Kovacich received his law degree, summa cum laude, from Hamline University, where he served as a primary editor for the Hamline Law Review. He earned his undergraduate degree in History and Government & Legal Studies from Bowdoin College. Prior to joining the firm, Kovacich worked as a homeland security and emergency management consultant in Virginia. He also gained experience working on Capitol Hill and in the legal departments at a hedge fund and investment management company.