Riske-Morris_Proposal_Response_for_Dept_of_DD_5-14-2025.pdf

Law Offices of Michelle Riske-Morris

17075 Kingfish Lane W (440) 213-7391 Phone Sugarloaf Key, Florida 33042 attorneyriskemorris@gmail.com *Licensed only in the State of Ohio

May 14, 2025

State of Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

Re: RFP: Legal Hearing Examiner

Dear General Counsel, Enclosed please find my response to the State of Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities’ Request for Proposal to serve as a Legal Hearing Examiner for Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027.

If awarded this contract, I will perform the following duties and/or tasks as set for the in the RFP, including attending any training or meetings with the Department's General Counsel, act as an impartial Legal Hearing Examiner at formal administrative proceedings, conduct all administrative proceedings, including hearings in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 119 and all other applicable Ohio statutes and rules, prepare written report and recommendations in a timely manner as well as any draft orders for the Director, and coordinate activities through the Department's Office of Legal Services and the Department General Counsel. If awarded this contract, I will not discuss or disclose to any third party any information or material obtained pursuant to the obligations as a Legal Hearing Examiner without prior consent of the Department and I will furnish and use my own materials and equipment necessary for the satisfactory performance of the work.

The contact person with authority to answer questions regarding this proposal is as follows:

Michelle Riske-Morris, Esq.

440-213-7391 (cell phone) attorneyriskemorris@gmail.com (email)

This letter serves as acknowledgment that this proposal is public information and will be valid for a period of 90 days following receipt of the proposal by the State of Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. If awarded the contract the work will be performed solely by myself and I will not use any subcontractors on this project.

mailto:attorneyriskemorris@gmail.com

Should you have any questions or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely

Michelle Riske-Morris, Ph.D., J.D.

Enclosures

Executive Summary

Michelle L. Riske-Morris proposes to perform the work as a Legal Hearing Examiner for the State of Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. If awarded this contract she will act as an impartial Hearing Officer at formal administrative proceedings, including conducting all formal administrative proceedings in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 119 and all other applicable Ohio statutes and rules, prepare reports in a timely manner as well as any draft orders for the Director, and coordinate activities through the Department's Office of Legal Services and the Department General Counsel.

Michelle Riske-Morris has been licensed to practice law in the Ohio since 1992 (#0059392) and her license remains in good standing. Her legal name is Michelle Riske-Morris, Esq., located at 17075 Kingfish Lane, West, Sugarloaf, Florida, 33042. She can be reached by phone at 440-213-7391 or via email at attorneyriskemorris@gmail.com. Although she resides in Florida, she travels to Ohio every 5 weeks and can conduct in-person hearings at this time.

She is also available for virtual hearings and has been doing so as an Administrative Hearing Officer for the Ohio Department of Commerce, Ohio Department of Insurance and Ohio Board of Pharmacy since moving to Florida in 2020. She has the available equipment and technology for performing virtual hearings.

Dr. Riske-Morris has been practicing law for almost 33 years and has served in various administrative positions with state and local governments. She has served as a hearing officer for the Ohio Department of Commerce since 2011 and a hearing officer with the Ohio Department of Insurance and Ohio Board of Pharmacy in the last three years. For the Ohio Department of Commerce, she has served as a Hearing Officer in the following Divisions:

Real Estate and Professional Licensing, Medical Marijuana Control Program, Liquor Control and Securities. She has experience conducting Chapter 119 hearings.

Proposal

Attorney Qualifications and Organizational Experience

Michelle Riske-Morris has been licensed to practice law in Ohio since 1992 (#0059392) and her license remains in good standing. Attached please find a Certificate of Good Standing from the Ohio Supreme Court. She has been practicing law for almost 33 years and has served in various administrative positions with state and local governments. Her most relevant experience is that she has served as a hearing officer for the Ohio Department of Commerce since 2011 and in the last few years she has served as a hearing officer for the Ohio Department of Insurance and Ohio Board of Pharmacy. For the Ohio Department of Commerce, she has served as a Hearing Officer in the following Divisions: Real Estate and Professional Licensing, Medical Marijuana Control Program, Liquor Control and Securities.

She has experience conducting Chapter 119 hearings.

Ohio Department of Commerce, Brenda Bryant, Brenda.Bryant@com.ohio.gov Ohio Department of Insurance, Cheryl Jeffries, Cheryl.Jeffrey@insurance.ohio.gov Ohio Board of Pharmacy, Jennifer Nelson, Jennifer.Nelson@pharmacy.ohio.gov

Technical Approach

As an Administrative Hearing Officer for Ohio Departments of Commerce and Insurance and Ohio Board of Pharmacy, Dr. Riske-Morris has conducted numerous Rule 119 hearings, both in person and virtually. Although initially assigned as an Administrative Hearing Officer for the Division of Real Estate, she was subsequently asked by the Department of Commerce to preside over hearings for other Divisions including Liquor Control, Securities and Medical Marijuana Control Program. She was asked to also apply as an Administrative Hearing Officer for the Ohio Board of Pharmacy which she was awarded a contract. Recently she has also served as an Administrative Hearing Officer for the Ohio Department of Insurance.

For all hearings conducted she has submitted the required Report and Recommendations summarizing the outcome of these hearings. In the last 13 years no issues have been raised with respect to the quality of her work, the timeliness, or her performance as an Administrative Hearing Officer. She has also assisted the Department of Commerce in Reports and Recommendations for Rule 119 hearings conducted for the Medical Marijuana Control Program when the hearing officer assigned to several hearings failed to complete the reports after presiding over the hearings. Her reports are prepared and submitted to in a timely matter meeting all time deadlines imposed by Ohio statutes or administrative rules.

