McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA is pleased to announce that Ann-Marie Ahern, Co-Managing Principal of McCarthy Lebit, and Kenneth Liffman, McCarthy Lebit’s President and Chairman of the Board, were recognized at the 30th annual ORT Jurisprudence Awards.
Ann-Marie, alongside Lawrence E. Oscar of Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, received the 2026 ORT Jurisprudence Award. Since its inception in 1996, the Jurisprudence Award has celebrated attorneys and jurists whose careers reflect the highest standards of integrity, professional excellence, and meaningful civic involvement. Ann-Marie and Larry have both exhibited outstanding leadership and forward-thinking throughout their careers. Their professional achievements and dedication to civic engagement embody the core principles upon which this award was founded. Follow the link to read more about Ann-Marie and her selection as the 2026 Jurisprudence Award recipient.
This year’s event also included well-deserved recognition of Kenneth Liffman. As one of the driving forces behind the creation of the Jurisprudence Award in 1996, Kenneth played an instrumental role in establishing what has become a distinguished Cleveland tradition. His leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to the legal profession helped lay the foundation for three decades of honoring attorneys and jurists whose careers exemplify integrity, excellence, and service. In recognition of his lasting contributions and the enduring legacy he helped create, Kenneth was honored at this year’s ceremony for his exceptional dedication to the legal community.
The firm is honored to celebrate Ann-Marie and Kenneth for their continued leadership and meaningful service to both the legal profession and the Cleveland community.
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