What does CATA mean in ACADEMIC & SCIENCE

The Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys (CATA) is a professional organization that serves trial attorneys in the Greater Cleveland area. CATA provides an array of resources, including networking and mentorship opportunities, professional development opportunities, Continuing Legal Education programs and access to modern legal technology. It also promotes the highest ethical standards among its members and takes part in public advocacy initiatives to benefit Ohio’s civil justice system.

To become a member of CATA, you must be a licensed attorney in Ohio with an interest or expertise in trial practice. You must also have been practicing law for a minimum of three years before applying for membership. Additionally, you must complete an application form and submit it to CATA’s membership committee for review.

Yes, while most of our members are based in Northeast Ohio, non-local attorneys may join on an Associate Basis depending on their availability and willingness to actively participate in our events.

In addition to continuing legal education courses, mentoring programs and networking events, we organize social outings and speaker events from time to time where our members can come together to share knowledge and experiences. We also frequently hold fundraisers that benefit charitable causes supported by our organization.

Yes! We provide a comprehensive resource library on our website with various materials related to trial practice such as forms, sample pleadings, case summaries etc., so that members can stay abreast of developments in their field. We also provide support for jobseekers through the Career Connections program which helps match qualified candidates with employers looking for legal professionals.

Generally speaking, we host at least two major meetings per year - though additional smaller-scale activities such as CLE courses are organized throughout the year depending on member demand/interests/availability.

Yes; there is an annual membership fee associated with joining CATA as either an Active Member or Associate Member ($100 or $50 respectively). Membership dues are due each July 1st and entitle members to full access to all of our benefits/services over 12 months (expiring June 30th).

As mentioned above; membership gives you access to our full range of benefits including networking opportunities, job assistance services through Career Connections program, educational resources like sample pleadings/forms etc., participation in advocacy initiatives aimed at benefiting Ohio’s civil justice system - plus much more!