As a Hearing Officer and attorney at law, Dr. Riske-Morris does not engage in any discussions with or disclose to any third party any information or material obtained pursuant to the obligations as Legal Hearing Examiner without the prior written consent of the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

Dr. Riske-Morris also ensures proper orders are prepared to track progress of administrative matters, including orders regarding scheduling, continuance, cancellation or prehearing motions regarding the admission evidence or witnesses. She prepares all written reports to include findings of fact and conclusions of law and any other matters appropriate for the report as dictated by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

She will ensure all reports and recommendations are made within the appropriate timeframes.

R&Rs shall be submitted within 30 days of the latter of the following events: the conclusion of the hearing, receipt of the transcript, or receipt of any post-hearing briefs. Except for hearings regarding provider suspension orders, wherein the R&R will be submitted within 10 days. Also, for early intervention due process hearings, where the parent has the right to a completed hearing and a written decision, within 30 days after the receipt of the complaint.

Upon request Dr. Riske-Morris will provide to the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities any draft orders for signature of the Director in any proceeding she has presided over and submitted a written report. She will coordinate all activities through the Department's Office Legal Services and the Department's General Counsel.

Although she resides in Florida, Dr. Riske-Morris travels to Ohio every 5 weeks and is able to conduct in-person 119 hearings at this time. She is also available for virtual hearings and has been doing so as an Administrative Hearing Officer for the Ohio Departments of Commerce and Insurance and the Board of Pharmacy since moving to Florida in 2020. She has the available equipment and technology for performing virtual hearings, engaging in legal research and preparing reports and recommendations.

Professional Writing Sample

Attached to this proposal are sample Report and Recommendations from Rule 119 hearings on behalf of the Departments of Insurance and Commerce. Dates and names have been changed to protect the confidentiality of these proceedings.

Personnel Qualifications

Attached to this proposal is a copy of Dr. Riske-Morris' resume. She has a law degree from Case Western Reserve University and a Ph.D. in Social Welfare from Case Western Reserve University, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. She also has a master's in psychology from Cleveland State University.

Additionally, it should be noted that after passing the bar, Dr. Riske-Morris worked as a general practitioner handling all stages of the trial court proceedings before going on to serve as Chief Legal Counsel for the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) and represented the Director on Ohio's Criminal Sentencing Commission. Dr. Riske-Morris also served as labor relations officer and attended labor/management meetings, handling disciplinary matters for agency and union contract interpretations.

In addition to her experience as a hearing officer, Dr. Riske-Morris has extensive experience analyzing administrative agencies' compliance with both federal and state legislative and administrative mandates. As chief counsel for OCJS, she analyzed the state's compliance with several federal grant programs including the Byrne Memorial Grant Program, the Juvenile Justice Accountability Block Incentive Grant, and the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Grant Program, as well as the agency's compliance with the relevant federal laws and regulations associated with each grant program. She identified risks and potential areas of noncompliance by the agency and helped the agency establish strategies and techniques toward ensuring continued compliance and avoidance of future risks. Dr. Riske-Morris has also served as Administrative Hearing Unit Administrator for the Cuyahoga County CSEA. In that role she oversaw administrative hearings for the establishment, modification and enforcement of child support obligations for Cuyahoga County. She also served as agency designee for Labor Management Committee meetings, authorization of administrative leave, and handling of Union grievances. Dr. Riske-Morris served as representative for agency on subcommittees with the Ohio Child Support Director's Association, including the Administrative Rules Subcommittee and the GAPS Subcommittee.

Given her experience and educational background Dr. Riske-Morris has meets the requisite requirements for performing the work set forth in the Scope of Work. If awarded this contract Dr. Riske-Morris will not represent clients that are regulated by the Department of Developmental Disabilities, and she is not a member of a firm that represents clients that are regulated by the Department.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Michelle L. Riske-Morris

EDUCATION

PH.D., May 2005 Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio

Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences Major: Social Welfare GPA 4.00, Mandel Leadership Fellowship

J.D., June 1992 Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio School of Law Major: Law GPA 3.34, Class Rank – 74/215

M.A., May 1999 Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio Major: Experimental Psychology

GPA 3.98

B.A., June 1989 Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio Majors: Psychology, Political Science Cum Laude, GPA 3.69, Class Rank 30/450

CERTIFICATIONS

Attorney at Law 1992 Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio (#0059392)

RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, Cleveland, Ohio 1/2014 – Present Begun Center for Violence Prevention and Education/MSASS Senior Research Associate

JUSTICE RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY, INC., Amherst, Ohio 10/1998 – 2/2018 President – Researcher/ Compliance Analyst

MICHELLE L. RISKE-MORRIS, ESQ., Sugarloaf, Florida 8/1995 - Present Attorney at Law

OHIO BUSINESS COLLEGE, Amherst, Ohio 1/2011 – 5/2013 Instructor

CUYAHOGA COUNTY CSEA, Cleveland, Ohio 4/2002-10/2004 Administrative Hearing Unit Program Administrator

OHIO OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES, Columbus, Ohio 4/1997-10/1999 Chief Legal Counsel, Chief of Legal/Auditing Section and Labor Relations Officer

FUNDING: GRANTS, PROPOSALS, & CONTRACTS

Grants and extramural funding through the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education

PI, Evaluation of Cuyahoga County Diversion Center Project, Cuyahoga County Department of

Public Safety and Justice Services $199,043.00 (9/12/2024 to 9/11/2025).

PI, Evaluation of Greene County’s Court of Common Pleas Innovative Court Technology Program, Ohio

Department of Public Safety Office of Criminal Justice Services funded by the American Rescue Plan Act 2022, $149,656 (5/1/2024 to 6/30/2026)

PI, Cuyahoga County Overdose Fatality Review Evaluation, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of

Justice Assistance (BJA) through Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office, $360,000 (10/1/2023-9/30/2026).

