Karen A. Rolcik - West Chester, OH

Overview

Awards and Honors

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Education

• Legal Education

  • Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1986
    J.D.
    Honors: cum laude

• Non Legal Education

  • Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1983
    B.S.
    Honors: magna cum laude
    Major: Accounting/Business Administration

Pro Bono Activities

• Alzheimer’s Association – Walk to Remember (Butler & Warren Counties), Planning Committee, 2009 - 2015
• Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty (Board of Trustees 2010 - 2017; Chair – Planned Giving Committee 2011 - 2014)
• Hero’s Fund of the Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty (Board of Advisors; Planning Committee – Hero’s Celebration 2012; Frozen Open (golf outing) 2013)
• Canines for Christ – Pet Therapy dog handler visiting nursing/rehab facilities

Bar Admissions

• Ohio
• Texas
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1987
• U.S. Tax Court, 1986
• Supreme Court of Ohio, 1986
• Supreme Court of the United States of America, 2015
• Supreme Court of Texas, 1992
• U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 1986
• U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit, 1987

Specialties and Certifications

• Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law by the Ohio State Bar Association , 2007 – Present
• VA Accredited Attorney – United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Other Affiliations

• Ohio State Bar Association – Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law Specialty Governing Board
• Ohio State Bar Association (Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law Section; Elder and Special Needs Law Committee; Solo, Small Firms and General Practice Section)
• Elder Counsel
• NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys) (Treasurer, 2010 - 2012 - Ohio Chapter)
• Cincinnati Bar Association ( Past Member, Board of Trustees)
• Cincinnati Bar Association – Estate Planning & Probate Section (Chair, 2014 – 2015: Vice Chair, 2012 – 2013; Continuing Legal Education Coordinator, 2011-2012;Planning Committee, Advanced Estate Planning Institute, 2007 – present, Chair - 2012)
• Cincinnati Bar Association ( Past Chair, Women Lawyers Committee))
• American Bar Association (Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Section; Taxation Section; Senior Lawyers Division (Elder Law))
• State Bar of Texas
• Butler University Alumni Association
• Indiana University Mauer School of Law Alumni Association