Biography

Ross has significant experience representing clients in a wide range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private company investments and fundraising, and the development and management of strategic relationships across local and global enterprises. He also serves as outside general counsel to both established and early-stage companies. Clients value Ross’s broad perspective, practical approach, and ability to quickly understand and implement their strategic business goals. Ross is co-leader of the firm’s Business Representation & Transactions Group.

Representative Work

Representation of Hillenbrand, Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Peerless Food Group, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc., for approximately $59 million.

Representation of Hillenbrand, Inc. in connection with its sale of Red Valve Company, Inc. to DeZURIK, Inc. for approximately $63 million.

Representation of Hawaii Energy Connection, LLC and E-GEAR, LLC in the sale to Pineapple Energy, LLC (“PEGY”) in exchange for cash and securities.

Representation of Multi-Color Corporation in its $1.4 billion acquisition of the Labels Division of Constantia Flexibles, comprised of 23 manufacturing facilities in 14 countries.

Representation of Multi-Color Corporation in its public tender offer for 100% of a publicly traded Malaysian company.

Representation of Multi-Color Corporation in its $80 million acquisition of the decorative label business of Graphic Packaging International, Inc.

Representation of Leisure Systems, Inc. in connection with registration of its Franchise Disclosure Document in franchise registration states.

Served various roles in representation of Fortune 500 client in acquisitions ranging from $100,000 to $130 million.

Representation of the International Hot Rod Association in connection with its acquisition, ownership and operation of various sanctioning bodies, sponsorship agreements, naming rights agreements, media rights agreements and other commercial agreements.

Representation of Darana Motorsports Holdings, LLC in the acquisition, ownership and operation of racing facilities in Georgia, Kansas, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia.

Representation of SinglePoint Group International USA, Inc. in its acquisition of General Revenue Corporation from Navient Corporation.

Representation of a pavement maintenance company in the acquisition of several companies engaged in the pavement maintenance business.

Representation of an environmental cleaning services company in the acquisition of several companies engaged in the environmental cleaning services business.

Representation of a salesforce SAP integration company in the acquisition of certain software and other intellectual property in a cross-border transaction.

Representation of an online renter insurance company in the sale to a private equity fund.

Representation of an environmental cleaning services company in the sale to a private equity fund.

Representation of a dermatology practice in the sale to a private equity fund.

Representation of Reconstructive Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in sale to Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.

Professional and Community Involvement

Goering Center Board of Advisors

Association for Corporate Growth

Indian Hill Alumni Relations Committee

Cincinnati Bar Association

Ohio State Bar Association

Kentucky Bar Association

Awards & Recognition

Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 2021-2026

Named to Ohio Rising Stars, 2019-2025

Named to Ohio Leading Lawyers, 2024

Named to Top Lawyers, Cincinnati Magazine, 2026

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  • Top Lawyers Cincinnati Magazine 2026

News & Resources

Blogs

Blog Posts

Admissions

  • Ohio
  • Kentucky

Education

J.D., University of Cincinnati College of Law, 2011, cum laude, Moot Court, Order of the Barristers

M.B.A., Saint Louis University, 2008

B.S., Saint Louis University, summa cum laude, 2006

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