PI, Ravenwood Certified Community Behavior Health Center Evaluation (1H79SM08997-01), United

States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) through Ravenwood Mental Health Center, $540,000 (10/1/2023- 9/30/2027).

Co-PI, Cuyahoga County Overdose to Action Evaluation - LOCAL (1NH28CE003558-01-00).

Center for Disease Control (CDCP) through the Cuyahoga County Board of Health, $2,383,750 (9/1/2023-8/31/2028).

PI, The Centers Community Mental Health Center Evaluation (1H79SM085587-01), United States

Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) through The Centers for Families and Children, $700,000 (10/1/2021-9/30/2023).

PI, CrossRoads Certified Community Behavior Health Center Evaluation, (1H79SM083073-01), United

Administration (SAMSHA) through CrossRoads Lake County Adolescent Counseling Service, $500,000 (2/15/2021-2/14/2023).

PI, The Centers Certified Community Behavior Health Center Evaluation (1H79SM083063-01), United

Administration (SAMSHA) through The Centers for Families and Children, $451,000 (2/15/2021-2/14/2023).

Co-PI, Cuyahoga County Overdose to Action Evaluation (CDC-RFA-CE19-1904). Center for Disease

Control (CDCP) through the Cuyahoga County Board of Health, $2,040,000 (9/1/2019- 8/31/2022).

Project Director, Cleveland Co-Responder Program Evaluation (2019-MO-BX-0048), United States

Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Programs through the City of Cleveland, Division of Police, $210,000 (10/1/2019 to 03/31/2023).

PI, Project Prevent Evaluation (DOE-1894-006), United States Department of Education through

Northeast Ohio Educational Services Center, $750,000 (10/1/2019 to 9/30/2024).

Co-PI, Cuyahoga County Jail Diversion Program Evaluation (6H79SM080576-01M001), United States Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) through the Cuyahoga County Addiction Drug Abuse Mental Health Services Board, $330,000 (9/10/2019-8/31/2022).

Co-PI, Project AWARE Evaluation (Advancing Wellness and Resilience in Education) (1H79SM061909-

01), United States Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through Ohio Department of Education via Educational Services Center (ESD) – Cuyahoga County, $285,000 (11/1/16-9/30/2019).

Co-PI, Cuyahoga County Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Pilot Project Evaluation

(1H79SM063540-01). United States Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse (CASP) through the Cuyahoga County Addiction Drug Abuse Mental Health Services Board, $800,000 (9/30/2016-9/29/2020).

Project Director, Evaluation of Cuyahoga County Crisis Services Response System, Cuyahoga County

Alcohol Drug Abuse and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board, $50,000 (9/1/17–12/30/18).

Project Director, Safe Schools/Health Students Evaluation (continuation) (1U79SM061536), United

States Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, $153,121 (10/1/17–12/30/18).

PI, TANF Funding Allocation Review, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, $154,429.00

(3/3/16-6/30/17).

Project Director, Safe Schools Health Students Evaluation (1U79SM061536) United States Department of

Health and Human Services Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services via Harrison Hills City School District. $38,000, (7/1/15 – 9/29/17).

Project Director, Safe Schools Health Students Evaluation (1U79SM061536), United States Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, $441,602 (9/30/13 – 9/30/17).

REFERREED ARTICLES

Riske-Morris, M., Hussey, D.L., Olgac, T. et al. Commentary on the Revision of SAMHSA’s National Outcome Measures (NOMs) for Discretionary Programs. J Behav Health Serv Res 51, 302–308 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-023-09868-x

Flynn, K, Riske-Morris, M., & Hussey, D (2021) Opportunities to improve behavioral health crisis response: Results from a large urban county’s community status assessment. Journal of Community Psychology, 1-20.

Davis, M.S., Riske-Morris, M. & Diaz, S. (2007) Causal factors implicated in research misconduct: Evidence from ORI case files. Science & Engineering Ethics, 13(4), 395-414.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-023-09868-x

Riske, M., Wallace, B. & Allen, P.A., (2000). Imaging ability and eyewitness accuracy. Journal of Mental Imagery,24(1-2), pp. 137-148.

ENCYCLOPEDIA ENTRIES

Davis, M. & Riske, M. (2002). Scientific Misconduct. In D. Levinson (Ed). Encyclopedia of

Crime & Punishment (pp. 1148-1151). Sage Publications.

Flannery, D., & Riske, M. (2002). School violence. In D. Levinson (Ed). Encyclopedia of Crime

& Punishment (pp. 1137-1142). Sage Publications.

REPORTS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Lewis, K., McCann, E., Shin, Y., Rumme, E., Riske-Morris, M., & Hussey, D. (2024) Project Prevent:

2019-2024 Evaluation Report. Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, Ohio.

Riske-Morris, M., Flannery, D., Flynn, K., Lee, J., Deo, V., Noriega, Iv., Zawisza, T., Masarweh-

Zawahri, L., Fulton, S., Dabkowski, Ed., Ogonek, M., McMaster, R., & Thomas, R. (2024), Cuyahoga County Overdose to Action Initiative, Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, Jack, Joseph and

Riske-Morris, M., Hussey, D., Overman, L., McCann, E., Olgac, T., Ogonek, M., Fulton, S., Nazarenko, A., & Flynn, K. (2023). The Centers Community Mental Health Center Project Final Evaluation Report. Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, Ohio.

Nazarenko, A., Riske-Morris, M., Thomas, R., & Flannery, D. (2023). The City of Cleveland Co-

Responder Program Final Evaluation Report. Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, Ohio.

