Faculty & Advising

Full-Time Faculty

Jonathan McCombs
Chairperson for Justice and Safety Programs
jmccombs@cscc.edu
B. A. Clemson University, MSCJ Troy University

McCombs chairs the Law Enforcement, Paralegal Studies, Emergency Medical Service, and Fire Science Programs within the Justice and Safety Department. Professionally, he has worked as an Emergency Medical Technician and a Law Enforcement Officer. He has taught many courses that are Criminal Justice related including online courses.

Hakim Ben Adjoua
Professor
hadjoua@cscc.edu
B.A. from University of Michigan
J.D. from University of Michigan

Attorney Adjoua has practiced law in the areas of litigation, commercial transactions, labor and alternative dispute resolution. He generally teaches alternative dispute resolution, administrative law, business law, business organizations, computer assisted legal research and intellectual property.

Thomas G. Shanahan
Professor
tshanaha@cscc.edu
B.S. from The Ohio State University
J.D. from Capital University

Prior to coming to Columbus State, Mr. Shanahan engaged in the general practice of law. He teaches alternative dispute resolution, criminal law, general practice, litigation and professional malpractice. He is the faculty advisor for the Student Paralegal Association.

Catherine A. Ritterbusch
Instructor
critterb@cscc.edu
B.A. from Marquette University
J.D. from Marquette University Law School

Before joining the faculty at Columbus State, Professor Ritterbusch chaired the justice department at a four-year college in Wisconsin, and practiced law in a variety of areas, specializing in complex commercial litigation.  She teaches legal research and writing, the legal system, alternative dispute resolution, and litigation.

Academic Advisor

Once you are a student in the Legal Assisting program, you will be assigned an academic advisor according to your last name initial. Students should consult with their advisor when first entering the program and each quarter before registering for classes.

Last Name Initial	Advisor Name	Phone	Email
A -I	Hakim Ben Adjoua	(614) 287-3822	hadjoua@cscc.edu
J-O	Catherine Ritterbusch	(614) 287-2622	critterb@cscc.edu

P-Z

Thomas Shanahan

(614) 287-2623

tshanaha@cscc.edu

Students may also speak with advisor Kristi Conrad, Eibling 001, (614) 287-2732, kconrad9@cscc.edu.

Staff

E. Jean Baker
Senior Office Assistant
jbaker@cscc.edu

Jean manages the daily office procedures of the Legal Studies Department and is a tremendous resource for both staff and students. She can be contacted at 614 287-2591, FR 206.