Summit County, Ohio -
President-Elect (2022-2023) and President (2023-2024)
Susan L. Durr - Susan was a prosecuting attorney and a partner in a small firm before becoming a solo practitioner in 1995. Her practice now focuses primarily on probate and estate planning, as well as mediation. Susan obtained her J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law in 1983. She has been an active member of the Akron Bar including terms as Secretary, a member of the Commission on Judicial Candidates and Chair of the Professionalism Committee.
Vice President of Membership (2022-2024)
Amanda Bridenstine - Amanda works as an Attorney with Cleaver & Sokolowski, LLC in the Akron/Canton area. Her practice focuses on the areas of estate planning and elder law. She was formerly on the Membership Committee and also served as chair of the New Lawyers Section.
Board of Directors (2022-2025)
Michael Creveling - Michael graduated from the University of Akron School of Law in 1993 and since 1998 has been practicing law with his wife of 26 years, Wendy Creveling. In a former life, Mike was an Intelligence Analyst with the United States Army and served overseas in Operation Desert Storm. Mike is the proud father of twin teenage girls and a spoiled puggle. Mike is also a certified beer judge, connoisseur of fine cigars and a terrible guitar player.
Daniel J. Leffler - Dan currently serves as Chief Legal Counsel for the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association. Dan manages and oversees all the legal work of the OPBA, as well as manages the financial and business aspects of the Association. In addition to administrative duties, Dan also provides day-to-day legal advice and representation to forty different bargaining units. Dan previously served as the President of the Akron Bar Foundation and is currently completing an unexpired term as a member of the Board. The best part of his day is seeing his wife Amanda and their two daughters Abigail and Avery.
Natalie Niese - Natalie was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2006 and the United States District Court in 2007. Prior to joining Weisensell, Mastrantonio & Niese, LLP, Natalie worked as an attorney with Bartek Law Office. She has served as Chair of the Solo and Small Practitioner’s Section of the Akron Bar Association and is currently a member of the Akron Bar’s Grievance Committee.
The Akron Bar congratulates and thanks these members for their willingness to serve!
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