Overview
As an Associate at KJK, Kyle provides invaluable support to the firm’s attorneys by researching legal issues, composing legal memoranda, summarizing depositions, drafting motions and more. Born and raised in Warren, Ohio, Kyle came to Cleveland in pursuit of his law degree. Kyle honed his skills as a submissions editor for Cleveland State Law Review, which recognized him as Editor of the Year. Prior to KJK, Kyle clerked at a mid-sized law firm in Cleveland and externed with the Honorable Magistrate Judge David A. Ruiz, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. He served as both secretary and vice president of the Entertainment and Sports Law Association during his time at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.
Kyle holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Pennsylvania State University and a Juris Doctorate from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. He is a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan, Ohio State and Esports Bar Associations.
When he’s not practicing law, Kyle enjoys playing golf and spending time outside with his dogs, Josie, Jesse and Manny. He is also a huge fan of all Cleveland sports teams, as well as European soccer and esports.
“I love being given a difficult problem and working hard to solve it for a client.”
– Kyle D. Stroup
Education
- Pennsylvania State University, B.S., Finance, 2011
- Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 2019
- Summa cum laude
- LexisNexis, LexisNexis Professional Research Certification
Civic Involvement
- Entertainment and Sports Law Association, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, 2016-19
- Secretary, 2016-17
- Vice President, 2017-19
- Cleveland State Law Review, 2017-19
- Submissions Editor, Summer 2018 – Spring 2019
Professional Affiliations
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- Esports Bar Association
Bar/Court Admissions
- Ohio
Presentations & Publications
- “Tax Scams Still a Threat During COVID-19 Pandemic,” Jan. 23, 2021
- “Restaurants: Dying for COVID Relief,” Dec. 14, 2020
- “Attempts at New Stimulus Take Shape as Pandemic Rages,” Dec. 06, 2020
- “Minor Leaguers Get a Win in FLSA Lawsuit Against MLB,” Nov. 06, 2020
- “Amazon Found Not Liable for Personal Injury by Ohio Supreme Court,” Oct. 15, 2020
- “Consumer Report Alleges Amazon Marketplace Price Gouging,” Oct. 14, 2020
- “KJK Homebuilder Update: August Highlights & Key Issues,” Aug. 27, 2020
- “Heals Act Business Meal Deduction Could Help Save Restaurants,” Aug. 7, 2020
- “August 8: Deadline for Ppp Loan Applications,” Aug 6, 2020
- “Combating Rogue Sellers: Amazon to Provide Seller’s Identifying Information,” Jul. 30, 2020
- “Goldman Partners With Amazon to Offer E-Commerce Merchants Lines of Credit,” Jun. 20, 2020
- “McDonald’s Franchisee Faces Employment Lawsuit for COVID-19 Infections,” Jun 19, 2020
- “Restaurants & Bars: Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act,” Jun 5, 2020
- “Ohio Bars, Restaurants Cited After Reopening,” May 19, 2020
- “PPP Loan Denial Overturned for Company in Bankruptcy,” May 18, 2020
- “Ohio Announces Reopening Dates for Restaurants & Salons,” May 07, 2020
- “Amazon’s Pricing Policy Is Suppressing the Buy Box,” Apr. 30, 2020
- “Cares Act Corrects Retail Glitch,” Apr. 08, 2020
- “Cares Act Tax Provisions: How Businesses & Individuals Are Affected,” Apr. 5, 2020
- “Coronavirus Business Guide: 10 Things to Do Right Now to Help Your Business Survive the Pandemic,” Mar. 30, 2020
- “What Essential Employers Need to Know About Workplace Safety in the Age of Coronavirus,” Mar. 25, 2020
- “Assistance Available for Restaurants & Bars During Coronavirus Dine-In Ban,” Mar. 16, 2020
- “Coronavirus “Forcing Majeure” Implications in Esports,” Mar. 03, 2020
- “DoorDash Faces Potential Achilles Heel in Arbitration Provisions,” Feb. 21, 2020
- “E-Commerce Manipulation: The Fake Review Problem,” Jan. 25, 2020
- “Vaping is a Public Health Issue and Ohio Lawmakers Are Responding,” Nov. 22, 2019
Awards
- Cleveland State Law Review Editor of the Year, Summer 2018 – Spring 2019