Ira Kaplan
Benesch Law
Education: Doctoral degree, George Washington University; bachelor’s degree, University of Rochester
What Guides My Decision-Making: In business, the best interest of my clients; in my civic involvement, the best interest of the community served
Historic Figure Who Inspires Me: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Whom I Would Call for Advice: My wife, Amy; my children, in whom I have seen wisdom; and my friend and rabbi
Most Important Leadership Quality: High expectations, collaboration and teamwork, teaching and empathy
If I Could Have Any Other Job: Head of the Gates Foundation
My Biography Would Be Called: A Work in Progress
Hobby/Passion: Spending time with family, bicycling and golfing
Who’d Play Me in a Biopic: Some unknown actor looking for a break because who else would be interested?