The University Of Akron

12 registered attorneys

The University Of Akron has produced 12 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar, of which 0 (0.0%) are currently active. The largest concentration of alumni practice in , (2 attorneys). The most recent admission class (2016) added 1 new attorneys.

What the alumni data reveals

The University Of Akron has 12 alumni registered with the New York State Bar, with 0 (0.0%) currently in active standing. The active-status share is a meaningful signal for prospective students and employers: it captures how many graduates are still practicing law under their New York bar credential versus those who have retired, moved to other jurisdictions, or transitioned into business, academia, or public service roles that do not require active bar membership. A rate near 0.0% is within the normal range for established law schools with alumni populations spanning multiple decades of admission classes.

Geographic placement is concentrated: , is the single largest market for The University Of Akron alumni with 2 registered attorneys (16.7% of alumni in this dataset). The top 5 cities for this school's graduates are (2), New York (2), Beijing (1), Long Island City (1), Los Angeles (1) — placement patterns that reflect both proximity to the school and the historical strength of its alumni network in those markets. The most recent admission class (2016) produced 1 new attorneys, providing a rough pulse on current graduating-class scale; comparing 2016 against earlier years in the distribution below gives a sense of pipeline growth or contraction.

Law school affiliation matters for network effects, signaling, and specific practice pipelines — but it is not a direct predictor of individual attorney competence for your matter. When using this page to evaluate an attorney who graduated from The University Of Akron, treat the school as one data point alongside bar status, years of practice, discipline history, practice area alignment, and client references. For students comparing law schools, the alumni-active rate and geographic distribution here reflect outcomes for New York-registered graduates only — consult ABA-required disclosures and the school's own employment reports for complete placement data. The information below is drawn from public bar registration records and is not endorsement, ranking, or evaluation of the school's academic program.

Status Distribution

Currently registered 10 (83.3%)
Delinquent 1 (8.3%)
Deceased 1 (8.3%)

Top Cities

, 2
NEW YORK, NY 2
BEIJING, 1
Long Island City, NY 1
Los Angeles, CA 1
NANUET, NY 1
Oakland, CA 1
SARASOTA, FL 1
STAMFORD, CT 1
TOLEDO, OH 1

Recent Admissions

Class of 2016 1 admitted
Class of 2014 2 admitted
Class of 2008 1 admitted
Class of 2007 1 admitted
Class of 2005 4 admitted
Class of 1993 2 admitted
Class of 1987 1 admitted

Alumni Directory

Name Status
Kate M. Ferrara Currently registered
Nicole Rose Ford Currently registered
William Wesley Frame Deceased
Lisa Marie Kotasek Currently registered
Brian B. Kumiega Currently registered
Kevin Lee Leffel Currently registered
Timothy J. Sheridan Currently registered
John George Stepanovich Currently registered
Michael P. Stevens Currently registered
Yueyue Wang Currently registered
Brian James Wieghaus Delinquent
Brian Jay Zwaig Currently registered

Frequently Asked Questions

How many attorneys graduated from The University Of Akron?

12 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar graduated from The University Of Akron. Of these, 0 (0.0%) are currently registered and active.

Where do The University Of Akron graduates practice?

The most common practice location for The University Of Akron graduates is , , with 2 attorneys. Alumni practice across 10 cities.

What is the bar status rate for The University Of Akron alumni?

Of 12 alumni, 0.0% are currently registered and active with the New York State Bar. The remaining 100.0% have other statuses including retired, suspended, or voluntarily resigned.

How many attorneys were admitted from The University Of Akron recently?

In 2016, 1 attorneys from The University Of Akron were admitted to the New York State Bar.

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Disclaimer: This data is sourced from public state bar registration records. PlainAttorney does not provide legal advice or endorsements. Always verify attorney credentials directly with the relevant state bar.

Source: NY Office of Court Administration via data.ny.gov — attorney registration dataset.

Verification: NY Courts Attorney Registration Search.