Robert J. Ward

Rob is an experienced corporate attorney advising clients on a variety of transactional and corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, commercial transactions, and corporate compliance and governance. He counsels public and private companies, as well as private equity and venture capital funds, across a broad range of industries.

Prior to joining Calfee in 2022, Rob served as the Legal Director for Circulo Health, an early stage startup and provider of services that facilitates full-circle social, behavioral and physical health. Additionally, he has gained experience with several corporate law firms in Ohio and Texas.

Rob earned his J.D. from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2013. During this time, he served as an intern the office of the Ohio Attorney General.

In 2010, Rob earned his B.S. in Business Administration and Accounting from The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business.

Honors & Recognitions

• Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2021-2024)

Education

J.D., magna cum laude, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, 2013

B.S., summa cum laude, Business Administration and Accounting, The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business, 2010