KEYNOTE SPEAKER | Judge Jaiza Page

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division

After passing the bar, Judge Page began her legal career as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Columbus where she worked to remedy issues that arose with nuisance properties. She fought to ensure that no citizens were forced to live in substandard housing or live in neighborhoods plagued with drugs and other illegal activities. In 2015, she was appointed to serve as a Member of Columbus City Council. During her time as a Council Member, Judge Page served on various committees and sponsored legislation to create the Learning Skills to Lift Neighborhoods housing rehabilitation grants and summer youth employment opportunities. In addition to serving on Columbus City Council, Judge Page was Of Counsel at Eastman and Smith, Ltd., where she practiced in the Environmental and Public Law Section, working for many municipal and civil clients.

Judge Page was elected to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division on November 6, 2018. She began her term on January 3, 2019. She has enjoyed her time on the bench so far and strives to promote access to justice for everyone who enters her courtroom.

Judge Page also serves on the boards for the Columbus Bar Foundation, The Legal Aid Society of Columbus, Columbus Early Learning Centers, the Christian Legal Society and the Franklin County Parks and Recreation. Judge Page chairs the Operations Team of the Ohio Sentencing Data Platform.