Program Overview

Did you know that all businesses in the State of Ohio are required to report their unclaimed funds or file a negative report every year? Yes, it's true! Not only are these reports required, but it’s also the law per Ohio Revised Code 169.

This is dedicated, intentional time for you to get information needed to comply with a newly enaction provision of Ohio’s Unclaimed Funds Law, which defines a category of unclaimed funds as attorney unclaimed funds. Join the Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds to learn how to report attorney unclaimed funds and file your unclaimed funds report electronically.

After this webinar, you will know more about:

• Ohio’s Unclaimed Funds Law
• Attorney unclaimed funds
• Reporting guidelines & forms
• How to access resources to help with reporting unclaimed funds electronically

SPEAKERS & BIOS

In her current position as Financial Manager Amy is responsible for managing the Division’s financial accounts, fiscal reporting, and accounts receivable. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, DeVry University, and Keller Graduate School of Management, Amy previously worked in both the public and private sectors as an auditor, budget analyst, and tax accountant. She has worked for government contractors, non-profit organizations, and a manufacturing company. 

George Gladden

George is the Compliance Manager for the Division of Unclaimed Funds. He has 19 years of experience auditing for the Ohio Department of Commerce where he has conducted over 1,000 unclaimed fund audits. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from The Ohio State University, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from Ashland University. 

He splits his time between Cleveland, Ohio where he resides with his family, and Columbus, Ohio where he leads a team of auditors with over 100 combined years of experience. George believes in the Division of Unclaimed Funds’ mission of reuniting Ohioans with their lost and forgotten money by education companies of their reporting responsibilities under Ohio law.

Kelli Lister

As legal counsel for the Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds, Kelli oversees the development and enforcement of Division policy affecting legal programs, proceedings, and operations. She provides legal counsel and advice for the Division on claims administration, public record production, contracts, proposed legislation, policy development and implementation, and prepares cases for litigation. Kelli is responsible for pursuing the appropriate remedy for cases involving fraud and/or bankruptcy and serves as Division liaison with county, state and federal courts, and other government agencies. She works to ensure holders are compliant with their reporting obligations and that Ohio’s Unclaimed Funds Law is properly and uniformly enforced. 

Kelli graduated from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law after earning her Masters and two undergraduate degrees from Ohio University. Prior to joining the Division, she worked as a Senior Assistant Attorney General for the Office of the Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and as an attorney with Huntington National Bank. Kelli began her career in private practice with the law firm Maguire & Schneider LLP in Columbus, Ohio representing both corporate and individual clients.

2.50 CLE Hours

This CLE will be held on Zoom. Login to the website and click the "Register" button to register. You will receive a confirmation email from the Columbus Bar AND an email from Zoom containing information about joining the meeting.