Riske-Morris, M., Hussey, D., Olgac, T., McCann, E., Overmann, L., Fulton, S., Ogonek, M., Lewis, K., Nazarenko, A., & Flynn, K. (2023). Crossroads Health Certified Community Behavioral Health Center Project Final Evaluation Report. Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, Ohio.

Riske-Morris, M., Hussey, D., Overmann, L., Olgac, T., McCann, E., Lewis, K., Fulton, S., Ogonek, M., Nazarenko, A., & Flynn, K. (2023). The Centers for Families and Children Certified Community Behavioral Health Center Project Final Evaluation Report. Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, Ohio.

Flannery, D., Fleisher, M., Flynn, K., McMaster, R., Riske-Morris, M., & Fulton, S.

(2022). Cuyahoga County, Ohio Heroin and Crime Initiative: Informing the Investigation and Prosecution of Heroin-related Overdose. Summary Overview of the HIDI Protocol and Recommendations for Law Enforcement, Award number 2017-DN-BX-0168. Office of Justice Programs, US Department of Justice, National Institutes of Justice

Flannery, D., Fleisher, M., Flynn, K., Bhullar, M., Gilson, T., Riske-Morris, M., & Fulton, S.

(2022). Cuyahoga County, Ohio Heroin and Crime Initiative: Informing the Investigation and Prosecution of Heroin-related Overdose. Final Research Overview Report, Award number 2017-DN- BX-0168. Office of Justice Programs, US Department of Justice, National Institutes of Justice.

Deo, V., Riske-Morris, M. and Flannery D. (2022). Peer Recovery Services in Hospital

Emergency Departments, Cuyahoga County, Ohio September 1, 2019-August 31, 2021. (Data Brief).

Hussey, D., Riske-Morris, M., Flynn, K., Fulton, S., Nazarenko, A., Overman, L., & Ferrante, A (2020).

Cuyahoga County Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Pilot Report: Final Evaluation Report. Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, Ohio.

Hussey, D., Riske-Morris, M., Bray, R., Overman, L., & Smucker, R. (2019). Project AWARE Grant

Annual Evaluation Report: Final. Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, Jack, Joseph and

Hussey, D., Riske-Morris, M., Overman, L., & Klingenstein, C. (2018). Ohio’s Safe Schools/Healthy

Students State Program Final Evaluation Report. Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, Ohio.

Hussey, D., Riske-Morris, M., Flynn, K.C. and Fulton, S. (2018). Cuyahoga County Crisis Response

Services Needs Assessment Final Report. Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, Ohio.

R i s k e - M o r r i s , M . , T h o m a s , R . , & K l i n g e n s t e i n , C . (2017). Ohio County TANF

Funding Allocation Review – Prevention, Retention and Contingency Final Report. Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, Ohio.

Riske-Morris, M. & Davis, M. (2009). Highland Local School District Safe Schools/Healthy

Students Grant Final Evaluation Report. Sparta, OH: Highland Local School District.

Davis, M., Riske, M., & Seaman, M. (2002). Research Misconduct: An Inquiry into Etiology and

Stigma, Final Report. Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Research Integrity.

Davis, M. & Riske, M. (2000) Preventing scientific misconduct: Insights from “convicted offenders.” In Investigating Research Integrity: Proceedings of the first ORI research conference on research integrity (pp. 143-150). Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of Research Integrity. Bethesda, MD.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Riske-Morris, M., & Deo, V. (2025). Cuyahoga County OD2A Local Year One Evaluation Findings. AMCNO FLC, Ohio.

Intorcio, A., Rychener, S., Riske-Morris, M., & Morio, K. (2018). Program Implementation and

Evaluation: A Love Hate Relationship. Ohio’s Safe and Healthy Schools Summit. Columbus, Ohio.

Hussey, D. & Riske-Morris, M. (2018). School Based Data – It’s Not Just About Academics and

Discipline. Ohio’s Safe and Healthy Schools Summit. Columbus, Ohio.

Riske-Morris, M., Morio, K., Intorcio, A., & Rychener, S., (2018). SSHS Rock: How a Logic

Model Becomes a Project. Ohio’s Safe and Healthy Schools Summit. Columbus, Ohio.

Rychener, S., Hussey, D., Riske-Morris, M., Intorcio, A., Osborne, J., & Clark, K. (2018). The

Evaluators Have Left the Building – Now What? Ohio’s Safe and Healthy Schools Summit. Columbus, Ohio.

Riske-Morris, M. (2018). SSHS and the Three Little LEAs Ohio’s Safe and Healthy Schools

Summit. Columbus, Ohio.

Riske-Morris, M., (2017). Ohio’s Safe School Healthy Students. Ohio’s Safe and Healthy

Schools Summit. Columbus, Ohio.

Riske-Morris, M., Hussey, D., & Overman, L. (2016). Ways of Improving Outcomes for the PAX

Good Behavior Game. 2016 PAX Partner Training. Dayton, Ohio.

Knapp-Rumbaugh, V. & Riske-Morris, M. (2014). Citizen Circles. Summit on Making

Northeast Ohio Communities Safer, Akron, Ohio.

Riske-Morris, M. (2004). Overview: The CSEA Administrative Hearing Unit. The Cleveland Bar

Association Family Law Seminar, Cleveland, Ohio.

Riske, M. (2002). The Etiology of Research Misconduct: Common Themes, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Conference on Promoting Integrity in Clinical Research, Cleveland, Ohio.

Riske, M. (1996). Psychological Issues in Eyewitness Identifications and Juror Competence.

Lorain County Bar Association Criminal Law Defense Seminar, Lorain, OH.

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Deo, V., Bhullar, M., Gilson, T. P., Riske-Morris, M. (2025) Leveraging Overdose Fatality Review Data to Bring Multi-Level Change(s) in Cuyahoga County. The National Forum on Overdose Fatality Review (OFR, Portland, Oregon.

