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­Brennan Manna Diamond (BMD) is pleased to announce that Scott Sandrock, Of Counsel in the firm’s Akron office, has been honored with the 2024 Ramey Award for Distinguished Community Service by the Ohio State Bar Foundation. This esteemed recognition highlights Scott’s exceptional legal career and unwavering commitment to nonprofit leadership.

Learn more about Scott’s legal practice and community service efforts here and in this video from Ohio State Bar Foundation with interviews from friends and colleagues.

Scott has dedicated more than 40 years to the Boy Scouts of America, serving in various leadership roles within the Buckeye Council, including Council President, and holding numerous positions at the district level. In addition to his extensive work with the Boy Scouts, he has actively engaged in several other community service and nonprofit leadership roles, including positions with the Austin Bailey Foundation, the Stark County Dental Society Charitable Foundation, and the American Red Cross.  Scott has also served as Past President for both the Rotary Club of Canton and Community Services of Stark County, exemplifying his commitment to enhancing the community through diverse initiatives.

Professionally, Scott has built a distinguished legal career spanning business, healthcare, estate planning, and litigation. He has authored more than 50 articles including contributions to three published books. His writings have been cited as legal authority by the Supreme Courts of Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.

Scott actively participates in various bar associations, and currently serves as Vice-Chairman of the Bar Applicant Committee for the Stark County Bar Association and as a Life Fellow of the Ohio State Bar Association. He mentors upcoming attorneys through the Ohio Supreme Court Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program. Scott is an honors graduate of the University of Notre Dame and The Ohio State University Mortiz College of Law.  

“Scott’s contributions to the legal field and his exceptional dedication to community service are nothing short of inspiring,” said Jack Diamond, CEO of Brennan Manna Diamond. “This recognition is a testament to his hard work, leadership, and enduring commitment to serving others, both within and beyond his profession.”