Atty. Benjamin David Kern

Atty. Benjamin David Kern

Benjamin David Kern is a lawyer practicing electric power transactions, ip & it transactions & licensing, privacy & data security and 11 other areas of law. Benjamin received a M.B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1996, and has been licensed for 29 years.

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Profile Summary

About Benjamin David Kern at a glance

Benjamin David Kern is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, securities, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1997) and Cornell University (M.B.A. Indiana, 1996). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Benjamin David Kern is a lawyer practicing electric power transactions, ip & it transactions & licensing, privacy & data security and 11 other areas of law
  • Benjamin received a M.B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1996, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Benjamin practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Benjamin David Kern's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin David Kern handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Benjamin David Kern is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Benjamin David Kern

Where is Benjamin David Kern's law office located?
Benjamin David Kern's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benjamin David Kern handle?
Benjamin David Kern focuses on business, ip, m&a, securities, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Benjamin David Kern practiced law?
Benjamin David Kern has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Benjamin David Kern go to law school?
Benjamin David Kern earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (M.B.A. Indiana, 1996).
How can I contact Benjamin David Kern for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Benjamin David Kern received?
Benjamin David Kern's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Cornell University Law School
- 1997
M.B.A. Indiana
Cornell University
- 1996

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997

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