AACO Advisory Chair
Michele Young is the Advisory Board Chair of AACO and has received many awards including being named the 2020 Cincinnati Enquirer Woman of the Year and the 2020 Cincinnati Bar Association‘s Julia A. Stauberg Honoree “in Recognition of an Outstanding Female Counselor for her Exemplary Service and Accomplishments.” Ms. Young graduated from Georgetown University Law Center and was formerly an adjunct law professor in two law schools, a law clerk to three federal judges, and an author of articles and co-author of a law book for the American Bar Association. She considers it an honor and pleasure to redress each and every injustice and to serve the legal needs of each individual in need of help. Her lawyering is distinguished by an emphasis on innovativeness, integrity, non-stop hard work, and heart. She has spearheaded successful political, public interest, civic, and media campaigns, serving as an advocate in whatever capacity is needed. Ms. Young is also a board member of the Ohio Justice Policy Center, and a board member of the Cincinnati American Jewish Committee who co-founded the Black Jewish Table of Understanding. In addition, she is part of the team of Interfaith leaders that founded Kids4Peace, the first summer camp where local Muslim, Christian, and Jewish Kids come together, and is a part of the Cincinnatus Association and the Potter Stewart Inn of Court.