Lee, J., Fishman, M.C., Riske-Morris, M., Fulton, S. E., Papp, J., Margevicius, S. P., &

Flannery, D. (2024). Assessing the feasibility and effectiveness of academic detailing: A two-year longitudinal study on providers & prescribing behaviors. American Public Health Association Conference, Minneapolis, MN, United States.

Nazarenko, A, Riske-Morris, M., Thomas, R. & Flannery, D. (2023) The Multi-Faceted Benefits of Co-Responder Teams to Help Those in Crisis. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, National Harbor, MD, United States.

Lee, J., Riske-Morris, M., & Flannery, D. (2023) PILOT STUDY: Using Multi-level Modeling to

Examine ED-Based Peer Supporters Linking Overdose Patients to Treatment. American Public Health Association Conference, Denver, CO, United States

Lee, J., Riske-Morris, M., & Flannery, D. (2022), Factors Affecting SUD Treatment for Individuals Using a Syringe Exchange Program. American Public Health Association Conference, Boston, MA, United States.

Limbert, C., Riske-Morris, M., & Johnson, D. (2022). A Conversation with Hearing Officers-Administrative Hearings, Best Practices. OSBA Twelfth Annual Administrative Law Seminar, Ohio.

Hussey, D., Flynn, K., & Riske-Morris, M. (2022), Evaluating and Improving Comprehensive Community Behavioral Health Crisis Response Services [Conference Session], The 2022 NASW National Conference, The Time is Right for Social Work, Washington, DC.

Deo, V., Riske-Morris, M. and Flannery D. (2022, June 14-16). Peer recovery support services – Benefits and difficulties in linking people to treatment [Conference presentation]. 2022 Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) Recipient Meeting, Virtual.

Szymanski, E., Riske-Morris, M. & Flannery, D. (2022, June 14-16). Meeting clients where they are: Innovations and challenges at a mobile syringe exchange unit [Conference presentation]. 2022 Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) Recipient Meeting, Virtual.

Wise, M., Pietrzak, D, Hollins, C. & Riske-Morris, M. (2021), Navigating Behavioral Health Supports for At-Risk Students [Conference Session], The 2021 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health. Virtual.

Riske-Morris, M., Hussey, D., & Flynn, K.(2021), High Utilizers and the Intercept 0: How to

Avoid the Criminal Justice System [Conference Session], 58th Academy of Criminal Justice Services Annual Meeting. Virtual.

Riske-Morris, M. & Flannery, D. (2021), Cuyahoga County OD2A Initiative – Impact of COVID

19, The State of Affairs: COVID 19 and the Opioid Epidemic in Ohio, Virtual, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.

Riske-Morris, M., Karns, B., Kavadas, A., & McMaster, R. (2020), Linking Multi-Agency Data:

Opioid Epidemic in Cuyahoga County, Data Days CLE, Virtual, Cleveland, OH, United States.

Riske-Morris, M., Hussey, D., Wise, M., & Pietrzak, D. (2020-March 15-18), Navigating

Behavioral Health Supports for At-Risk Students [Conference Session], 33rd Annual Research & Policy Conference, Child, Adolescent and Young Behavioral Health. Tampa, FL, United States.

https://www.cmhnetwork.org/tampa-conference/ (Conference canceled).

Riske-Morris, M., & Hussey, D. (2020-June 29-July 3), School-Based Mental Health: Tracking and Enhancing Program Outcomes to Promote Student Success [Workshop Session], 2020 Maryland Training Institutes Conference. Orlando, FL, United States.

https://theinstitute.umaryland.edu/2020traininginstitutes/ (Conference canceled).

Riske-Morris, M. & Hussey, D. (2019). Unsupervised vs Supervised Reentry, Does One Size Fit

All? 25th National TASC Conference on Drugs, Crime and Reentry, Cleveland, OH.

Hussey, D. & Riske-Morris, M. (2019). Enhancing School Behavioral Health Supports for Tier

2 & Tier 3 Youth, 32nd Annual Research and Policy Conference on Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Behavioral Health, Tampa, FL.

Riske-Morris, M. & Hussey, D. (2018). Enhancing Behavioral Health Supports within Tier 2 & Tier 3 Programs. 2018 Ohio PBIS Showcase, November 2018.

https://www.cmhnetwork.org/tampa-conference/

Butcher, F., Tossone, K., Riske-Morris, M., & Hickman, L. (2018) The Role of Data and Risk in

Sentencing Reform Across Ohio. ACJS 2018 Annual Conference, February 2018.

Riske-Morris, M. & Hussey, D. (2017). Enhancing Program Implementation

Making the Most of What Youth Have. Ohio Promoting Wellness & Education Conference, June 2017.

Riske-Morris, M. & Vincent, A. (2016) Strengthening Communities by Supporting Reentry through Reentry Planning. Global Poverty: Human Needs, Economic Justice and Social Change, 2016.

Riske-Morris, M. (2016). Equal Rights Means Equal Access. 2016 NASW National Conference, Leading Change Transforming Lives, June 2016.

Hussey, D., Riske-Morris, M. & Vincent, A. (2016). Reentry Planning for Citizens

Returning from Prison. 2016 NASW National Conference, Leading Change Transforming Lives, June 2016.

Hussey, D., Riske-Morris, M. & Overman, L. (2016). PAX Scoreboards, they’re not just for keeping score: Implementation fidelity & the PAX GBG Ohio Promoting Wellness & Education Conference, June 2016.

Hussey, D., & Riske-Morris, M. (2015). Uniformity in Adult Reentry Plans. The 5th Annual

Cuyahoga County Conference on Social Welfare: Is Social Work Addressing Human Needs? March 2015.

