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James M. Ash

Partner

Jim has guided U.S. and multinational clients in their corporate growth strategies, leading public and private equity offerings aggregating well over a billion dollars in capital and managing acquisitions and divestitures ranging in size from a few hundred million dollars to several billion dollars.

He also counsels chief executive officers and boards of directors on their most critical corporate governance and risk management needs. He has twice been asked to serve as interim general counsel to a Fortune 500 business. He is a frequent speaker on corporate governance, securities law issues, and mergers and acquisitions.

Jim is Chair of the firm’s Business Services Division, a member of the Partner Board and a former member of the Executive Board.

He also leads the firm’s International services team.

Awards & Recognitions

  • The Best Lawyers In America, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Law, 1995-2013
  • The Best Lawyers In America, Kansas City, Mo., Corporate Law Lawyer of the Year, 2010
  • Chambers USA, Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions Law, 2010-2012
  • Kansas City Business Journal, Best of the Bar, 2002
  • Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, Business/Corporate, 2005-2012

Civic Involvement

  • Midwest Center for Holocaust Education, Board of Governors