Bar Admissions:
Ohio
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
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Education:
1983-1985 J.D., University of Cincinnati College of Law
1980-1983
M.S., University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Environmental Health (Industrial Hygiene /Air Pollution)
1979-1980 (non-matriculated)
Wagner College, Staten Island, NY Completed graduate courses in pathology/microbiology program
1974-1978
B.S., Rider College, Lawrenceville, NJ Biology/Chemistry
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Employment History:
1989-Present
Scott E. Knox Attorneys at Law - Sole Proprietor
(Formerly Adams and Knox Attorneys at Law - Partners)
Practice mainly in areas of HIV/gay/lesbian/transgender issues, Social Security disability/SSI claims, HIV/disability discrimination, asbestos-related injury litigation (plaintiffs), probate; successfully argued before the Ohio Supreme Court; frequently present seminars on HIV/AIDS and Gay/lesbian/transgender legal issues to various groups, including bar associations, AIDS volunteers of Cincinnati, Ohio AIDS Coalition, support groups, government agencies, health professionals, medical doctors' grand rounds, social workers and legal committees.
1993 - 2002
Cincinnati STD / HIV Prevention Training Center
Faculty member - instructor at periodic training sessions on "Legal and Ethical Issues of HIV", mainly regarding legal prerequisites to HIV testing and the confidentiality of HIV information.
1985 -1989
Kircher and Phalen Attorneys at Law - Associate
Handled cases primarily in areas of plaintiffs' asbestos-related injury litigation, OSHA litigation, Social Security disability, union-side labor law, Worker's compensation
1984 - 1985
Kircher and Phalen Attorneys at Law - Intern
Legal research in areas of union-side labor law, Social Security disability
1982 - 1983
Delco Moraine - Industrial Hygiene Intern
Identification, quantitation and control of toxic/harmful substances, especially asbestos, lead, organic solvents and noise.
1978 -1980
Overlook Hospital - Lab Technician
1973 - 1978
Overlook Hospital - Dietary Aide
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Organizational Associations:
Boards / Committees
2011 – 2016 Cincinnati Citizen Complaint Authority Appointed by Mayor to serve on citizen oversight board for the Cincinnati Police Department. CCCA investigates instances of police use of force and citizen complaints, determines whether policies were violated, recommends changes to policies.
2008 – present Strategies to End Homelessness Board member/Secretary of not-for-profit organization that develops and implements a single, coordinated, inclusive homeless assistance system for Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Ohio; secures and administers area Housing and Urban Development grant and foundation grants
2006 - Present
Ohio State Bar Association Pro Bono Taskforce Committee;
1st Judicial District committee formed to develop a plan to increase pro bono legal services and lawyer participation.
2005 - Present
Equality Cincinnati
Board member - organization working for equal rights for gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered citizens.
2002 - 2008
Caracole, Inc.
Board member - not-for-profit organization, providing housing and housing assistance for people infected with HIV; 2007 to present Chair of Development Committee.
1998 - 2005
Citizens to Restore Fairness P.A.C.
Board member, chair of legal committee; political action committee that ran successful ballot initiative campaign to remove language from City Charter that denied gay citizens the right to petition local government for equal protection laws. Campaign won Greater Cincinnati Convention and Visitors Bureau Wendell P. Dabney Award for diversity and ballot initiative strategy Center's Most Under-rated Campaign Award.
1992 - 2000
Greater Cincinnati AIDS Consortium
Chair of Legal Advocacy Committee
1991 - Present
Volunteer Lawyers for the Poor
Pro bono representation, mainly for people with HIV/AIDS - related legal problems, physically/mentally challenged children's SSI appeals.
1988 - 2011
StopAIDS, f.k.a. AIDS Volunteers of Cincinnati
Regular lecturer to staff, volunteers and HIV challenged people concerning legal issues surrounding HIV infection.
1994 - 2001
Cincinnati Regional Advisory Group on HIV
HIV Prevention planning committee - Set priorities for federal HIV prevention funds coming into region for HIV prevention through the Ohio Department of Health.
