CWS Governmental Relations, Ltd.

Donald C. Brey, Partner
614.334.6105
dbrey@cwslaw.com

Practice Concentration
Practices in the areas of general civil litigation and appellate practice. Also advises attorneys, office holders, candidates and organizations in the areas of ethics, campaign finance and election laws.

Achievements and Awards
Listed in Ohio Super Lawyers, Political Law
Listed in Best Lawyers in America - Administrative Law
Recipient, William Schneider Award for pro-bono legal services to Franklin County Republican Party  (2006)

Education
Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A., summa cum laude, 1977) Phi Beta Kappa
Yale University (J.D., 1981)

Bar Admissions
Ohio
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court

Professional Memberships and Community Service
Columbus Bar Association - Member
Ohio Bar Association - Member
National Lawyers Association - Member
Federalist Society - Member, Free Speech & Election Law and Religious Liberties Practice Groups
Buckeye Institute for Public Policy Solutions - Board Member
Ohio Supreme Court’s Rules Advisory Committee - past member(Chair, 1999 - 2000)
American Inns of Court - member (President, Duncan Chapter 1998-1999)
Dominican Foundation - Founding Board Member
Knight of Malta

Speeches and Publications
Has given presentations on a variety of litigation, election and other-related topics
Contributor to Ohio Administrative Law Handbook and Directory (West Group 1993-present)