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Steph West is a certified legal intern through the Supreme Court of Ohio. Her certification allows her to practice law in accordance with Rule II of the Supreme Court Rules for the Government of the Bar: Limited Practice of Law by a Legal Intern.

West currently utilizes this certification as an intern for the Ohio Domestic Violence Network under a supervising attorney. West will sit for the bar in July of 2028. Upon licensing, she plans to practice in entertainment, with a side focus on sports. She plans to perform pro bono or special project work for special victims in civil and criminal cases.


“Stephanie possesses the core competencies that distinguish exceptional legal professionals: rigorous analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, self-motivated research abilities, practical problem-solving aptitude, and the capacity to communicate complex information effectively to diverse audiences. Her interdisciplinary background and genuine commitment to civil rights work position her to make meaningful contributions wherever she applies her talents.”

~ Holly Gleason, Title IX Coordinator, Muskingum University, on West’s internship work in the Tiitle IX office 2024-2025

Entertainment

West is a Silver Telly Award recipient whose short film “Olsky” is an Emmy-nominated (regional) short film. She’s an alum of the New York Film Academy and Sundance Collab courses. West began her career starring in front of the camera as a model and actress. She also worked in broadcast doing live spots for Fox Sports Ohio. She’s a producer, writer, and director who owns and operates 11/1 Productions.

Sports

West has been part of the sports world her whole life, first as an athlete then a coach, and finally covering high school, college, and pro sports as a reporter. She was voted Best Sports Reporter among other awards for her coverage of the NHL and Columbus Blue Jackets. She was also a certified ACE personal trainer and an advocate for women’s sports, pushing for more opportunities across middle and high school sports.

Special Victims

West has a deep passion for helping special victims and seeking justice for those women and children who have not been able to successfully to do so for themselves. She has an affinity for single parents and their struggles at the intersections of employment, finances, sexual crimes, transportation, and housing. She understands the special needs of this marginalized and vulnerable population.