Kaplan Kirsch LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Allison Ishihara Fultz received the Doty Award at the Commuter Rail Coalition’s (CRC) 2026 Champions of Commuter Rail Awards Dinner on November 10.

The Doty Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated the value of building teams of diverse individuals and nurturing the next generation of railroad leaders. The Champions of Commuter Rail Awards honor individuals whose innovative thinking and inspirational leadership have made a meaningful impact on the commuter rail industry.

Allison has been a longtime contributor to the transportation industry, advising public agencies and private entities on complex rail and infrastructure matters. She previously served as Chief Counsel of the Federal Railroad Administration, where she served as the agency’s chief legal officer and advised on matters affecting the nation’s rail system. She now brings that experience to her work on her return to Kaplan Kirsch, supporting the development and advancement of transportation infrastructure.

Kaplan Kirsch is proud to congratulate Allison on this recognition and her contributions to the commuter rail industry.

The awards dinner took place during CRC’s 2026 Summit in Fort Worth, Texas, alongside recognition of the Honorable Ron Batory, former Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration; Colorado Governor Jared Polis, and Colorado Speaker of the House Julie McCluskie.