Kara Ford
About Kara Ford
Kara Ford is a Senior Attorney with extensive legal experience and a strong educational background, including a J.D. from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. She has worked in various legal roles, including positions at Legal Aid of Western Ohio and Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc.
Work at Legal Aid of Western Ohio
Kara Ford currently serves as a Senior Attorney at Legal Aid of Western Ohio, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she provides legal assistance and representation to low-income individuals and families in various civil legal matters. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Attorney at the same organization from 2020 to 2021, where she gained valuable experience in addressing the legal needs of underserved communities in the Toledo, Ohio Metropolitan Area.
Education and Expertise
Kara Ford has a comprehensive educational background in law and political science. She earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, where she studied from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science from The Ohio State University, completed between 2010 and 2012. She also pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Public Policy and Management at The Ohio State University from 2013 to 2015. Earlier, she attended Maumee Valley Country Day School from 2005 to 2009.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Kara Ford worked as an Attorney at Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) from 2016 to 2020. In this role, she focused on providing legal services to individuals facing economic hardships. She also served as a Staff Attorney at UnitedLex Corporation for a brief period in 2016. Her early legal experience includes working as a Research Assistant and Part-time Receptionist at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law from 2013 to 2015.
Involvement in Advocacy and Leadership
Kara Ford has engaged in advocacy and leadership roles throughout her career. She was a Congressional District Leader for the ONE Campaign from 2012 to 2013, where she worked on initiatives aimed at addressing global poverty and preventable disease. Additionally, she served as a Campus Leader for the same organization from 2011 to 2012, promoting awareness and mobilizing support among students. Her early involvement includes serving as a Page for the Ohio House of Representatives from 2010 to 2012.