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Biography

Ali is a seasoned litigator who helps businesses and individuals navigate complex disputes with confidence. Since joining Frost Brown Todd in 2006, Ali has built a reputation for clear strategy, persuasive advocacy, and practical solutions in a wide range of business litigation matters.

Ali’s experience spans corporate governance litigation (shareholder/director disputes, fiduciary duty liability, business divorces), contract disputes, business torts, unfair competition litigation (trade secrets, non-competes, non-disclosure agreements), real estate litigation, transportation and logistics, banking and financial disputes, trust and estate litigation, and other areas of complex commercial litigation.

Ali has successfully tried bench and jury trials and evidentiary hearings in both state and federal courts across Ohio and in Michigan, Florida, New Jersey, and New York. He has also argued motions and appellate cases before state and federal judges in numerous other jurisdictions, demonstrating his ability to advocate effectively at every level of the judicial system.

Clients value Ali’s ability to solve problems. He cuts through complexity, anticipates challenges, and delivers results. Whether representing Fortune 500 companies or local entrepreneurs, he combines deep legal knowledge with a practical, client-focused approach that inspires trust and achieves outcomes.

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Education

Law School

University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D., 2006, magna cum laude
University of Cincinnati Law Review
Notes and Comments Editor, 2005-2006
Associate Member 2004-2005
Student Bar Association
Section Representative, 2003-2004
Phi Alpha Delta Member, 2003-2006

Undergraduate School

University of Virginia, B.A., 2002

Bar Memberships

Ali is licensed to practice in the following state(s):

Ohio, 2006

Recognition

Local & National Recognition

Selected for inclusion in Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars®  2009, 2011-2019

Professional Affiliations

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

Ohio State Bar Association

Cincinnati Bar Association

American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Commercial and Business Litigation Committee, Sixth Circuit Chair

Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce, Change Leadership Class, 2010

Defense Research Institute, Young Lawyers Section

Firm Committees

Ali serves or has served in the following leadership role(s) at Frost Brown Todd:

Pro Bono Committee, Member

Women’s Initiative Committee, former Member

Recruiting Committee, former Member

Major Publications

Ali is an author or contributor to the following publications:

Legal Publications

“Self-Dealing: When a Fiduciary Relationship Arises in the Lending Context”, ABA Business Torts Journal, Summer 2007

Hill v. Lockheed Martin Logistics Management, Inc.: “Substantially Influencing” the Fourth Circuit to Change its Standard for Imputing Employer Liability for the Biases of a Non-Decisionmaker, 73 U. Cin. L. Rev. 1709 (2005).

Dominguez-Cota v. Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.: A Convenient Forum for Addressing Subject Matter Jurisdiction, 74 U. Cin. L. Rev. 689 (2005).

Sixth Circuit Case Notes

Hall v. Spencer County, Kentucky, No. 08-6455, 2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 22848 (6th Cir. Oct. 20, 2009)

Bridgeport Music, Inc. v. UMG, Inc., No. 07-5596, 2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 24141 (6th Cir. Nov. 4, 2009)

Williams v. Redflex Traffic Systems, No. 08-5545, 2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 21637 (6th Cir. Oct. 2, 2009)

Bryant v. Comm’r of Social Security, Nos. 08-6375/6378, 2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 18964 (6th Cir. Aug. 24, 2009)

Rice v. Jefferson Pilot Financial Ins. Co., No. 08-4180, 2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 18962 (6th Cir. Aug. 24, 2009)

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