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Kevin O.
Ainsworth

Position
Partner
Office
Baton Rouge

Kevin Ainsworth is the co-leader of the firm’s State Government Relations Practice Group, where his practice focuses on legislative advocacy and government relations, as well as business and commercial litigation. 


Kevin partners with companies to develop and communicate legislative priorities and regulatory strategies that drive economic growth and strengthen business competitiveness. His areas of focus include energy, agriculture, insurance, financial services, maritime, and manufacturing — guiding best in class clients through complex policy environments.

Over the years, he has maintained an active litigation practice in the areas of products liability, construction defects, toxic torts, professional liability, property damage, environmental disease, and commercial disputes.

In his litigation practice, Kevin has handled complex litigation and products liability suits claiming injury to people or property. He has defended manufacturers, retailers, and distributors in single-plaintiff cases, multi-plaintiff consolidations, and class actions involving allegedly defective products.

Noteworthy

  • Benchmark Litigation, Future Star (listed since 2012)

Memberships

  • Louisiana State Bar Association
  • Association of Louisiana Lobbyists
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Supreme Court of the United States of America
  • Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
  • Baton Rouge Area Chamber, former Board of Directors
Baton Rouge
Suite 800
445 North Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
D: 225.248.2036
F: 225.248.3136
Emailkainsworth@joneswalker.com

Education

  • Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center
    JD, 2000
  • Louisiana State University
    BA, Business Management, 1996
    Member of 1993 Baseball National Championship Team, Athletic Director’s Cup (1993, 1994, 1995), SEC Honor Roll

Bar Admissions

  • Louisiana
  • Texas

Court Admissions

  • US Supreme Court
  • US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
  • US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
  • US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana

Related Practices

  • Litigation
  • Class Action Defense & Multi-District Litigation
  • Energy Litigation
  • Environmental & Toxic Torts
  • Government Relations & Legislative Advocacy
  • Products Liability
  • State & Local

Related Industries

  • Construction Industry
  • Energy, Environmental & Natural Resources
  • Gaming Industry
  • Sports & Entertainment
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