Taft Cleveland associate Devina Patel will serve as president of the South Asian Bar Association of Ohio (SABA Ohio) Board of Directors in 2027. The elections meeting was held in October 2026. Patel currently serves as treasurer.

SABA Ohio was founded to promote alliances between South Asian legal professionals in Ohio and throughout the U.S.; advocate for the South Asian community; support those who value diversity in the legal profession; assist law students, and those interested in the law, with developing contacts with practitioners; provide information to members on careers and the legal market in Ohio; and provide an avenue for professional and other community leaders to take an interest in matters of concern to South Asian attorneys.

Patel is an associate in the Franchise and Litigation groups. She advises franchisors on franchise development, guides franchisees in identifying and pursuing opportunities, and supports clients in growing their businesses through franchising and other licensing strategies.