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Who?


Helen MacMurray
Director
hmacmurray@keglerbrown.com

What?

Primary Practice Area & Subspecialty Fields:
National Regulatory Affairs, Privacy.

When?

Years in Practice Area:
Since 1995

Years in the Legal Profession:
Since 1987

Where?

Employer:
Kegler, Brown, Hill Ritter
www.keglerbrown.com

Size/Sector:
60+ attorneys/private

City/State:
Columbus, OH

Law School:
University of Toledo


Undergraduate School/Degree:
Stockton State, B.A



Why?

Pluses/Challenges of Practice Area:
Involves cutting edge issues, constantly changing regulations.

Core Skills/Key Knowledge Needed in Your Practice Area:
Legislative Process.

Advice to Lawyers and Law Students Interested in Your Practice Area:
Volunteer or intern in the public sector.

How?

Career Path to Current Position:
I was appointed to head consumer protection section for Ohio Attorney General's Office.

Influences and Mentors:
Father, Attorney General Betty Montgomery, politics.

Suggested Reading About Your Practice Area:
www.naag.org

Bar Affiliations and Activities:

OSBA, OWBA.

Recent Professional Presentations:

Many national speeches to associations.

Memorable Career Moment:

My section being voted National Consumer Protection Agency.