Joseph M. van 't Hooft

Joseph is an associate in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the firm’s nationally recognized Vorys eControl group.  His practice focuses on brand protection, product diversion and enforcement of intellectual property rights for eCommerce clients.  While finishing his J.D., he was an articles editor and a staff editor for the Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution.  He also participated in numerous advocacy and lawyering skills competitions.

Joseph is affiliated with the Hispanic National Bar Association and the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association.

Joseph received his J.D. from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and his BBA summa cum laude in marketing from Kent State University.

Honors & Recognitions

2021 National Trial Competition Regional Semifinalist

Staff Editor of the Year Award for the Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution, 2021

Lawrence Negotiation Competition Winner, 2021

2021 All-Star National Challenge Regional Finalist

Honorable Mention as an Outstanding Advocate for the All-Star National Challenge, 2021

ABA National Negotiation Travel Team – Top 10 Team, 2022

Order of the Barristers, 2022

CALI Award for Excellence for Trial Practice, 2022

Professional & Community Activities

Ohio Center for Law Related Education, 2021-present

American Mock Trial Association, 2021-present