Norton R. Webster
Columbus Office
Mr. Webster is of counsel in the Vorys Columbus office. He has engaged in general corporate work for over 50 years. He also has assisted trade associations and professional groups with legislative matters and compliance with governmental statutes and regulations.
Career highlights include:
- Servicing various professional organizations and assisting governmental agencies, including public libraries
- Serving as the politically independent member of the Ohio Elections Commission
Mr. Webster is a member of the American Bar Association, the American Judicature Society, the Ohio State Bar Association, and the Columbus Bar Association.
Mr. Webster has spoken at meetings of trade associations on a variety of topics ranging from election laws, public financing, campaign finance, and governmental regulations.
Mr. Webster received his LL.B. from The Ohio State University College of Law and his B.A. from The Ohio State University.
Professional and Community Activities
- American Bar Association, Board of Editors, ABA Journal, 1988-1994
- American Bar Association, State Delegate, 1973-1982
- Ohio Supreme Court, Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, 1970-1975, Chairman, 1975
- Ohio State Bar Association, President, 1967-1968
- Ohio Supreme Court, Professional Commission, Past Vice Chairman
Honors and Awards
- Fellow of the Ohio State Bar Foundation since 1964
- Fellow of the American Bar Foundation since 1988
- Columbus Bar Association, Professionalism Award, 2007
- Anti-Defamation League and the Columbus Bar Association, Justice Blackmun Civil Rights Award, 1996
- Columbus Bar Association, Bar Service Medal, 1994
- The Ohio State University, Distinguished Affirmative Action Award, 1989
- Columbus Bar Association, Community Service Award, 1980