Kevin R. Ghassomian
Kevin previously worked in the New York City headquarters of a global investment company, where he counseled a multinational client base on complex wealth management matters, including foreign and domestic trust planning and related asset allocation strategies. Kevin leverages this background to collaborate with tax, investment, and insurance advisors, ensuring that their work is effectively integrated into the planning process.
In addition to his law practice, Kevin is a frequent speaker, a published author, and a former professor of law, concentrating his scholarship on estate planning, taxation, and various wealth management topics. He also devotes time to numerous civic and charitable causes, maintaining leadership positions on several nonprofit boards.
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Credentials
Education
- LL.M. Taxation University of Miami School of Law 2001
- J.D. Vanderbilt University Law School 1998
- B.A. Political Science summa cum laude University of Kentucky 1995
- Phi Beta Kappa Society
- Vandenbosch Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior
Bar Admissions
- California
- Kentucky
- Nevada
- New York
- Ohio
Professional Memberships and Activities
- Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Member, The State Bar Association of California
- Member, The Association of the Bar of the City of New York
- Member, New York State Bar Association
- Member, Ohio State Bar Association
- Member, University of Miami School of Law Alumni Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Nevada State Bar Association
- Member, Kentucky Bar Association
- Member, Vanderbilt University Alumni Association
- Member, University of Kentucky Alumni Association
Recognition
- Variety, Legal Impact Report, 2023
- American Bar Association – Law Practice Management Section, James Keane Award for Leadership and Excellence in eLawyering, 2012
- Cincy Business Magazine, Leading Lawyer Award, Estate Planning, 2007 – 2009
- Cincinnati Magazine, Rising Legal Star Award, 2005 – 2009
- Cincinnati Gentlemen Magazine, Saks Fifth Avenue and Cincinnati Parks Foundation, Gentlemen of Style & Substance Award, 2007
- Law & Politics Magazine, Ohio’s Top Young Lawyers, Special Feature, 2006
- Cincinnati Paralegal Association, Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, 2005
- Inspire Cincinnati Magazine, Arts Volunteer of the Year, 2005
- Cincinnati Business Courier, Forty Under 40, 2004
- The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, Honorary Colonel, 2004
Community
Volunteerism
- Member, board of trustees, C4-Christians Concerned About Climate Change
- Member, Planned Giving Council, French Heritage Society
- Member, board of directors, The Bacchanalian Society, Inc.
- Former chair, Advisory Council, Agenda 360
- Former member, board of directors, Cincinnati USA Chamber
- Former member, Regional Stewardship Council, Vision 2015
- Former member, board of directors, Cincinnati Arts Association
- Former member, board of trustees, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
- Former member, board of trustees, and vice president, The Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center
- Former member, board of trustees, Invest in Neighborhoods, Inc.
- Former member, board of trustees, The Corporation for Findlay Market
- Founder, Wills for First Responders
- Former member, board of trustees, Children's Home of Northern Kentucky
- Former member, board of trustees, The University Club of Cincinnati