Jane Messmer
Assistant State Public Defender at Office of the Ohio Public Defender- Claim this Profile
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Rabiah Alicia Burks
Three words: Best Boss Ever. Jane is a pleasure to work with. A welcoming workplace environment is extremely important and she fostered a culture of mutual respect and fun. None of us wake up dreading coming into the office and we care about the over reputation of the ABA Criminal Justice Section. She supported work-life balance, and is very understanding of issues may arise away from the office allowing us to do the best for the association without sacrificing our personal lives. She afforded us opportunities to travel with the association while allowing us to opt out if needed, enhancing our work ethic in order to serve the association to the best of our abilities. In my case, Jane gave me a chance to grow at the association in a way that no one else would. Under her leadership I became a manager, and developed senior-level public relations and marketing skills. Jane provided all the support, space, and financial and labor resources to do my job to the best of my ability. She ensured that I had access to professional development trainings, provided the resources to implement video production services for the section, allowed me free reign to market and communicate as I saw fit in order to increase attendance and support for our conferences. She does not micromanage, unless it is needed. She believed her staff was competent and independent enough to do their jobs with out having her oversee every single aspect, while maintaining a unified vision. I enjoy working for the ABA Criminal Justice Section, and it is mainly because of Jane’s influence and guidance. I would work with and/or for her again if the opportunity arose.
Rabiah Alicia Burks
Three words: Best Boss Ever. Jane is a pleasure to work with. A welcoming workplace environment is extremely important and she fostered a culture of mutual respect and fun. None of us wake up dreading coming into the office and we care about the over reputation of the ABA Criminal Justice Section. She supported work-life balance, and is very understanding of issues may arise away from the office allowing us to do the best for the association without sacrificing our personal lives. She afforded us opportunities to travel with the association while allowing us to opt out if needed, enhancing our work ethic in order to serve the association to the best of our abilities. In my case, Jane gave me a chance to grow at the association in a way that no one else would. Under her leadership I became a manager, and developed senior-level public relations and marketing skills. Jane provided all the support, space, and financial and labor resources to do my job to the best of my ability. She ensured that I had access to professional development trainings, provided the resources to implement video production services for the section, allowed me free reign to market and communicate as I saw fit in order to increase attendance and support for our conferences. She does not micromanage, unless it is needed. She believed her staff was competent and independent enough to do their jobs with out having her oversee every single aspect, while maintaining a unified vision. I enjoy working for the ABA Criminal Justice Section, and it is mainly because of Jane’s influence and guidance. I would work with and/or for her again if the opportunity arose.
Rabiah Alicia Burks
Three words: Best Boss Ever. Jane is a pleasure to work with. A welcoming workplace environment is extremely important and she fostered a culture of mutual respect and fun. None of us wake up dreading coming into the office and we care about the over reputation of the ABA Criminal Justice Section. She supported work-life balance, and is very understanding of issues may arise away from the office allowing us to do the best for the association without sacrificing our personal lives. She afforded us opportunities to travel with the association while allowing us to opt out if needed, enhancing our work ethic in order to serve the association to the best of our abilities. In my case, Jane gave me a chance to grow at the association in a way that no one else would. Under her leadership I became a manager, and developed senior-level public relations and marketing skills. Jane provided all the support, space, and financial and labor resources to do my job to the best of my ability. She ensured that I had access to professional development trainings, provided the resources to implement video production services for the section, allowed me free reign to market and communicate as I saw fit in order to increase attendance and support for our conferences. She does not micromanage, unless it is needed. She believed her staff was competent and independent enough to do their jobs with out having her oversee every single aspect, while maintaining a unified vision. I enjoy working for the ABA Criminal Justice Section, and it is mainly because of Jane’s influence and guidance. I would work with and/or for her again if the opportunity arose.
Rabiah Alicia Burks
Three words: Best Boss Ever. Jane is a pleasure to work with. A welcoming workplace environment is extremely important and she fostered a culture of mutual respect and fun. None of us wake up dreading coming into the office and we care about the over reputation of the ABA Criminal Justice Section. She supported work-life balance, and is very understanding of issues may arise away from the office allowing us to do the best for the association without sacrificing our personal lives. She afforded us opportunities to travel with the association while allowing us to opt out if needed, enhancing our work ethic in order to serve the association to the best of our abilities. In my case, Jane gave me a chance to grow at the association in a way that no one else would. Under her leadership I became a manager, and developed senior-level public relations and marketing skills. Jane provided all the support, space, and financial and labor resources to do my job to the best of my ability. She ensured that I had access to professional development trainings, provided the resources to implement video production services for the section, allowed me free reign to market and communicate as I saw fit in order to increase attendance and support for our conferences. She does not micromanage, unless it is needed. She believed her staff was competent and independent enough to do their jobs with out having her oversee every single aspect, while maintaining a unified vision. I enjoy working for the ABA Criminal Justice Section, and it is mainly because of Jane’s influence and guidance. I would work with and/or for her again if the opportunity arose.
Experience
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Office of the Ohio Public Defender
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant State Public Defender
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Oct 2017 - Present
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Director, Pro Bono Center
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Dec 2016 - Oct 2017
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Owner and Principal
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Jul 2015 - Oct 2017
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American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section
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United States
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Public Policy
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Jun 2013 - Jun 2015
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Senior Staff Attorney
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Mar 2012 - May 2013
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The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Attorney
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Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
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Assistant Federal Public Defender
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Jun 2001 - Apr 2004
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Squire Patton Boggs
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate
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Mar 1998 - Jun 2001
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Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA)
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United States
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Public Policy
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legislative Assistant
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Jul 1994 - May 1995
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Assistant Press Secretary/Legislative Correspondent
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Jun 1993 - Jul 1994
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Education
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University of Michigan Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.) -
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University of South Carolina-Columbia
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Theater -
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Michigan State University
Bachelor’s Degree, International Relations (James Madison College)
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