Kevin B. Hirsch specializes in large-scale commercial and employment litigation. With over 20 years of litigation experience, Hirsch has practiced in state and federal courts in Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota and California, as well as before administrative agencies, including the NLRB and EEOC. Hirsch has successfully handled numerous bench trials, jury trials, mediations and arbitrations – and has managed various commercial, construction, employment and intellectual property cases including claims for breach of contract, shareholder oppression, breach of fiduciary duty, defamation, breach of non-compete, trademark infringement and misappropriation of trade secrets. He has counseled automotive clients in all aspects of their relationships with troubled suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and avoid plant shutdowns. He has also provided strategic counseling on employment issues that arise on a daily basis in the workplace, including leave issues, requests for reasonable accommodations, employee misconduct, performance issues, threats of violence and social media attacks by employees. Mr. Hirsch earned his Bachelor’s degree with high distinction from the University of Michigan and is a cum laude graduate of the University of Michigan Law School.

Age I decided to become a lawyer: Whatever age I was when L.A. Law debuted.

The highlight of my weekends:  Watching sports with my son, watching my daughter perform and playing pickleball with my wife.

Best childhood memory: Summer vacations to the Catskill Mountains with my family.

The way I unwind: Watching sports and playing pickleball.

Things I would change about the legal profession: I think the profession could benefit from reinforcing the idea that strong, effective advocacy and civility aren’t mutually exclusive. Lawyers can represent their clients zealously while still maintaining professionalism and respect in their interactions.

Favorite food: Filet mignon with Zip Sauce or anything my wife cooks.

Favorite movie: Goodfellas, The Godfather, The Untouchables … do you see a pattern here?

Favorite music artist: Impossible to narrow it down to one so I will go with one per decade. 60s: The Beatles; 70s: Pink Floyd; 80s: U2; 90s: Nirvana/Pearl Jam. It was all downhill from there until my daughter started singing and writing songs. Now she’s got the #1 spot.

If I wasn’t a lawyer, I’d be:  The oldest centerfielder in Tigers history.

Beach or mountains: Beach

If I had an extra million dollars, I’d: Still be just as frugal as I am now!