Leibisch’s Journey with Lenny Ackerman

Moderated by Carolyn Brody

We are honored to have with us Lenny Ackerman, attorney, longtime East End resident, and now, storyteller — here to share a deeply personal and moving account of his father’s journey to America.

At just 12 years old, Leibisch Ackerman flees Ukraine alone during the Russian Revolution, aiming to reach his brother in America. His harrowing journey across war-torn Europe is upended by a tragic twist at the end of World War I, diverting him 5,000 miles and delaying his arrival by five years. Told by his son, Lenny Ackerman, this powerful true story explores resilience, loss, and the enduring pursuit of the American Dream.

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Lenny Ackerman
Lenny Ackerman graduated from Rutgers University with his B.A. in 1962 and his J.D. in 1964. He was admitted to practice in New York in 1965. Immediately thereafter he began practicing in New York City with varied experience in commercial litigation, corporate matters, including a brief period in the Law Department of CBS. In the 1960s while associated with the firm of Cooper, Osterin and DeVarcco, Mr. Ackerman assisted in the organization of and represented Republic National Bank and practiced in the banking area. In the early 1970s he established his permanent residence and office in East Hampton and founded this firm in 1978.