Managing Partner, Tucker Ellis LLP

Joseph Morford joined Tucker Ellis in 2003 and became Managing Partner in 2010. He was previously Co-Chair of the firm's Mass Tort and Product Liability Practice Group. Joe serves on the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee of the Cleveland Leadership Center, is a volunteer magistrate judge for the City of Shaker Heights Juvenile Court Diversion Program, and is the proud father of four children.
Diversity efforts at Tucker Ellis include a women's initiative, an LGBTQ+ affinity group, and a pipeline program that helps prepare disadvantaged and minority students for legal careers. The firm's Chair also sits on the Greater Cleveland Partnership Equity & Inclusion Advisory Board, which focuses on closing racial disparities in the community.
Joined LCLD 2020
Highlights of LCLD Participation
Pathfinder Program
Pathfinders selected:
2020: Christina Suh
Attendance
Annual Meeting (2020)
Member: Joseph Morford
Diversity Professional: Sanford Watson
Communications: Carrie Clark