Labaton Keller Sucharow’s Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer Janel C. Laughlin has been named to Crain’s New York Business’s 2026 Notable Leaders in Communications.  This distinction celebrates professionals who shape reputations, translate complex issues, build trust, and lead communications strategy across industries.

Janel leads more than 20 professionals and drives the Firm’s strategic vision for marketing, business development, client service, and technology innovation.  She also Co-Chairs the Firm’s Technology Committee and serves on the Client Development and Case Evaluation Groups, Women’s Initiative, and Artificial Intelligence Committee.  Working closely with the Firm’s Executive Committee, she helps establish strategic priorities focused on revenue growth and exceptional client service.

In her profile, Crain’s highlights Janel’s development of proprietary systems that “transformed Labaton’s client development, communications and revenue capabilities.”  These platforms deepen client relationships and streamline engagement across the Firm’s institutional investor and consumer client bases.  By integrating communications strategy with proprietary technology, Janel has helped advance the Firm’s growth and strengthen our global reputation as a leader of the plaintiffs’ bar.

Janel has extensive experience in U.S. and cross-border media relations and strong relationships with leading print, digital, and broadcast outlets.  Through strategic communications initiatives and collaboration across the Firm, she strengthens Labaton’s market position, expands our visibility, and highlights the impact of our advocacy for clients in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.

We are proud to celebrate Janel’s leadership and the lasting impact of her work on the Firm and its clients.