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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 assists companies and employers by developing and communicating legislative priorities and regulatory policies that promote increased economic employment and business growth. His areas of focus include issues relevant to energy, agriculture, insurance, e-commerce/internet, financial institutions, manufacturing, and other industries.  

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)

Publications

  • "The Latest on Sports Wagering in Louisiana," Jones Walker LLP Gulf States Gaming Law Client Alert, June 22, 2021
  • "What's Next for Sports Wagering in Louisiana? Regulations, Regulations, Regulations," Jones Walker LLP Gulf States Gaming Law Client Alert, May 27, 2021
  • "Sports Wagering Is on the Ballot in Louisiana: Here’s What We Know," Jones Walker LLP Gulf States Gaming Law Client Alert, October 20, 2020
  • "Louisiana to Suspend Legislative Session," Jones Walker LLP Government Relations Client Alert, March 2020
  • "Update on Sports Wagering in Louisiana," Jones Walker LLP Gulf States Gaming Law Client Alert, June 2019
  • "Sports Wagering in Louisiana Might Be on the Horizon," Jones Walker LLP Gulf States Gaming Law Client Alert, May 2019
  • "Are You Protected From Medicare Secondary Payer Liability?" Jones Walker LLP Health Care EBulletin, June 2010

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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