Joe Kave

Joe Kave currently serves as Managing Corporate Counsel at Essendant, where responsibilities include leading the legal team, managing legal and regulatory risks, and formulating legal processes. Prior to this role, Joe Kave held the position of Counsel, Litigation & Compliance at Fortune Brands Innovations from 2018 to 2023, overseeing litigation and dispute resolution while supervising outside counsel. Joe Kave's legal career includes a tenure as Senior Litigation Associate at Barnes & Thornburg LLP and as a Litigation Associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, focusing on high-stakes corporate matters and various areas of law. Joe Kave earned a Juris Doctor degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Illinois College of Law and holds a Bachelor of Science degree, summa cum laude, from the New York Institute of Technology.