Mr. Elvers is an associate in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the technology and intellectual property group.  His practice includes assisting businesses structure technology transactions and safeguard intellectual property as well as working on general copyright and entertainment law issues.  He has extensive experience in software licensing and development agreements, telecommunications services agreements, website development, hosting agreements, technology services and outsourcing agreements.

His notable experience includes:

• Assisting corporate clients in negotiating the terms of enterprise-wide voice and data telecommunications services agreements with major industry vendors, including AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint
• Assisting a large hospital client acquire electronic medical records management software and related services to implement the system across the entire health care network
• Assisting a natural gas and electricity supplier negotiate the terms governing the development, implementation, and hosting of a Web-based customer referral tracking platform
• Drafting form agreements for a major retailer to secure services of models and other professional talent in conjunction with a national marketing campaign, and negotiating with the talent’s representative on the client’s behalf

Mr. Elvers is a member of the Columbus Bar Association.

Mr. Elvers has presented a seminar regarding blogs in the workplace.

Mr. Elvers received his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School and his B.A. cum laude from The Ohio State University.

Professional and Community Activities

• Edheads, Board of Directors, 2007–present