Kris’ approach focuses on classical elements of persuasion: logos – skillful legal analysis, pathos – a compelling theme and story, and ethos – credibility and trustworthiness. He excels at distilling an argument to its essence and advancing a client’s narrative.

Kris has served as lead attorney in complex cases at the trial and appellate levels in state and federal court. A former professor of legal writing and an award-winning writer, Kris is skilled at drafting pleadings, procedural and discovery motions, summary judgment briefs, and appellate briefs. As an experienced improvisational performer, he brings focus, presence and an ability to take in information and respond in a cohesive manner to oral arguments and depositions.

Prior to joining the firm, Kris served as a master commissioner at the Ohio Supreme Court. As a clinical professor of legal writing at Capital University Law School, he taught legal analysis, research, and writing; appellate advocacy; judicial-opinion drafting; and literary approaches to law. He has also been an Ohio assistant attorney general, an associate at an AmLaw 100 firm and a law clerk to a federal trial judge.