Hussey, D. & Riske-Morris, M. (2014). Safe Schools Healthy Students: Lessons Learned. Ohio

Prevention Education and Early Childhood Conference, June 2014.

Davis, M., Riske-Morris, M., & Seaman, M. (2003) Techniques of Neutralization and Research

Misconduct, Paper presented at the annual meetings of the American Society of Criminology, Denver, CO, November 2003.

Riske-Morris, M. & Davis, M. (2002) The Causes of Research Misconduct: Evidence from ORI

Case Files, Paper presented at the ORI Research Conference on Research Integrity, Potomac, MD, November 2002.

Davis, M. & Riske, M.(2000). Preventing scientific misconduct: Insights from “convicted offenders” Office of Research Integrity’s Research on Research Misconduct Conference, Bethesda, MD.

Davis, M. & Riske, M.(2000). Scientific Misconduct: A Theoretical and Empirical Inquiry.

American Society of Criminology, San Francisco, CA.

WORKSHOPS/WEBINAR PRESENTED

Riske-Morris, M. (2025), Measuring Outcomes: Linkage to Care. OD2A LOCAL Evaluation Community of Practice Workgroup Meeting.

Riske-Morris, M. & Karns, B. (2024), Cuyahoga County OD2A Local

Targeted Evaluation Project. OD2A LOCAL Linkage to and Retention in Care Workgroup Meeting.

Riske-Morris, M. (2020), Cuyahoga County OD2A Initiative Strategy 6 – Linkage to Care.

Innovative Surveillance CoP Linkage to Care Workgroup July Meeting.

Hussey, D., Riske-Morris, M., Overman, L., & Klingenstein, C. (2018). Next Steps

Training, Safe Schools Healthy Students Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports. Training hosted by the Ohio Mental Health & Addiction Services and Ohio Department of Educaiton.

Riske-Morris, M. & Shepler, R. (2016). Confidentiality and Communication in Wraparound.

Webinar hosted by the Center for Innovative Practices, Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research & Education, CWRU.

POSTERS

Deo, V., Riske-Morris, M., Fulton, S.E., & Flannery, D.J. (2022). Evaluation of Two Hospital Emergency Department-Based Peer Recovery Services in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Poster Presentation].

American Public Health Association, Boston MA, USA

Hussey, D., Riske-Morris, M., & Overman, L. (2017). Enhancing Implementation Outcomes for the PAX GBG, 30th Annual Research and Policy Conference on Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Behavioral Health, Tampa, FL.

Vincent, A., Hussey, D., & Riske-Morris, M. (2016). Reversing the Pipeline: Examining the Need for Transition Planning from Prison to Community, Research ShowCASE, CWRU.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Research & Training Award of Excellence (2022) at Case Western Reserve University, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences Mandel Leadership Fellow (2000) at Case Western Reserve University, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences Admitted to Ohio Bar (2022) (98% percentile rank for bar results).

Admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit.

Pi Sigma Alpha, Psi Chi and Alpha Honoraria National Honor Society (1985) Presidential Academic Fitness Award (1985) National Latin Exam – Cum Laude Award (1984) State Board of Education Award of Distinction (1985)

*0059392* No. 2025-05-06-1 Verify by email at GoodStandingRequests@sc.ohio.gov

THE SUPREME COURT of OHIO

CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING

I, MICHEL JENDRETZKY, Director of the Attorney Services Division of the Supreme Court of Ohio, do hereby certify that I am the custodian of the records of the Office of Attorney Services of the Supreme Court and that the Attorney Services Division is responsible for reviewing Court records to determine the status of Ohio attorneys. I further certify that, having fulfilled all of the requirements for admission to the practice of law in Ohio, Michelle L. Riske-Morris Attorney Registration No. 0059392 was admitted to the practice of law in Ohio on November 9, 1992; has registered as an active attorney pursuant to the Supreme Court Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio; is in good standing with the Supreme Court of Ohio; and is entitled to practice law in this state.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the Supreme Court, this 6th day of May, 2025.

MICHEL JENDRETZKY

Director, Attorney Services Division

Shannon Scheid, Administrative Assistant Office of Attorney Services mailto:GoodStandingRequests@sc.ohio.gov

ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER’S

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION

Issued XXX, 2023

STATE OF OHIO

DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE

In the Matter of: : Case No. LGL-XXXX John Doe : Michelle L. Riske-Morris, Esq.

NPN: XXXXX : Hearing Officer

TO BE LICENSED AS AN :

INSURANCE AGENT :

Issued XXXX, 2023

I. FINDINGS OF FACT

A. Background

This matter came before Michelle Riske-Morris, an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio, and serving as a Hearing Officer for the Ohio Department of Insurance (“ODI”) for this hearing in accordance with the Ohio Administrative Procedure Act, Ohio Revised Code (“ORC”) Chapter 119. The Hearing was held on Tuesday, XXXXX, 2023 remotely via Microsoft Teams.

The purpose of the hearing was in regards to the ODI Superintendent’s intention to refuse to issue John Doe a license as an insurance agent in the State of Ohio.

The hearing was pursuant to a Notice of Opportunity for Hearing and Notice of Intent to Refuse to Issue License on XXXXX, 2022 by the ODI. The grounds for such action are based on the following:

COUNT ONE

On or about XXXXX, John Doe was convicted of XXXX, a felony, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

Pursuant to R.C. 3905.14(B)(6), the Superintendent may suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew any license of an insurance agent for having been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony.

