Amy S. Brown

Attorney | Community Advocate | Mentor

Columbus, Ohio, United States

About

Civil defense litigator representing state agencies, departments, and universities in the Ohio Court of Claims, the Tenth District Court of Appeals, and the Ohio Supreme Court. Diverse litigation practice focusing primarily on negligence, wrongful death, wrongful imprisonment, employment discrimination, and contract dispute claims. Extensive trial and appellate practice. Responsible for all aspects of litigation, including litigation strategy, written discovery, depositions, drafting motions and briefs, and representing the State of Ohio at trial and on appeal. Serve as a mentor for newly hired attorneys, law clerks, and legal externs.

Experience

  • Ohio Attorney General's Office (20 yrs 2 mos)
    • Senior Assistant Attorney General - Court of Claims Defense Section
      Nov 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 8 mos

      Civil defense litigator representing state agencies, departments, and universities in the Ohio Court of Claims, the Tenth District Court of Appeals, and the Ohio Supreme Court. Diverse litigation practice focusing primarily on negligence, wrongful death, wrongful imprisonment, employment discrimination, and contract dispute claims. Extensive trial and appellate practice. Responsible for all aspects of litigation, including litigation strategy, written discovery, depositions, drafting motions and briefs, and representing the State of Ohio at trial and on appeal. Serve as a mentor for newly hired attorneys, law clerks, and legal externs.

    • Associate Assistant Attorney General - Court of Claims Defense Section
      Aug 2010 - Nov 2014 · 4 yrs 4 mos

      Civil defense litigator representing state agencies, departments, and universities in the Ohio Court of Claims, the Tenth District Court of Appeals, and the Ohio Supreme Court. Diverse litigation practice focusing primarily on negligence, wrongful death, wrongful imprisonment, employment discrimination, and contract dispute claims. Extensive trial and appellate practice. Responsible for all aspects of litigation, including litigation strategy, written discovery, depositions, drafting motions and briefs, and representing the State of Ohio at trial and on appeal. Serve as a mentor for newly hired attorneys, law clerks, and legal externs.

    • Assistant Attorney General - Court of Claims Defense Section
      May 2006 - Aug 2010 · 4 yrs 4 mos

      Civil defense litigator representing state agencies, departments, and universities in the Ohio Court of Claims, the Tenth District Court of Appeals, and the Ohio Supreme Court. Diverse litigation practice focusing primarily on negligence, wrongful death, wrongful imprisonment, employment discrimination, and contract dispute claims. Extensive trial and appellate practice. Responsible for all aspects of litigation, including litigation strategy, written discovery, depositions, drafting motions and briefs, and representing the State of Ohio at trial and on appeal. Serve as a mentor for newly hired attorneys, law clerks, and legal externs.

  • Greenfield Township (Ohio, United States)
    • Hearing Officer - Board of Zoning Appeals
      Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

      Vice Chair (2025 & 2026) Hearing Officer on the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) that hears appeals from the Greenfield Township Trustees regarding zoning issues.

    • Commissioner - Zoning Commission
      Jan 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Member of the Greenfield Township Zoning Commission that drafts suggested changes to the zoning rules and code.

  • Head Coach - Ohio Public Service Mock Trial Team at Capital University Law School
    Aug 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 11 mos

    Assist in the development of law students’ practical skills and help further interest in public service careers.

  • Writing Committee Member - Ohio High School Mock Trial Program at Ohio Center for Law-Related Education
    Apr 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

    Member of the writing committee that drafts the case problem for the OCLRE’s annual Ohio High School Mock Trial Program.

  • Village of Lithopolis (4 yrs)
    • Public Works and Parks Committee Member
      Jan 2019 - Sep 2022 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    • Village Council Member
      Oct 2018 - Sep 2022 · 4 yrs

      Council member (2018-22) Member finance subcommittee (2018) Member public works and parks subcommittee (2019-22) Member board of zoning appeals (2018-22)

    • Hearing Officer - Board of Zoning Appeals
      Oct 2018 - Sep 2022 · 4 yrs