McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA is pleased to announce that Ann-Marie Ahern has been named Cleveland, Ohio’s “Lawyer of the Year” for Employment Law – Individuals in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
Ann-Marie, a Principal attorney and head of McCarthy Lebit’s Employment Law group, has been recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2017. She has devoted her career to representing individuals in employment disputes. As an OSBA Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law, Ann-Marie possesses extensive knowledge and experience across all areas of employment law.
Ann-Marie is a steadfast supporter of employees’ rights. She has litigated cases concerning age discrimination, sex discrimination and sexual harassment, race discrimination, disability discrimination/failure to accommodate, wrongful termination, non-compete disputes, breach of contract, and unlawful retaliation. She leads her practice as a dedicated advocate and trusted advisor, effectively litigating on behalf of her clients. She has secured results on behalf of her clients of more than $60 million in verdicts, awards, and settlements.
Only one attorney in each practice area and designated metropolitan location is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” per edition. Individuals are selected based on impressive peer feedback for their respective practice area(s) and geographic location. This esteemed designation signifies the high level of respect a lawyer has earned within the legal community from other lawyers in the same practice areas for their experience, professionalism, and integrity. This is the third time Ann-Marie has been named “Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America®.
- 2020 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year,” Employment Law – Individuals
- 2022 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year,” Litigation – Labor and Employment
In addition to being recognized as a 2025 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year,” Ann-Marie was also listed in the 2025 Edition in the following practice areas. She is among the 28 McCarthy Lebit attorneys who received Best Lawyers® recognition this year.
- Employment Law – Individuals
- Employment Law – Management
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
Read more about the Best Lawyers® methodology for selection.