Pursuant to R.C. 3905.14(C), the Superintendent shall not refuse to issue a license to an applicant because of a conviction of or plea of guilty or no contest to an offense unless the refusal is in accordance with R.C. 9.79. R.C. 9.79(I)(2) states that R.C. 9.79 does not apply for any position for which federal law requires disqualification from licensure or employment based on a conviction of, judicial finding of guilt of, or plea of guilty to an offense. 18 U.S.C. 1033 prohibits individuals who are convicted of a criminal felony involving dishonesty or the breach of trust from engaging in the business of insurance without the written consent of any insurance regulatory official authorized to regulate the insurer.

XXXXX, an Assistant Attorney General with the Executive Agencies Section of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, represented ODI. Mr. John Doe was present and not represented by counsel. XXXXX, a Staff Attorney with the Ohio Department of Insurance, appeared on behalf of ODI. Also present was XXXXX, Administrator for the Ohio Department of Insurance.

HEARING EXAMININER NOTE: all references to Exhibits shall be by the name of the party tendering the Exhibit and by the Bates Number of each page as stamped in the lower right-hand corner if provided otherwise page references will be listed consecutively. The State’s Exhibit 1 thru 5 were introduced and admitted into the record, copies of which are attached and fully incorporated herein. Mr.

John Doe’s Exhibits 1 and 2 were introduced and admitted into the record, copies of which are attached and fully incorporated herein. The hearing was recorded by Jillian M. Reedy, Court Reporter for Armstrong and Okey, Inc.

B. Jurisdiction and Procedural Matters

1. This case is the result of an action by the Superintendent of ODI.

2. On XXXXX 2022, ODI sent John Doe a Notice of Opportunity for Hearing & Notice of Intent to Refuse to Issue License (State’s Exhibit 1, pgs. 1 thru 4). The grounds for such action are based on the following:

COUNT ONE

On or about XXXXX 2007, John Doe was convicted of XXXXX, a felony, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

Pursuant to R.C. 3905.14(B)(6), the Superintendent may suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew any license of an insurance agent for having been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony.

Pursuant to R.C. 3905.14(C), the Superintendent shall not refuse to issue a license to an applicant because of a conviction of or plea of guilty or no contest to an offense unless the refusal is in accordance with R.C. 9.79. R.C. 9.79(I)(2) states that R.C. 9.79 does not apply for any position for which federal law requires disqualification from licensure or employment based on a conviction of, judicial finding of guilt of, or plea of guilty to an offense. 18 U.S.C. 1033 prohibits individuals who are convicted of a criminal felony involving dishonesty or the breach of trust from engaging in the business of insurance without the written consent of any insurance regulatory official authorized to regulate the insurer.

3. The Notice of Opportunity for Hearing and Notice of Intent to Refuse to Issue License sent on XXXXX, 2022 constituted a withdrawal of the previous Amended Notice of Opportunity for Hearing dated XXXXX, 2022. As the Notice began a new proceeding, Mr. John Doe was notified that he must request a hearing within the 30 days of the mailing of the new notice (State’s Exhibit 1, pg. 4).

4. The Notice of Opportunity for Hearing & Notice of Intent to Refuse to Issue License was sent by certified mail on XXXXX 2022 to Mr. John Doe (State’s Exhibit 1, pg. 5), and was signed for by John Doe on XXXXX, 2022 (State’s Exhibit 1, pg. 6). Mr. John Doe acknowledged receiving a certified copy of the Notice (Recorded testimony of John Doe, Transcript 13:1-13).

5. Mr. John Doe requested a hearing on XXXXX, 2022 (State’s Exhibit 2, pgs. 1-5).

6. The Hearing Scheduling Notification was sent to Mr. John Doe on XXXXX 2022 and the hearing was scheduled for XXXXX, 2023 remotely via Microsoft Teams (State’s Exhibit 3, pgs. 1-3).

C. Respondent’s Activities

1. Mr. John Doe applied to be licensed as an insurance agent with the ODI on or about XXXXX 2022 (State’s Exhibit 4, pgs. 1-4).

2. The application was submitted through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) (State’s Exhibit 4, pgs. 1-4).

3. In Mr. John Doe’s application to be licensed as an insurance agent he disclosed a criminal conviction, specifically a felony conviction in XXXXX for XXXXX, in violation of 18 USC § 664 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio Case No.

XXXXX (State’s Exhibit 4, pgs. 5-14 & Recorded testimony of John Doe, Transcript 17:10-11).

4. Attached to Mr. John Doe’s application was a letter regarding the circumstances of his conviction (Recorded testimony of John Doe, Transcript 15:24-25 & 16:1-10 & State’s Exhibit 4, pgs. 15).

5. Mr. John Doe also submitted two letters of recommendation with his application (Recorded testimony of John Doe, Transcript 16:11-24 & State’s Exhibit 4, pgs. 16-17).

II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

A. Jurisdiction

1. ODI has procedurally complied with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 119 and jurisdiction over this matter has been established.

B. Compliance with Laws

1. ODI is the state agency responsible for the licensing and regulation of insurance agents pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Title 39.

2. Ohio Revised Code Section 3905.14(B)(6) authorizes the Superintendent of ODI to refuse to issue any license as an insurance agent to an individual who has been convicted of a felony, except as provided in division (C) of that same section. Section 3905.14(C) states in relevant part that the Superintendent shall not refuse to issue a license to an applicant because of a conviction of an offense unless the refusal is in accordance with Section 9.79 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC Section 3905.14(B) & (C)).

3. Ohio Revised Code Section 9.79 governs limitations on an initial license refusal by a licensing authority, which would include a license as an insurance agent. In an administrative hearing reviewing a licensing authority’s refusal to issue an initial license pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 9.79, the “licensing authority has the burden of proof on the question of whether the individual’s conviction of, judicial finding of guilt of, or plea of guilty to an offense directly related to the licensed occupation” (ORC Section 9.79(F)).

