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2026 OCBA Board of Directors Candidates
The 2026 slate of candidates is presented in alphabetical order, using biographical data and photos submitted by the candidates. There are five three-year term board seats to be filled in this election.
Candidates
Matt P. Allen
Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.
Tanya N. Cripps-Serra
Olympia Development of Michigan
Syeda F. Davidson - Incumbent
ACLU of Michigan
Shane R. Kolo
Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office
Emily E. Long - Incumbent
Long Law PLLC
Julie A. McCowan
Julie McCowan, Esq, LLC
Kari L. Melkonian - Incumbent
Fieger Law
Moheeb H. Murray - Incumbent
Bush Seyferth PLLC
Ryan C. Plecha
Butzel Long, P.C.
Thomas L. Vitu
Advocate Mediation, LLC
The ballot will open at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026, and will close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8. Voting instructions will be sent to eligible voters by email before the ballot opens and will be available on the OCBA website in the "Latest News" section.
QUESTIONS? Contact Jennifer Quick or call (248) 334-3400.