Thomas G. Haren Named to Leadership Cleveland Class of 2026

Frantz Ward is proud to announce Partner Thomas G. Haren has been selected to join Leadership Cleveland’s Class of 2026 as one of only 66 participants.

Leadership Cleveland is a 10-month program hosted by the Cleveland Leadership Center that provides extensive training to senior-level leaders in a wide range of sectors and backgrounds, highlighting the importance of collaborative civic leadership and fostering positive relationships between the group. Through the program’s nine sessions, Tom will:

• gain a more in depth understanding of the civic issues the Northeast Ohio region faces, including economic development, education, and quality of life challenges
• be equipped them with the skills and knowledge to work with other leaders in the area to drive meaningful change

“Being selected to join the Leadership Cleveland program is an honor,” Tom said. “I look forward to connecting with others from industries outside of my own, learning how we can work together to benefit Northeast Ohio, and further develop my skills as a leader.”

Tom’s selection to the class was covered in Crain’s Cleveland Business (subscription required). View the full 2026 roster here and more about the program here.

Tom is one of the most sought-after attorneys serving the Ohio and national cannabis industry, in which he represents licensed operators and ancillary service providers in medical and adult-use markets. He advises clients on license acquisition, corporate transactions, litigation, day-to-day business matters, strategic planning, municipal law, and regulatory compliance.