Cunning Chosen for Leadership Akron Community Leadership Institute

Jessica Cunning, a partner in the Vorys eControl group, has been chosen as a member of Leadership Akron’s Community Leadership Institute (CLI) for 2026.

According to Akron Leadership, the CLI combines “individual development with community engagement, emphasizing leadership traits that are valuable in both community and professional settings.”  Participants will engage with local leaders, gaining insights on making an impact in the Akron community.  The program will be organized into four thematic areas: “Building Community & Education,” “Business & Innovation,” “Arts & Culture” and “Civic Leadership & Justice.”

Cunning’s practice focuses on developing brand protection strategies in the United States and globally.  

About Vorys: Vorys was established in 1909 and currently has nearly 375 attorneys in 10 offices in Ohio, Washington, D.C., Texas, Pennsylvania, California, London and Berlin.  Vorys currently ranks as one of the 200 largest law firms in the United States according to American Lawyer magazine.  Learn more at vorys.com.

About Leadership Akron: Leadership Akron is a community platform for connecting leaders across sectors, backgrounds and generations.  The organization operates 11 experientially immersive leadership programs and has a network of more than 2,000 alumni.