Lisa Blechman Named Chief Operating Officer at Topel Forman

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Posted on September 01, 2026

Topel Forman is pleased to announce that Lisa Blechman has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.

A Career Built Across the Firm

Lisa has been an integral part of our firm for over 21 years, steadily advancing through a variety of roles with increased responsibility. Through her dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence, she has developed expertise across all areas of firm operations.

She has consistently demonstrated strong leadership and a thorough understanding of the firm’s processes, technology and strategic needs. Colleagues across the firm have long relied on Lisa’s institutional knowledge and operational judgment.

What’s Next as COO

In her new role, Lisa will be responsible for firm operations and strategic planning.

Please join us in congratulating Lisa on this well-deserved promotion.

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