio Innocence Watch Site Launch
Today is a proud day for all of us at Ohio Court Watch.
After many months of planning, research, programming, and teamwork, we are honored to announce the launch of Ohio Innocence Watch.
Ohio Innocence Watch is built on a simple but powerful idea: justice should never be hidden from public view. When an individual asserts that they have been wrongfully convicted, those claims deserve to be heard, decided, and understood by the public. Whether a claim ultimately succeeds or fails, confidence in our justice system depends upon transparency, accountability, and timely judicial decision-making.
From the Deans' Suite - 5/22/26 - "You are enough"
"Today’s event and alumni luncheon were awesome and inspiring. The strength, reach, and engagement of the CSU Law alumni network reinforced that CSU has built something incredibly special at the intersection of law, technology, cybersecurity, and public impact.
The energy of the community and the support I experienced from faculty, leadership, students, and graduates made CSU feel like home.”
CSU|LAW Health Law Program Recognized in 2026 U.S. News Rankings
From the Deans' Suite - 5/14/26 - Celebrating the Strength of Our Alumni
One of the great strengths of CSU Law is our alumni—and nowhere is that more evident than in the work of the Cleveland State University College of Law Alumni Association (CSULAA). This remarkable group of leaders meets monthly out of commitment to one another and to this law school. They organize gatherings that build community, service activities that reflect our mission, and continuing education opportunities that support lifelong learning. Most importantly, they remain deeply engaged with our students and invested in the future of CSU Law.
CSU Law Faculty Co-Author Study Examining Alternative Pathways to the Legal Profession
Kelly R. Johnson - Health Law Fellow, William I. Weisberg Center for Health Law & Policy
For Kelly Johnson, healthcare has always been a part of life. Growing up surrounded by nurses and medical professionals, she spent her formative years around hospitals, caregivers, and the realities of patient care. That lifelong exposure—combined with more than two decades working in operating rooms—made the move to law school feel less like a career change and more like a natural next step.
Steve Percy to Be Honored at CSU Radiance Celebration
From the Deans' Suite - 4/30/26 - You've Still Got This
As exams approach, we want to return to the advice we shared in the fall, not because we assume you forgot it, but because some messages are worth hearing more than once. In law school, timing changes the meaning of advice. What sounded useful in November may land differently in April, and good advice always bears repeating.
We know this stretch can feel heavy. Exams have a way of shrinking your world and, worse, feeling like a verdict on your ability to become a successful lawyer.
They are not. They are a serious part of your legal education, and preparing for them is where a lot of learning happens. But grades are feedback not destiny.
