Ann Porath of Legal Aid selected as finalist for award

Women Honoring Women Finalists Announced

Congratulations to our finalists for this year's Women Honoring Women awards.

After carefully reviewing the many wonderful nominations received, the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association selected these outstanding nominees for their leadership and innovation in the profession, participation in mentoring and/or diversity initiatives, involvement in non-profit, civic, volunteer or pro bono activities and their commitment to professionalism.

Public Sector:

The Honorable Diane M. Palos, Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court

Ann M. Porath, The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

Carole S. Rendon, United States Attorney's Office

Firm:

Rebecca J. Bennett, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

Kerin Lyn Kaminski, Giffen & Kaminski, LLC

Anne L. Meyers, Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis

Rising Star:

Kristen Cavin, Forest City Enterprises, Inc.

Valissa Turner Howard, Cuyahoga County Agency of Inspector General

Melissa Wiant, Old Republic National Title Insurance Co.

In-House:

Kristen Cavin, Forest City Enterprises, Inc.

Lisa N. Khoury-Leszynski, Key Bank

Adrienne L. Stemen, Swagelok Co.

Small Firm/Solo Practitioner:

Mary Ann (Mickey) Rabin, Rabin & Rabin Co., LPA

Maria L. Shinn, Shinn Lanter, LLP

Margaret W. Wong, Margaret W. Wong & Associates Co., L.P.A.

The recipients will be announced at the March 8  Women Honoring Women reception, celebrating the achievements of all women attorneys. This special reception follows our International Women's Day leadership seminar, Women Leading their Way to New Perspectives, Opportunities and Heights.