CMA Sponsor Shumaker is a legal and legislative solutions firm with over 300 lawyers and advisors and 60 paralegals practicing across 13 offices nationwide. Learn more about their firm and services below.

Tell us about your company’s mission and values.
For over 100 years, we have set a high standard for service, consistently delivering exceptional results. Shumaker’s mission is to provide legal and legislative counsel that moves our clients and communities forward with confidence. This mission is driven by our firm’s core values: impeccable client service, trust and respect for each other, and commitment to our communities.

Please describe your company culture.
At Shumaker, we have worked intentionally to build a culture of trust and respect for each other, where every employee feels empowered to carry out their tasks to the best of their ability. We afford all members of the firm the same trust and respect because we firmly believe that all personnel contribute significantly to the client experience—from winning a court hearing, to attending a client dinner, to assembling a binder and giving a warm greeting to guests visiting the office. We celebrate each other’s victories, help each other through challenges, and collaborate closely with each other to best serve our clients. This foundation of trust and respect naturally builds strong teams and encourages connections.

What’s your favorite part of the Central Ohio medical community?
The Central Ohio medical community stands out for its unique culture of collaboration and innovation. Columbus maintains a distinct "small-town feel" within a major metropolitan area, where health systems, independent practitioners, and academic institutions work together to improve health outcomes for all citizens across the region. The city boasts world-class academic centers and specialized children’s hospitals that attract top-tier talent, all of which encourage integrated care models and progressive policy development. The entire community shares a commitment to ensuring that health care capabilities and accessibility grow as Columbus grows, making it a true hub for medical excellence in the Midwest.

Exclusive Member Benefit: Preferred Access to Physician-Focused Legal Counsel

Shumaker attorney Daphne Kackloudis, who is a member of the CMA's public policy team, recently announced an exclusive CMA member benefit of a 10% discount off her hourly rate for physician-related legal services.  Learn more here.