4. Ohio Revised Code Section 9.79 goes on to further state that Section 9.79 does not apply with respect to “any position for which federal law requires disqualification from licensure or employment based on a conviction of, judicial finding of guilt, or plea of guilty to an offense” (ORC Section 9.79(I)(2)).

5. Federal law, 18 USCS §1033 prohibits individuals who are convicted of a criminal felony involving dishonesty or breach of trust from engaging in the business of insurance without the written consent of any insurance regulatory official authorized to regulate the insurer and the consent specifically refers to the statute (18 USCS § 1033(e)(2)). In Ohio, the Superintendent of ODI would serve as the insurance regulatory official authorized to regulate insurers.

6. Mr. John Doe argues that there is no blanket prohibition to being licensed pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 3905.14 (C) and Section 9.79. Rather he believes there is a bias in favor of the applicant and not the Department (Recorded testimony of John Doe, Transcript 24:12-21). Mr. John Doe also references 18 USC § 1033 arguing that it also does not have a blanket prohibition but just requires extra scrutiny (Recorded testimony of John Doe, Transcript 25:1-25). Mr. John Doe further argues that Ohio Revised Code Section 9.79 has a time limitation on when the disqualifying offense may be taken into account, namely 10 years (Recorded testimony of John Doe, Transcript 28:1-25 & 29:1- 7). John Doe Exhibit 2, pg. 1).

7. Mr. John Does arguments are without merit. While 18 USC § 1033 does not automatically disqualify an applicant from being licensed as an insurance agent, it specifically prohibits individuals who are convicted of a criminal felony involving dishonesty or breach of trust from engaging in the business of insurance without the written consent of any insurance regulatory official authorized to regulate the insurer and the consent specifically refers to the statute (18 USCS § 1033(e)(2)) (Emphasis added).

8. In the application for licensure submitted by Mr. John Doe, it specifically asks the applicant whether he has ever been convicted of a felony to which Mr. John Doe applied “yes” (State’s Exhibit 4, pg. 1).

9. The application then asks if “you have a felony conviction involving dishonesty or breach of trust, have you applied for written consent to engage in the business of insurance in your home state as required by 18 USC 1033?” In Mr. John Doe’s application he replied “Yes” (State’s Exhibit 4, pg. 2).

10. It is not disputed that Mr. John Doe has a felony conviction for XXXXX (Recorded testimony John Doe, Transcript 17:9-12 & State’s Exhibit 4, pgs. 5-14) and by Mr. John Doe’s own admission on his NIPR application he acknowledged that his conviction involves dishonesty or breach of trust (State’s Exhibit 4, pg. 2).

11. No evidence was presented to show that written consent was provided by the Superintendent of ODI to allow Mr. John Doe to engage in the business of insurance and by virtue of ODI’s Notice of Intent to Refuse to Issue License, further evidences ODI’s intention not to provide consent (State’s Exhibit 1, pg. 3). The Hearing Officer further finds that ODI’s intention not to provide consent is neither arbitrary or capricious. Mr John Doe was convicted of XXXXX. Mr. John Doe is applying for a license to provide life and supplemental lines of insurance (Recorded testimony John Doe, Transcript 19:17-19). As an insurance agent Mr. John Doe acknowledged that there was the possibility, he could have possession of client funds at some point (Recorded testimony John Doe, Transcript 19:20-25 & 20:1-8). Although the current company Mr. John Doe is lined up to work for, XXXXX is remote, this does not mean he could not change employment and work for a different company after receiving his license (Recorded testimony John Doe, Transcript 19:8-25 & 20:1-11).

12. The time limitation referenced by Mr. John Doe in Ohio Revised Code Section 9.79 is also not applicable to the case in hand. Ohio Revised Code Section 9.79 does not apply with respect to “any position for which federal law requires disqualification from licensure or employment based on a conviction of, judicial finding of guilt, or plea of guilty to an offense” (ORC Section 9.79(I)(2)). As this matter relates specifically to federal law, 18 USCS § 1033, the time limitations referenced in Ohio Revised Code 9.79 are not applicable.

13. In summary, Ohio Revised Code Section 9.79 does not apply for any position for which federal law requires disqualification from licensure or employment based on a conviction of, judicial finding of guilt of, or plea of guilty to an offense. Without written consent from the Superintendent of ODI, 18 USCS § 1033 is clear that an individual convicted of a criminal felony involving dishonesty or breach of trust is prohibited from engaging in the business of insurance. Accordingly, ODI has sustained its burden of proof with regard to Count One set forth in the Notice of Opportunity for Hearing and Intent to Refuse to Issue a License.

RECOMMENDATION

In Case XXXXX, In the Matter of John Doe, based upon the evidence submitted into the record, ODI was within its authority to refuse to issue Mr. John Doe a license as an insurance agent in the State of Ohio and/or can impose any other sanction authorized by ORC Section 3905.14(E).

Dated: XXXXX, 2023

_/s/Michelle Riske-Morris_____________ Michelle L. Riske-Morris, Esq. (0059392) Hearing Officer

Issued July 7, 2021

STATE OF OHIO

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE & PROFESSIONAL LICENSING

In the Matter of: : Case No. 2019-XXX

Jane Doe : Michelle L. Riske-Morris, Esq.

SAL. XXXXXX : Hearing Officer

I. FINDINGS OF FACT

A. Background

This matter came before Michelle Riske-Morris, an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio, and serving as a Hearing Officer for the Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing (“Division”) for this hearing in accordance with the Ohio Administrative Procedure Act, Ohio Revised Code (“ORC”) Chapter 119. The Hearing was held on Wednesday, XXXX- XXXX. In support of Governor DeWine’s declared state of emergency (Executive Order 2020- 01D) and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the hearing was conducted via videoconference using the Microsoft Teams platform.