Ken and his global team are responsible for all aspects of legal matters affecting the company’s operations, including: regulatory compliance; contract preparation management and enforcement; investigations (internal and external); litigation and dispute resolution; and intellectual property (including inventions, patents, and trade secrets). Ken joined Avery Dennison in 2006 after 16 years in private law firm practice in Cleveland and Chicago. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and political science from Kent State University; a Juris Doctor and Master of Arts joint degree from University of Illinois. Ken lives in Ohio, USA, has two teenage daughters, and is a fitness and outdoor enthusiast.