Juris Doctor · June 1982
Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.
Professional résumé
Barry L. Sweet
Education, legal experience, teaching, and public service.
Adapted from Barry’s previously published résumé. Historical dates are retained; entries with an unspecified end date require an update before publication.
Education & certification
Master of Arts · 1968
Case Western Reserve University, Speech Communications. Graduate Teaching Fellow in rhetoric, speech, voice and diction, argumentation, and debate, 1966–1967.
Bachelor of Arts · 1966
Adelbert College of Western Reserve University, cum laude; 4.0 average in the Speech Communication major. Outstanding Senior Award, 1966; ODK leadership honor; DSR-TKA speech honor. Ohio College Debate Champion, 1964, 1965, and 1966.
Bar admissions & certifications
The original résumé lists Ohio Bar admission on November 15, 1982; U.S. District Court, 1982; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 1983; and United States Supreme Court Bar, April 6, 1992. It also lists Ohio Notary Public, Ohio Department of Education Speech and English teacher certification, and Ohio Department of Health Multi-Unit Food Service Operation Manager certification.
Legal experience & public service
Private law practice · Established November 1982
Barry L. Sweet, Attorney at Law, Euclid, Ohio. Areas listed in the original résumé include school, juvenile, family, labor and employment, criminal, probate, and administrative law.
Selected cases
Counsel of record in State ex rel. Mazzaro v. Ferguson (1990), 49 Ohio St.3d 37, involving public records disclosure, municipal audits, and attorney fees; and Gunn v. Euclid City School District (1988), 51 Ohio App.3d 41, involving public-sector labor matters and appellate review.
Euclid Board of Education · 2008–2011
Elected member; president, 2009–2011. Directed the successful 2009 $60 million facilities construction bond issue campaign and the 2008 operating levy campaign.
Euclid Civil Service Commission · 1988–2001
Commissioner, May 1988–December 2001; president, January 1990–December 2001.
Law clerk · August–November 1982
J. Norman Stark Co., L.P.A., Cleveland. Legal research, pleadings, briefing, motion practice, and trial preparation for a construction law firm.
Educational administration & teaching
College communications instruction
The original résumé lists Cuyahoga Community College beginning September 1988, with public speaking and interpersonal communications instruction. Its end date and current status should be confirmed. Other appointments: Capital University, September 2005–September 2006; Lakeland Community College, September 1998–December 2000; Tiffin University, October 1997–May 1998; Cleveland State University, September 1983–June 1992.
Mayfield City Schools · October 1979–August 1981
Business manager. Managed school business operations, including personnel, buildings and grounds, transportation, food service, purchasing and bidding, insurance, and construction.
West Geauga Local Schools · July 1969–October 1979
Business manager. Responsibilities included school business operations, public relations, and publications.
University School · September 1966–August 1978
Part-time debate and forensics coach. The original résumé records the 1978 Ohio high-school debate championship, a 1973 runner-up finish, and three national finals appearances.
The Andrews School · July 1968–June 1969
Assistant director, Willoughby. Managed public and alumni relations, publications, development, and job placement; taught speech and debate.
Shaw High School · August 1967–July 1968
Speech and English teacher, East Cleveland Schools.
Achievements & community activities
Community roles
Euclid Democratic Club president, 2011; Cuyahoga County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Committee chair, 1990–1991; Mayfield Area Recreation Council treasurer, 1979–1981. The original résumé lists Noble Beach Association trusteeship beginning in 2007; current status should be confirmed.
Speaking & public engagement
Speaking engagements for parent, civic, school, professional, Rotary, Kiwanis, Toastmasters, and personnel administration groups. Guest lecturer at John Carroll University’s Forensic Institute. Euclid High School commencement addresses in 2009, 2010, and 2011.
Legislative work
The original résumé describes Ohio legislative advocacy on education bills in 1973, community recreation tax districting legislation in 1976, and House Health Committee matters involving HB 373 and SB 210 in 2010.
Memberships listed in the original résumé
Professional & community affiliations
Lake County Bar Association, The Jamestowne Society, Sons of the American Revolution – Western Reserve Society, STRS, SERS, and PERS. Former memberships listed: Toastmasters International and the American Institute of Parliamentarians. Current affiliations should be confirmed.