John J. Kulewicz
Mr. Kulewicz, a partner in the Vorys Columbus office, is a member of the litigation group and head of the firm's appellate practice subgroup. His practice focuses on civil litigation and appeals and includes the trial of several cases, leading the pretrial discovery and motions efforts in a broad range of civil actions, and the briefing and arguing of constitutional, statutory, regulatory, and common law issues that have arisen in numerous appeals. In addition, he has served on numerous occasions at the request of federal and state courts as pro bono counsel for indigent clients in actions presenting significant questions of law.
Mr. Kulewicz is a member of the American Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association, and the Federal Bar Association.
Mr. Kulewicz received his J.D. from Yale Law School where he was an Editor of the Yale Law Journal. He received his B.A. from The Ohio State University.
Mr. Kulewicz clerked for the Honorable Gilbert S. Merritt of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Professional and Community Activities
- International Center for the Preservation of Wild Animals, Inc. (The Wilds), Board of Trustees, 2003-present
- Columbus Zoological Park Association, Chairman of the Board, 1999-2000; President of the Board, 1997-1998; Board of Trustees, 1982-Present; Appointed Board, 1986-present
- Federal Bar Association, Columbus Chapter, President, 2004-2005
- Ohio Historical Society, Vice President, 2000-2001; Treasurer, 1997-2000, 2001-2002
- Franklin County, Ohio, Democratic Party, Chair, Judicial Recruitment and Screening Committee, 1995-2001
- Catholic Social Services, Inc., Chairman of the Board, 1991-1993; Board of Trustees, 1987-1994
Honors & Awards
- The Best Lawyers in America, Appellate Practice, 2011-2012
- Columbus CEO, Top Lawyers in Columbus, 2010
- Ohio Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, 2006-2007
- Fellow of the Columbus Bar Foundation since 1994
- Certificat de Français Commercial et Économique, Paris Chamber of Commerce, 1992
News
- More than 100 Vorys Attorneys named on 2012 The Best Lawyers in America® List
- Vorys Ranked #1 Law Firm in Ohio on 2011 Best Lawyers in America® list
- "Vorys wins one for Planned Parenthood"
- Senators Brown and Voinovich Appoint Dave Hobson, John Kulewicz, Elizabeth Smith to Judicial Advisory Commissions
Events
- Keeping Pace: Developments in the Regulation of Swimming
- Current Developments in Appellate Law on the 200th Anniversary of Judicial Review in Ohio
Publications
- “Reinventing the Governor: A History of Executive Power under Ohio Law,” The History of Ohio Law, 2004 (Ohio University Press)
- “The History of the One-Subject Rule of the Ohio Constitution,” Cleveland State Law Review, 1997 (45 Cleve. St. L. Rev. 591)
- “Agent Orange: The States Fight Back,” Ohio State Law Journal, 1983 (44 Ohio St. L.J. 691)
- “The Relationship between Military and Civil Power in Ohio,” Cleveland State Law Review, 1979 (28 Cleve. St. L. Rev. 611)
- “Equal Representation of Party Members on Political Party Central Committees,” Yale Law Journal, 1978 (88 Yale L.J. 167)