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OVERVIEW & EXPERIENCE

Kyle Stroup is an accomplished attorney who advises businesses and individuals to achieve their goals through strategic legal guidance and execution. As a vital member of KJK’s eCommerce, Litigation & Arbitration, and Esports, Media & Entertainment practice groups, Kyle leverages his experiences to provide tailored solutions for clients navigating complex legal landscapes.

A skilled eCommerce attorney, Kyle often represents brands in legal disputes against unauthorized resellers, employing a blend of litigation and internal policies to efficiently combat infringement and protect the brand’s reputation. Drawing from his experience in esports and brand protection, Kyle works with gamers to successfully safeguard their brand and maintain their reputations.

Kyle earned a Bachelor of Science in finance from Pennsylvania State University and a Juris Doctorate from Cleveland State University College of Law, where he graduated summa cum laude and served as Submissions Editor for the Cleveland State Law Review. Kyle also played integral roles in the Entertainment and Sports Law Association during law school and then went on to coach its 2023 Tulane International Baseball Arbitration Competition team to a top 16 finish.

Prior to KJK, Kyle clerked at a mid-sized law firm in Cleveland and externed with the Honorable Judge David A. Ruiz, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

When he’s not practicing law, Kyle is an avid gamer and golfer. He also enjoys spending time outside with his dogs.

Representative Experience
  • Successfully managed and executed content removal strategies for a Twitch streamer, ensuring compliance with platform guidelines and protecting the streamer’s brand integrity.
  • Advocated on behalf of various brands in legal proceedings against unauthorized resellers, utilizing both litigation and internal policies to effectively combat infringement and safeguard brand reputation.
  • Provided comprehensive legal representation and guidance to small and medium-sized businesses navigating complex shareholder disputes, offering tailored solutions to resolve conflicts and protect their interests.
AWARDS
  • Ohio Super Lawyer Rising Star, 2023 –2025
BAR / COURT ADMISSIONS
  • Ohio
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Entertainment & Sports Law Association, Cleveland State University College of Law, 2023
    •  Team Coach, Finished in the Top 16
  • Cleveland State Law Review, 2017 – 2019
    • Submissions Editor, Summer 2018 – Spring 2019
  • Entertainment and Sports Law Association, Cleveland State University College of Law, 2016 – 2019
    • Secretary, 2016 – 2017
    • Vice President, 2017– 2019
MEDIA MENTIONS
PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
  • “Esports Law 101: Esports in the Corporate Arena,” MyLawCle [webinar], Dec. 13, 2024

PRACTICE AREAS

EDUCATION

  • Cleveland State University College of Law, J.D., 2019, summa cum laude
  • Pennsylvania State University, B.S., Finance, 2011

RECENT KJK INSIGHTS

Our Value is Brand Value: Combating Unauthorized Resellers

Our Value is Brand Value: Combating Unauthorized Resellers

In today’s ecommerce-driven economy, brand owners face a relentless challenge: unauthorized resellers who flood online marketplaces with products that undermine brand value, confuse consumers and compromise quality standards. These resellers may operate in gray areas...

Robinson-Patman Liability: Diminished But Not Dead

Robinson-Patman Liability: Diminished But Not Dead

After decades of dormancy, the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA), returned to the forefront of antitrust enforcement in early 2025—only to stumble swiftly. The RPA is an antitrust law that, at its core, prevents price discrimination among buyers that could harm competition....

When facing a challenge, it is important to respond—not react.

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