Jim Acho Named 2024 MiLW Leader in the Law

Please join us in congratulating Jim Acho on his selection to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s Class of 2024 Leaders in the Law. He is one of 30 attorneys in Michigan to be selected to this year’s class. Jim is only the third attorney in Firm history to receive this prestigious award.

Michigan Lawyers Weekly “seeks to recognize those attorneys who are setting the standard for other lawyers. They offer a wealth of expertise in diverse areas of the law and their outstanding contributions have changed the practice of law and the justice system. They have demonstrated tremendous leadership and mentorship and displayed a dedication not just to the legal community, but to their communities at large.”

Jim was selected as a Leader in the Law based on the positive national media attention he has had and the impact he has made as an attorney and a professor in the area of sports law. Since joining the Firm 24 years ago he has become the preeminent sports law attorney in Michigan and one of the most prominent in the country. He consistently contributes to the growth of the Firm, isn’t afraid to take on challenging cases, and prioritizes putting his clients’ best interests first.

One of the most notable sports law cases he was involved in is the NFL concussion class action lawsuit. Jim was, and remains, one of the legal counsel in this action. Jim and CMDA have obtained millions of dollars for retired NFL players and continue to represent retired players in this case.

Seeing the NFL and MLB adopt pension and medical benefit’s proposals that Jim initiated and advocated for and seeing the lives of retired players improve because of what he fought for is one of his biggest personal accomplishments. This is also why NFL retirees nominated him to run for Executive Director of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) in 2015.

Jim will be honored as a recipient of this prestigious award during a recognition ceremony in December. Congratulations to Jim and to the entire Class of 2024 Leaders in the Law.