Kaplan, Ira

Education: J.D., George Washington University Law School; bachelor’s degree in political science, University of Rochester

What Guides My Decision Making: My decisions are guided by what’s best for our clients, both strategically and as a matter of law.

What Motivates Me: Working closely and strategically with my clients to help them achieve their goals

Most Important Leadership Quality: The ability to listen and make informed decisions, working collaboratively with people to do so, being empathetic and having humility

If I Could Have Any Other Job: Playing third base for the Guardians. If that was not feasible (it has not been), I would be a teacher.

Hobby/Passion: I am passionate about road biking, which clears my head and allows me to do something that is healthy and to temporarily escape the stresses of life.

If I Were a Character from a TV Show or Movie, I’d Be: Jimmy Stewart as Jefferson Smith in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, or Spencer Tracy as Matt Drayton in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner