Akron Bar Ass'n v. Thomas

We adopt the findings, conclusions, and recommendation of the board. Although respondent was convicted of a felony relating to his cocaine addiction, any penalty must be tempered by respondent’s demonstrated commitment to drug counseling and rehabilitation. See Disciplinary Counsel v. Gallagher (1998), 82 Ohio St.3d 51, 53, 693 N.E.2d 1078, 1079, citing Disciplinary Counsel v. Norris (1996), 76 Ohio St.3d 93, 666 N.E.2d 1087. In light of respondent’s demonstrated commitment to sobriety, his cooperation with law enforcement officials, his four-year supervised release with conditions, and the…