In July 2021, the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Alston secured student-athletes’ right to monetize their name, image, and likeness (or NIL). Before the landmark decision, the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
OVERVIEW & EXPERIENCE
Anna Bullock plays a pivotal role in KJK’s Litigation and Student & Athlete Defense practice groups. Her representative experience spans industry and individual issues with a primary focus on education. With a deep understanding of the laws and applicable regulations, she adeptly guides clients through complex matters related to education, business and employment.
Anna’s insights into student-related issues have gained recognition from Bloomberg Law. She has also taught and participated in speaking engagements related to special education and student-related legal issues, underscoring her commitment to safeguarding the rights of students and educating her community.
Anna holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Anthropology from The Ohio State University, where she graduated magna cum laude, and a Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. She is a member of the Ohio Women’s Bar Association and an alumna of the FDCC Ladder Down Cleveland program.
Anna is a passionate advocate within the Alzheimer’s Association and served as Board Fellow of Central Ohio from 2018 to 2019. A lifelong sailor, Anna has crewed a tall ship on Lake Michigan and frequently races in the crew of a J-30 sailboat on Lake Erie. Besides sailing, Anna enjoys golf and hiking in the Cleveland Metroparks with her husband and son.
Representative Experience
- Represented a university student accused of gender-based harassment and bullying. Following a formal investigation and negotiation, the complaint was withdrawn, and our client’s record was cleared.
- Represented a pre-medical student accused of academic integrity violation through misuse of generative artificial intelligence (ChatGPT). The outcome of the case would affect the student’s medical school applications. After a hearing, our client was found not responsible for the alleged violation.
- Represented a professor at a state university accused of retaliation and discrimination. Following an investigation, all charges of discrimination and retaliation were dismissed.
- First-chair commercial arbitration counsel for real estate developer securing an award of over $300,000 along with an award of attorney fees.
- Second-chair trial counsel for construction company client securing foreclosure of mechanic’s lien.
AWARDS
- Ohio Super Lawyer Rising Star, 2024-2026
- Moritz College of Law: Public Service Fellow with Recognition (given to students who provide 150-249 hours of volunteer legal service)
BAR / COURT ADMISSIONS
- Ohio
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
- Ohio Women’s Bar Association
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- FDCC Ladder Down Cleveland, Class of 2024
- Alzheimer’s Association, 2018 – Present
- Board Fellow of Central Ohio, 2018 – 2019
MEDIA MENTIONS
Virtual Exam Case Primes Privacy Fight Over College Room Scans, Bloomberg Law, Jan. 25, 2023
PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
Presentations
- Special Education Law – the Ultimate Guide, NBI CLE, Aug. 29, 2025
- The Juvenile, Criminal, and Civil Court Systems: What Teens & Young Adults Should Know, T2 Honors Academy, Oct. 11, 2023
Publications
- Highlighting Coverage of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Ghana, Ohio State University JDR Online Blog, 2020
- Case Summary: Lamps Plus Inc., v. Varela 139 S. Ct. 1407, Ohio State University JDR Online Blog, 2019
- Summary and Analysis: “Til Death Do Us Part: Online Mediation as an Answer to Divorce Cases Involving Violence”, Ohio State University JDR Online Blog, 2019
PRACTICE AREAS
EDUCATION
- The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, J.D., 2020
- The Ohio State University, B.S., Anthropology, 2016, magna cum laude