Ralph Kohnen

Partner @Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

RALPH W. KOHNEN is a partner in the law firm of Taft, where he helps businesses, executives, public officials and other individuals handle some of their most complicated and sensitive issues. He is adept at navigating all phases of criminal matters, from investigations to trials and appeals, and is skilled at handling internal investigations. He also routinely assists clients with reviews, audits and corporate compliance programs. Prior to joining Taft, Mr. Kohnen had a distinguished career in both public service and private practice. He spent much of his career in the United States Attorney\'s Office for the Southern District of Ohio. After four years practicing law with the firm of Kohnen, Patton & Hunt, he worked as a federal prosecutor and spent the next 11 years as a front-line trial attorney in criminal cases. In 2001, he became Deputy Criminal Chief in charge of the criminal side of the United States Attorney\'s Cincinnati office.Mr. Kohnen is recognized as an exceptionally good and experienced trial lawyer. He has received many professional awards and commendations from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Treasury Department and other public and private entities, and he is a frequent speaker on white collar criminal law.He received his undergraduate degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and law degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law.