“Allouch is a trial attorney at the Bricker Graydon law firm. Her passion for protecting civil rights, especially for Muslim Americans, led to positions with national advocacy organizations, including chair of the American Bar Association’s Center for Human Rights and former chair of the Council on American-Islamic Relations’ national board,” the paper wrote.
“Roula has been fiercely true to who she is, always advocating for others who may or may not be the same as her,” her nominator added.
Named among 10 exceptional women, Allouch will join the over 500 women recognized for excellence in Greater Cincinnati since 1968.
That is the 55th year of the annual Enquirer Women of the Year award, created to celebrate local women who contribute to their communities through philanthropy, investing their time and effort to improve the lives of others.
Source: Aboutislam.net