Bio

Robert Ward 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 governance matters. He counsels public and private companies, including ESOPs and private equity and venture capital funds, across a broad range of industries. Rob was elected Partner in 2024. Prior to joining Calfee in 2022, he served as the Legal Director for Circulo Health, an early-stage startup and provider of services that facilitate full-circle social, behavioral, and physical health. Additionally, he has gained experience with several corporate law firms in Ohio and Texas. He employs that experience serving as outside legal counsel for business clients. Rob earned his J.D. from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2013. During this time, he served as an intern in 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.