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Kevin Kinross is a member of Bricker & Eckler's business law group, the Counsel for Boards and Executives group and the litigation practice group.
Representative Experience
Represents national and international clients in matters involving corporate governance, commercial disputes, intellectual property and transportation law.
Provides counsel to privately held companies on board direction, policies governing management, and review of liabilities of Directors' and Officers' policies.
Provides counsel to boards of privately held companies in duties involving unsolicited acquisition offers.
Experienced in preparing boards and executives for Post-Sarbanes Oxley environment.
Serves as counsel to the world's largest beer manufacturer in matters involving Ohio Alcohol Beverage Franchise Act.
Experienced in investigations of defects in internal controls and disclosure controls, violations of law, breaches of fiduciary duties and illegal activities.
Experienced in public reporting and disclosure responsibilities of boards and executives.
Experienced in Director and Officer insurance, indemnification and other protection against board and executive liability.
Provides counsel to emerging businesses by assisting with organizational structure, financing and capital raising efforts and issues involving intellectual property, licensing, employment and real estate matters.
Served as litigation counsel for emerging businesses to Fortune 500 companies in matters involving commercial disputes, securities, the Civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), insurance agreements and the Clean Air Act.
Handled technology transactions for one of the nation's leading financial institutions, including telecommunication outsourcing agreements, software license contracts, service agreements and marketing agreements.
Community and Professional Activities
Member, Columbus Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association and American Bar Association
Publications
Co-Editor of the website boardandexecutive.net and the newsletter Acredula, both of which focus on issues of importance to governing board and officers
Government Investigations - First Steps Must be Quick but Deliberate Acredula; Winter 2007; Midwest In-House, April 2007
Responding to a Goverment Investigation: As a Director, What Should I "Direct"? Acredula Spring 2007
When it Comes to Corporate Minutes, Saying Less is Often Better - REVISITED Acredula Summer 2007
Managing Your Boardroom: Using Consent Agendas To Improve And Streamline Your Board Meetings Acredula Summer 2007
Responding to a Government Investigation As Chief Legal Officer, Why Should I Not Drive the Ship? Acredula Summer 2007
Speaking Engagements
Business First Advisory Board Exchange Fall Forum, December 2006
Advisory Board Basics Buckeye Gazelles Association, September 2007
Executive Compensation for the Nonprofit Company: The Compensation Disadvantage May Get Worse Nonprofit Advocate Institute, September 2007
Education
Indiana University (B.S., Finance, 1997)
Capital University Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2000); Order of the Curia; CALI Excellence in Law Award; Josiah H. Blackmore Award for Academic Excellence.
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