The Outstanding Ohioans show, Episode 12-Interview with Peter Lawson Jones-Attorney, Public Official, Actor, Consultant

In this interview, I had the opportunity to interview Peter Lawson Jones, a prominent Cleveland-Shaker Heights figure as a lawyer, public official, and actor. I met Mr. Jones last week at our annual ORSA Conference at Cleveland State University after his keynote address.

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Mr. Jones shares riveting stories about his parents, his professional journey, being a proud husband and father, and the responsibility of citizens to be involved in the political process. Here are some of the highlights:

• his parents being involved in significant civil rights activities, such as Tuskegee Airmen, the Negro Baseball League, and pioneers in several other regards
• appreciating the sacrifices others have made and building on that
• the concept of read with expression, which has been a foundation for many things in his life
• Values of service, integrity, hard work, selflessness, and education
• how his experience at Harvard and Harvard Law continues to serve him to this day
• managing his energy levels and time
• encouraging involvement in the political process, starting with educated voting, a fundamental tenet of our system
• important legislation he helped craft that he is proud of, such as the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood
• Matthew 25:36 passage