Kevin is a principal practicing in the Franchise & Distribution practice group, representing franchisors and product manufacturers in regulatory compliance and transactional matters. He regularly works with franchise systems of varying sizes, from emerging to mature systems, on matters such as FDDs, registration and exemption, franchise disclosure, negotiation of franchise agreements and area development agreements, and franchise defaults and terminations. Kevin has expertise and experience with start-up systems, trademark selection, area development programs, retail distribution, and franchise litigation.
Kevin also works with product manufacturers and distributors on matters such as distribution agreements, sales representative agreements, terms and conditions of sale and dealership default and termination issues.
Before turning to transactional and regulatory matters, Kevin was a litigator for several years, and has background in franchise litigation, arbitration, complex commercial litigation, and trademark litigation.
Publications
Presentations
- “Beyond Single Unit Franchising: Expanding Franchise Systems Through Multiple Unit and Third Party Arrangements,” cospeaker, IFA’s Franchise Expo South, Miami Beach Convention Center, January 2012, January 2009, January 2008; IFA’s International Franchise Expo, April 2011
- “Exporting a Franchise to the United States: How to Deal with the Legal and Business Issues and Establish a Successful Franchise Program,” cospeaker, IFA’s Franchise Expo South, Miami Beach Convention Center, January 2012
- “10 Commandments of Franchise Sales,” cospeaker, IFA’s Franchise Expo South, Miami Beach Convention Center, January 2012, January 2008, January 2009; IFA’s International Franchise Expo, April 2011; and IFA’s West Coast Franchise Expo, L.A. Convention Center, October 2007
- “Differential Treatment of Franchisees in Tough Economic Times,” cospeaker, American Bar Association 34th Annual Forum on Franchising, Baltimore, Maryland, October 2011
- “Taking Your Franchise System to the Next Level,” cospeaker, IFA’s West Coast Franchise Expo, November 2010
- “What’s in Your Wallet: Best Practices for Gift Card Programs,” cospeaker, Franchise Business Network, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 2008
Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2000
Moot Court Board, Vice President
Two CALI Awards for Academic Excellence - University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A., 1997
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota State Court
- Minnesota Federal Court
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association, Forum Committee on Franchising
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- International Franchise Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association
Honors and Distinctions
- "Rising Star," Minnesota Law & Politics, 2009-2010