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Cynthia Saad
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Cynthia Saad

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OVERVIEW & EXPERIENCE

Cynthia Saad is an associate in KJK’s Corporate & Securities practice group, where she supports clients across all stages of the business lifecycle. Her practice spans business formation, mergers and acquisitions, securities compliance, and private equity and venture capital financing. Cynthia assists companies with contract drafting and negotiation, corporate governance, and financing matters. She supports emerging and established businesses in structuring entities, executing growth initiatives, and navigating regulatory frameworks to achieve their business objectives.

Cynthia earned her bachelor’s in Lebanese and French Laws from Saint Joseph University of Beirut and a master’s in Lebanese and International Business Law from Lebanese University. She later completed an L.L.M. in U.S. Law at the University of Cincinnati College of Law.

Outside of the office, Cynthia enjoys skiing, traveling, and spending time by the coast. Originally from Lebanon, she appreciates opportunities to explore new cultures and seascapes.

Representative Experience
AWARDS
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Investment Management Law and Securities Compliance
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – LLM: Legal Research and Writing
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Wills, Estates and Trusts
BAR / COURT ADMISSIONS
  • Ohio
  • Beirut, Lebanon
PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
MEDIA MENTIONS
PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
  • M.A. Thesis: “Shareholders’ Agreement under Lebanese Law” – 120-page research study in French, High Distinction.

PRACTICE AREAS

EDUCATION

  • University of Cincinnati College of Law, L.L.M., U.S. Law, 2023, high distinction
  • Lebanese University, M.A., International Business Law, 2020, high distinction
  • Saint Joseph University of Beirut, B.A., Lebanese and French Laws, Business and Corporate Law Concentration, 2018

RECENT KJK INSIGHTS

Ohio Real Estate Law Wrapped: 2025 in Review

Ohio Real Estate Law Wrapped: 2025 in Review

As 2025 draws to a close, Ohio real estate practitioners and property owners face a transformed legal landscape. From historic property tax reforms to new licensing requirements and investor regulations, the Ohio General Assembly enacted sweeping changes that will...

Cynthia Saad
Associate