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AN OHIOAN'S ODYSSEY
LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP, LAW,
AND PUBLIC SERVICE.
In this candid, witty, and informative story of a life in progress, John describes his formative experiences, lessons learned, the satisfaction of public service in his early 70s, why it is important to pursue our dreams, the need to take risks, and how we can accomplish what might seem out of reach.
About the Author
John Kulewicz grew up in a postwar suburb of Columbus, Ohio amid the optimism of the 1960s and cultural changes of the 1970s. A graduate of The Ohio State University and Yale Law School, he has practiced law and served the public for over 40 years.
A skilled attorney, Kulewicz has won cases in the U.S. Supreme Court as well as courts throughout Ohio. Outside the courtroom he has successfully led important community organizations and tough political campaigns. His lifelong love of swimming as a kid turned into a passion for endurance swimming later in life that has taken him around the world, from the Strait of Gibraltar to the English Channel and many more adventures.
He lives with his wife Maryline, in Upper Arlington where he has served on the City Council since 2020.
