Ralph W. Kalish, Jr.
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Education
• C.P.A. 1980
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St. Louis University Schools of Law and of Business, J.D. and M.B.A. 1979
• George Washington University, B.A. 1972
• Menlo College, A.A. 1970
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Workshop for Mediators, London England, 2001
• Basic Civil Mediation, University of Missouri Law School, 2002
• Advanced Mediation & Advocacy Skills Training, A.B.A. 2002
• Advanced Civil Mediation, University of Missouri Law School, U.S.D.C, E.D. Mo., 2003
• USA&M Training, 2003.
Accomplishments
Mr. Kalish has represented international franchises in all aspects of copyright and trademark law including representation in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, civil and appellate courts, patent and/or trademark offices and courts and in mediations in over 200 countries. Mr. Kalish has represented clients from large corporations to individuals; has prosecuted as well as defended claims; has negotiated hundreds of settlements; and has experience in the areas of employment, benefits, accounting and law as well as dispute resolution.
Professional Background
Partner, Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin, 1998-present; partner, Peper Martin Jensen, Maichel & Hetlage, 1997-98; managing partner, Kalish & Gilster, 1992-96; partner, Kalish & Gilster, 1986-92; Associate, Kalish & Gilster, 1984-86; Director, Payroll and Benefit Accounting, McDonnell Douglas Corporation, 1982-84; staff attorney, McDonnell Douglas Corporation, 1979-82; part-time tax accounting staff, Touche Ross (now Deloitte Touche), 1976-77; staff, St. Louis County Supervisor (now Executive), 1973-75.
Affiliations
• Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (ADR Committee)
• Missouri Bar (ADR Committee)
• ABA (ADR Committee)
• International Trademark Association.
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