Mennos in the News: Top Cincinnati lawyer to take on national role in Mennonite Church

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Ed Diller will be taking over national leadership of the Mennonite Church USA next month, but first he had to overcome reservations among some members.

In a religious organization best known for peacemaking and quiet service, "attorneys are suspect because they’re too aggressive, too focused on winning," said Diller (pictured).

Diller, partner-in-charge of the Cincinnati office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, was elected moderator-elect of the church in 2007. He moves up to become moderator following its national assembly in Columbus this month, a post he will hold for two years ...

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