78 www.lawyer-monthly.com Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards 2024 3313, R.C. 3314, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services regulations, and ever-evolving student rights legislation, Stefan worked closely with boards, school leaders, and executives to ensure compliance and respond effectively to emerging issues. He partnered with an Ohio Education Resource Center to educate school treasurers in a specific Ohio region on managing matters subject to the Ohio Open Meetings Act to help implemented programs at the respective schools operate in compliance with relevant laws. Additionally, he provided insights into impending legislative actions. In Mergers & Acquisitions, Stefan represented clients both in Ohio and across cultures. He worked with purchasers in industries ranging from cosmetology to global food production. Stefan ensured that parties’ goals were aligned and supported with healthy transitions for clients as they expanded their operations. As lead acquisition counsel, Stefan guided a client through a multi-company asset acquisition strategy, overseeing multiple property transfers, agreements, due diligence efforts, and primary and secondary agreements. While the clients Stefan supports span various industries, practices, and cultures, one thing remains consistent: his unwavering commitment to advancing each client toward their ultimate goal. A board president of an educational institution shares, “Stefan was already here [when I arrived], but I can’t imagine what it was like before his representation.” ultimately resulting in the selection of a new corporate structure to support the organization’s advancement. In commercial real estate, Stefan supported clients both in and outside of Ohio. He advised clients in various roles— lessors, lessees, licensors, licensees, sellers, purchasers, and developers. Franklin County, Ohio, is currently experiencing a boom in economic development, and Stefan has assisted multiple entities and investors with securing property and reimagining areas for revitalization or profit. He served as lead counsel for an out-of-state developer initiating Phase 1 of a hotel-conference center complex in an area marked for growth. Stefan advised on various agreements, including DDAs and reimbursement agreements, negotiated terms with municipal corporations and Ohio community improvement corporations, and supported the developer in ensuring equitable market terms for the securing of the property and development’s long-term success. In education, Stefan represented educational institutions across Ohio, including workforce development programs, Head Start programs, and community and traditional school districts. Navigating a complex landscape of regulations such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the National School Lunch Program, the Ohio Open Meetings Act, R.C. While the clients Stefan supports span various industries, practices, and cultures, one thing remains consistent: his unwavering commitment to advancing each client toward their ultimate goal. “ Areas of Expertise • Arts & Entertainment • Business • Commercial Real Estate • Education • Mergers & Acquisitions Stefan T. E. Thomas Co-Founding Director | Thomas Ingram Law Group Tel: 614.340.9570 Email: iamstefan@tilawgroup.com www.tilawgroup.com
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