As an Associate at KJK, Alex supports the firm’s attorneys within the Corporate Practice Group, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions. In this role, Alex assists companies as they expand and grow their businesses through acquisitions, and also provides companies with support and guidance in the sale of their businesses.

Additionally, Alex is an integral part of KJK’s Brand Enforcement and Intellectual Property groups, assisting in employing the firm’s innovative, efficient and cost effective system to protect companies’ brands and intellectual property, and thwart unauthorized resellers. He is well-versed in the DMCA subpoena and other tools to combat unauthorized resellers on platforms including Amazon and eBay.

Alex graduated from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, is a resident of downtown Cleveland and is an avid bicyclist.

• Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 2016, summa cum laude
  • Cleveland-Marshall Law Review, online articles editor for online journal Et Cetera
• Ashland University, B.A. Economics and Philosophy, 2012, magna cum laude 
  • Outstanding Student in Economics, 2012

• The Circle: Young Professionals of the Cleveland Orchestra, Board Member

• CALI Excellence for the Future Award, 2013 Legal Writing, 2014 Evidence

• “Amazon May Soon Be Cracking Down on Unauthorized Resellers,” July 26, 2019
• “How One Manufacturer Thought Outside the Box to Stop Unauthorized Resellers,” June 20, 2019
• “Gray Market Goods: The Dirty Secret That Could Be Cutting Into Your Profits,” May 02, 2019
• “District Court Deals Blow to Unauthorized Resellers, Confirming First Sale Doctrine Not Absolute,” Mar. 22, 2019
• “Protect Your Brand by Protecting Your Domain,” Nov. 19, 2018
• “Creating Legal and Enforceable MAP Policies,” Nov. 08, 2018
• “Part 2: Protecting Your Brand From Unauthorized Resellers Online,” Sept. 28, 2017
• “Controversial “White Collar” Overtime Rule Struck Down by Texas Judge,” Sept. 11, 2017
• “Protecting Your Brand From Unauthorized Resellers Online, Part 1,” Aug. 22, 2017
• “3 Big DOL Changes Employers Need to Know,” Jul. 10, 2017
• “Supreme Court Rules Refusal to Register Disparaging Trademark Violates First Amendment,” Jun. 20, 2017
• “DOL Rescinds Obama-Era Persuader Rule,” Jun. 8, 2017
• “5 Ways to Protect Your Business from a Cyberattack,” Jun. 7, 2017
• “Sixth Circuit Applies Cat’s Paw Theory to FMLA Retaliation Claims,” May 22, 2017
• “Congress and White House Roll Back Online Privacy Protections,” Apr. 11, 2017
• “In Landmark Decision, Seventh Circuit Says Title VII Protects Sexual Orientation,” Apr. 6, 2017
• “Demonstrating Continued Use of Your Trademark Just Got a Little More Difficult,” Apr. 5, 2017
• “The Cost of a Data Breach,” Mar. 6, 2017
• “What the Immigration Ban Means for Employers,” Feb. 3, 2017
• “Texas Judge Blocks DOL Overtime Rule,” Nov. 28, 2016
• “White House Urges States to Adopt Laws Limiting Non-Compete Agreements,” Nov. 1, 2016
• “Lawsuits and Congress Aim to Delay New DOL Rule,” Oct. 3, 2016

• Assisted in a public to private merger of a pet toy company
• Assisted private equity group with the acquisition of public insurance adjustment firm
• Assisted in the sale of an oil injection well company
• Lead attorney in the acquisition of a division of a wholesale bakery
• Lead attorney in the sale of a bridal shop store

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