“I love collaborating to achieve successful outcomes, and I truly enjoy alleviating financial and emotional stress so that nonprofits are better positioned to thrive.”

Susanne M. Wherry

Attorney

With decades of experience as a lawyer, and a broad range of business skills and lived experiences, Susanne provides practical solutions that help nonprofit organizations comply with the law, adhere to best practices, and maximize the impact of their missions. She values long-term relationships and takes the time to understand each nonprofit she serves, developing solutions and optimal outcomes that are custom-made for their unique needs and organizational challenges.

Education

  • Temple University Beasley School of Law, J.D. 2001; Recipient of the Barrister’s Award for Outstanding Oral Advocacy

  • Georgia State University School of Law, Visiting Student 2000-2001; Recipient of Academic Award for Highest Semester Average in the Study of Consumer Protection

  • College of Charleston, B.S. in Psychology, 1994

Experience

  • Owner, Legal for Change, LLC

  • Of Counsel, George J. Lavin III & Associates, PLLC

  • Counsel, Talk Institute and School

  • Associate Attorney, Rogers Castor LLC (now Rogers Counsel LLC)

  • Associate Attorney, Kessler & Solomiany LLC

Affiliations

  • Co-Founder, Havertown Village Project

  • Prior Board Member (two terms), Church of the Holy Apostles, Wynnewood

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania

  • Georgia

We are a collaborative group, driven by a passion to serve the nonprofit sector