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Questions & Answers
1. As chief legal officer of the state of Ohio, how will you ensure the integrity of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches in light of recent ethical violations and financial irregularities? (150 word limit)
End the culture of corruption and cronyism by fostering an alternative culture. As a former federal prosecutor and Cleveland law director, I helped create a strong alternative culture (accept no gifts; always act in the public interest), and promoted that culture across government. People in other departments soon came to our department to whistleblow about wrongdoing. We investigated those allegations and pursued them allegations and pursued them vigorously. I have never hired someone because of politics. I helped attract top graduates of local schools, partners and associates from major law firms. Part of it was having a "lawyer's lawyer" at the top of the organization who could attract other top lawyers.
Given the kinds of problems Ohio is facing and will face over the next four years, this job--the People's Lawyer--must go to an accomplished lawyer, prosecutor, and executive who can lead the People's Law Firm to protect Ohioans from further harm Exceeded word limit
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