Crain’s Cleveland Business recognized Hahn Loeser’s John Paul Lucci among its 2026 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law, an honor highlighting executives who are guiding clients through high-stakes matters while helping strengthen their firms and communities. Serving as Cleveland Office Partner-in-Charge, Lucci helps lead Hahn Loeser’s largest office, supporting strategic growth, talent development, cross-practice collaboration, and the firm’s continued investment in Northeast Ohio. His selection reflects his leadership in advising clients on complex business and legal matters, advancing the firm’s growth, and serving the community through mentorship, board service, philanthropy, and civic engagement.
Selected by Crain’s editors, honorees must hold a senior leadership position, show an ability to drive meaningful change within their role, and demonstrate leadership beyond their own organization. Crain’s highlighted Lucci’s work as lead counsel to the seller of a specialty security and logistics business operating on two continents, noting his guidance through global business challenges, coordination among multiple stakeholders, and responsiveness in a dynamic deal environment.
The recognition also underscores the breadth of Lucci’s corporate practice, which includes mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, corporate governance, succession planning, executive compensation, equity incentive plans, and strategic counsel to boards of directors, business owners, and C-suite executives. Beyond his legal practice, Lucci remains active in the nonprofit sector and supports arts, cultural, and environmental organizations through governance and nonprofit law guidance, reflecting the broader community leadership recognized by Crain’s.
