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Elliot Forhan
General Counsel at Public Interest Patent Law Institute
Elliot Forhan is a Democratic state representative in Ohio's House District 21, representing communities in the northeast corner of Cuyahoga County.12 Born on November 16, 1985, in Athens, Ohio, Forhan has a background in law and politics.2
Forhan served as a field organizer for President Biden's 2020 presidential campaign, working to defeat Donald Trump.1 After the campaign, he continued his political involvement by knocking on doors in Georgia to support Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in the U.S. Senate runoff elections.1
Education and Career
- B.A. in Political Science and Mathematics from Kenyon College (2004-2008)2
- J.D. from Yale Law School (2010-2013)2
- Worked as an associate at law firms Cravath, Swaine and Moore (2013-2016) and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom (2016-2018)2
- Founded The Law Office of Elliot P. Forhan2
- Co-founder and General Counsel of Public Interest Patent Law Institute2
Political Career
As a state representative, Forhan focuses on:
- Promoting public education
- Supporting seniors
- Lowering taxes on the middle class
- Building clean energy
- Improving healthcare
- Strengthening labor laws
- Helping with post-incarceration reentry1
Forhan has been vocal in his support for workers' rights, joining picket lines during the U.A.W. strike.1 He has also introduced resolutions supporting Israel and distributed hostage flyers throughout his district.1
