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Practice/Industry Groups:
Business Law
NonProfit Organizations
Banking & Financial Services
Insurance
Manufacturing & Logistics
Kevin Kinross is a member of Bricker & Eckler's business law group.
Representative Experience
Represents national and international clients in matters involving corporate governance, commercial disputes and intellectual property 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 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 Served as counsel to the world's largest beer manufacturer in matters involving Ohio Alcohol Beverage Franchise 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
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
Why Is My Company NOW Being Told it's OUT of Control? Acredula Winter 2008
Responding to a Government Investigation: As an Executive Officer, What is My Role? Acredula Winter 2008
The Board's Role in Mergers & Acquisitions: Do Not Overlook the "How" Acredula Winter 2008
"Corporate Minutes: When Less is More," The Corporate Board, March/April 2008
"FAQ: The 'What' and 'Why' of Advisory Boards," Business First, May 2008
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
"Know Your Role: An Overview of Fiduciary Responsibilities and Protections of Board Members"
Nonprofit Advocate Institute, June 2008
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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