Tucker Ellis is proud to announce that partners Laura Kingsley Hong and Jennifer Mesko have been named among Crain’s Cleveland Business’s 2025 Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys. The list, published online and featured in Crain’s March 24 print issue, recognizes outstanding attorneys involved in significant litigation and trial proceedings whose expertise and commitment to justice sets them apart in the legal field.

A seasoned trial lawyer, Laura Kingsley Hong is a nationally recognized leader in class action, mass and toxic tort, product liability, and commercial litigation, with nearly 40 years of uninterrupted trial experience. She has successfully defended clients in high-stakes cases across the country and is known for her ability to navigate complex legal challenges with strategic precision.

“Laura’s outstanding legal expertise and tireless dedication to mentoring our junior attorneys make her an invaluable leader at Tucker Ellis,” said Joe Morford, Tucker Ellis Managing Partner and member of the firm’s Mass Tort & Product Liability Practice Group. “Her commitment to excellence and generosity in sharing her knowledge inspire those around her, elevating both our team and the profession as a whole.”

Jennifer Mesko, co-chair of Tucker Ellis’s Class Action Group, is a leading litigator in class action and insurance law, defending and advising companies in a diverse range of complex, high-exposure cases nationwide. In addition to her exceptional courtroom skills, she is deeply invested in the development of young attorneys, serving as co-chair of Tucker Ellis’s Junior Attorney Corps (JAC).

“Jennifer is on the cutting edge of class action litigation and a masterful insurance law litigator,” said Karl Bekeny, Partner & Chair of Tucker Ellis’s Trial Department. “As co-chair of Tucker Ellis’s Junior Attorney Corps, she’s dedicated to mentoring less experienced attorneys, exemplifying leadership by guiding others with wisdom and empathy. Jennifer is both a brilliant litigator and an exceptional role model.”

Read more about Crain’s 2025 Notable Litigators and Trial attorneys at Crain’s Cleveland Business.