Biography

Rob Lesan co-leads the firm’s Business Representation & Transactions Group, bringing extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions, private equity investment, divestitures, joint ventures, and general corporate governance. His practice includes both public and private sector transactions, with a particular focus on complex carve-outs and co-investments.

In the area of franchise law, Rob skillfully navigates franchisors and franchisees through compliance with the FTC Franchise Rule and state-specific franchise disclosure, termination, and related regulations.

Additionally, Rob is a recognized leader in technology transactions. He represents numerous technology focused clients and cloud service providers, negotiating critical technology contracts and orchestrating major technology transactions that drive industry innovation and growth.  He also co-chairs the firm’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Team, providing strategic advice on a range of technology transactions from traditional software licensing to the structuring of sophisticated cloud services offerings.

Rob’s role extends beyond transactional and technology matters as he frequently serves in an “outside general counsel” capacity to key firm clients, including portfolio companies involved in private equity investments, where he delivers insightful guidance on day-to-day compliance matters, negotiation and drafting of operational contracts, and corporate restructuring.

Representative Work

Represented AtriCure, Inc. in connection with its acquisition of nContact, Inc. for approximately $100 million in cash and stock.

Represented Belcan Corporation in connection with its acquisition by AE Industrial Partners for an undisclosed amount.

Represented Great American Financial Resources, Inc., a subsidiary of American Financial Group, Inc., in connection with the divestiture of its long term care and medical supplemental insurance businesses.

Represented AtriCure, Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Endoscopic Technologies, Inc. for up to $60 million in cash and stock.

Professional and Community Involvement

Cincinnati Bar Association

Ohio State Bar Association

J. Reuben Clark Law Society

Kenzie's Closet, Board Member

PreventionFIRST!, Board of Trustees and Executive Committee

Cincinnati Academy of Leadership for Lawyers, Class XVIII (2013), Fellow

Awards & Recognition

Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 2024-2025

Named to Ohio Leading Lawyers, 2024

Listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers, 2024

Listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers ,"Up and Coming", 2021-2022

Named to Ohio Rising Stars

  • 2024 Rob Lesan Chambers
  • Best Lawyers (Don't Delete)

Admissions

  • Ohio

Education

J.D., J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, 2005, cum laude, Law Review

B.S., The Ohio State University, 2000, magna cum laude

Languages

  • Cantonese
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