1995 - 1998
Greater Cincinnati HIV / AIDS Mental Health Provider
Education Program - faculty lecturer on HIV/AIDS legal and ethics issues
1996 -1997
Lydia's House
Planning Committee for day care center for children affected by HIV
1994 - 1997
Hospice of Miami Valley
VITAS Red Ribbon Team - Community advisory committee for hospice/home health care for HIV-challenged people
1993 - 1997
Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Cincinnati
Board member, chair of facilities committee
1992 - 1993
Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Cincinnati
Steering committee
1991 - 1996
American Civil Liberties Union
Lawyers Advisory Committee mainly in areas of discrimination against gays/lesbians and developing standards for treatment of HIV challenged prisoners
1991 - 1992
Children Affected by AIDS
Committee member
1990 - 1994
Cincinnati Metropolitan College Advisory Committee
Committee member
1988 - 1992
Stonewall Cincinnati Human Rights Organization
Board Member, member Anti-Discrimination Committee
1988 - 1991
Stonewall Cincinnati Political Action Committee
Board Member, Vice President (1990-91), Voter Registration Chairperson (1988-90)
Organizational Memberships
1999 - Present
National Lesbian and Gay Legal Association
1992 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives
1992 - 1995
Ohio Human Rights Bar Association
1990 - Present
Lambda Legal Society
1985 - Present
Ohio Bar Association
1985 - Present
Cincinnati Bar Association
1983 - Present
Academy of Kettering Fellows
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Publications:
2015 - 2016
Ohio State Bar Association
2002 – 2004
Cincinnati Enquirer
Author of regular "Local Voices" op-ed columns
1998
Lawline
Prepared text for Cincinnati Bar Association "Lawline" free legal information line on gay/lesbian legal issues
1990 - 1992
Gaybeat Magazine
Staff writer of monthly legal column for statewide publication
1978
American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal
Phenol Interference in the Chromotropic Acid and Pararosaniline Methods of Formaldehyde Quantitation
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Awards:
2019 CityBeat Magazine "Best Law Firm/Lawyer"
2018 CityBeat Magazine "Best Law Firm/Lawyer"
2016 CityBeat Magazine "Best Law Firm/Lawyer"
2013 - 2016 Martindale-Hubbell “Client Distinction Award” Given to top four percent of lawyers nationally in client satisfaction
2015 CityBeat Magazine "Best Law Firm/Lawyer"
2014 Lecturer at Ohio Judicial College Gay Marriage Probate Court issues
2014
CityBeat Magazine "Best Law Firm/Lawyer"
2014 Cincinnati Bar Assocation, Volunteer Lawyer of the Year
2014 Potter Stewart Inn of Court, Andrew B. Dennison Courageous Advocate Award Given to an attorney who upholds the professional obligation to represent the poor, the unpopular or the friendlessan attorney who upholds the professional obligation to represent the poor, the unpopular or the friendless. an attorney who upholds the professional obligation to represent the poor, the unpopular or the friendless. an attorney who upholds the professional obligation to represent the poor, the unpopular or the friendless.
2012 CityBeat Magazine “Best Law Office/Lawyer”
2011 CityBeat Magazine “Best Law Firm/Lawyer”
2011 Cincinnati Health Network Dr. Peter T. Frame Humanitarian Award for pro bono legal work for people with mental and physical challenges
2009 Caracole, Inc. Living Award for work done towards Caracole’s mission of providing safe, affordable housing and supportive services for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS 2008 Human Rights Campaign, Cincinnati Chapter Leadership Award in recognition of legal work within the Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender communities
2006
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine / Infectious Diseases Center
Certificate of Outstanding Community Service in recognition of legal work done for people with HIV
2006
National Conference for Community and Justice, Cincinnati Chapter
Award for Outstanding Service in Promoting Human Relations
2005
Cincinnati Gay Pride Parade
Grand Marshall
2005
University of Cincinnati College of Law
“Out and Allies” Distinguished Alumni Award
2004
AIDS Volunteers of Cincinnati
Outstanding Volunteer award
2002
Lawyers Weekly U.S.A.
One of ten national Lawyers of the Year
2000
AIDS Volunteers of Cincinnati
Tom Zeitz Memorial Award (in recognition of pro bono legal work and non-legal volunteer work for people with HIV)
1999
Cincinnati Bar Association
Community Service Award
1999
Stonewall Cincinnati
Ron Adkins Leadership Award
1999 (May)
Cincinnati Enquirer
Hometown Hero
1998
I.S.Q.C.C.B.E.
Lydia Gray Humanitarian Award (in recognition of pro bono legal work for people with HIV)
1998
Ryan White Committee
Lori Martin Advocacy Award, in recognition of pro bono legal work for people with HIV
1996
AIDS Volunteers of Cincinnati
Executive Director’s Award
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