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Crain’s Cleveland Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting, and Law 2026

Seven of the 22 lawyers and 34 total leaders on this year’s Crain’s Cleveland Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting, and Law are graduates of Cleveland State University College of Law.

Congratulations to the following alumni for their inclusion on the 2026 list:  

  • Ben Wiborg ’08
  • Bobby DiCello ’99
  • Marc DiCello ’94
  • Ken Abbarno ’92
  • Dana Paris ’12
  • Rachel Kabb-Effron ’98
  • Daniel Richards ’92

The attorneys are guiding clients through complex financial decisions, transformative business strategies, and high-stakes legal matters while helping their own firms innovate and grow. They oversee multimillion- and multibillion-dollar initiatives; modernize finance, technology, and operations; and build trusted relationships that strengthen businesses across industries. Beyond their professional accomplishments, these leaders invest in the communities they serve through mentorship, board leadership, philanthropy, and civic engagement.

Read the full text of the Crain’s article here: Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law 2026 (opens in new window).

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